Celebrity Birthdays

Taylor Lautner is not gay, but he is now 20 years old!

Indeed, The Twilight Saga stud muffin celebrates a birthday today, which comes at a perfect time: in between installments of his record-breaking franchise, Taylor can kick back, relax, maybe go on vacation.

Unlike co-stars Robert Pattinson (Bel Ami) and Kristen Stewart (Snow White and the Huntsman), Lautner has no movie scheduled to come out before the November release of Breaking Dawn Part 2. So you might not be seeing a lot of him over the next couple months.

Don't worry, though. While you come up with birthday wishes to pass along, we'll honor Taylor here with a photo montage. Get your fill of the hunk by clicking around now:

Last year, on her 42nd birthday, celebrity gossip tabloids were saying that Jennifer Aniston was lonely and going through inner turmoil on a daily basis.

What a difference a year makes.

With a serious boyfriend in Justin Theroux, a career that's taken some fun new turns, and a face and body that seem to look better with age (we didn't know that was possible, but Aniston's defying the odds), she's on top of the world.

We're sure the Brad Pitt rumors (reconciliation/love child/whatever) will surface again soon. That's just how the tabloids roll ... every month of every year.

But today, on her 43rd birthday, there's little doubt that in the real world, Jen has reached a much better place, both personally and professionally.

Click to enlarge some of our favorite Jennifer Aniston photos below and share your birthday greetings for the43-year-old by leaving a comment ...

Ashton Kutcher turns 34 years old today. Anyone out there care to wish him a happy birthday?

The actor finds himself in a strange position these days, seemingly hated for his actions toward Demi Moore... yet also starring on TV's top-rated sitcom. He's back on the set of Two and a Half Men, though sources confirm he's also visited his ex-wife on multiple occasions and is concerned for her well being.

He's also sort of off Twitter, with a management team now ridiculously in charge of his account, and pretty much comes across as an airhead who is famous for his looks. But, hey, he's not alone in that regard! And we must give him props for the message in this video:

Ashton Kutcher Birthday Wish

Justin Timberlake turned 31 on the 31st. Yes, we're a day late, but we can't resist wishing the very best to the handsome, talented actor and singer!

JT is a rarity among celebrities these days.

Not only can he thrive in the spotlight but choose to shun it when it comes to his personal life, but his career seems to improve and diversify with age.

Breaking the mold of *NSync to become a credible solo artist was one thing. Becoming a big-time artist, producer and collaborator is quite another.

Then in his foray into acting, he became a veritable A-lister in that field as well, with roles in The Social Network, Friends With Benefits and In Time.

His SNL skits are among that show's funniest, no less. What can't he do!

The guy also gets engaged to Jessica Biel and doesn't tell anyone but his grandma. How cool is that? If you're the man, you don't need to flaunt it.

Happy birthday to the Tennessean! We look forward to following his career as always. Enjoy a little gallery of Justin Timberlake pictures in his honor:

The lovely Lauren Conrad turns 26 today. Happy birthday, LC!

While she became famous because MTV's Laguna Beach and The Hills, the California girl is a bit of an anomaly, seeking LESS attention and bowing out on her terms.

Choosing to focus on her personal life and branch out career-wise, Lauren left a show that made her a star and has lived largely under the radar for years now.

She did top the N.Y. Times Bestseller List and continues to work as a celebrity fashion designer, but seems to content to live a lower-profile life. More power to her.

Leave a comment with your birthday greetings for one of our favorite celebs below, and follow the jump for some classic Lauren Conrad pictures and Hills clips ...

Cutest happy birthday greetings ever?

Darn close if not. Ellen DeGeneres celebrated her 54th on Thursday and to mark the big occasion, Pink sent in a video message to her friend the talk show host.

With daughter Willow in tow!

"Hi Ellen. I love you, I love you, I love you," she said from her yard. "I wish you this year freedom, love, laughter, sleeping in late, getting lots of rest."

From there, the singer went inside, where adorable 8-month-old daughter Willow (dad is husband Carey Hart) was waiting to say hello. Awww!

Pink Wishes Ellen Happy Birthday

Octomom Nadya Suleman's octuplets turn three today.

Pray for them. Even if you're not religious ... just pray.

We're legitimately shocked they all survived this long, looking relatively healthy to boot, with her as the mom, but hey, it's a very pleasant surprise. Eight times over.

Nadya Suleman took her octuplets out for some fun to celebrate, hitting up the Seascape Kids Fun venue in Los Angeles. Looks like a good time was had, except perhaps by the random paparazzi guy creeping in the background.

Suleman's octuplets are Noah, Maliyah, Isaiah, Nariah, Makai, Josiah, Jeremiah and Jonah.

Her other children are Elijah Makai, Amerah Yasmeen, Joshua Jacob, Aiden, Calyssa Airelle and Caleb Kai. Yes, that makes 14 kids and no jobs in all.

Again, pray for them.

[Photo: Pacific Coast News]

The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, turns 48 today.

The first-ever African-American First Lady, Michelle doesn't describe herself in such terms. Instead, she doesn't hesitate to say that first and foremost, she is Malia and Sasha's mom, and that before that, she was a wife, lawyer and public servant.

Here's an official White House portrait of Michelle and family:

Promoting Service and working with young people has remained a staple of her career and her interest in the White House, exemplified by her Let’s Move campaign to bring together communities in a nationwide effort to tackle childhood obesity.

Michelle also co-founded Joining Forces, a nationwide initiative that mobilizes all sectors of society to give our service members and their families the opportunities and support they deserve, and to raise awareness of military families' unique needs.

Regardless of your political views, here's wishing the First Lady a very happy birthday on this day. Click to enlarge some of our favorite Michelle Obama photos below!

Betty Whit turns 90 years old today. Ninety.

Proof that you're only as young as you feel, the actress enters her tenth decade on Earth - and eighth in show business - not in decline, but on a career hot streak!

She's everyone's favorite Golden Girl, but at 90 and more popular than ever, she's a bona fide It Girl as well. Most stars peak early on. White probably still hasn't.

Betty has won seven Emmys (20 nominations) and holds the distinction of being the only person to have an Emmy in all female performing comedic categories!

Happy birthday to the queen of Hollywood!

What additional career accolades will Betty White achieve by age 100?

[Photo: WENN.com]

The 83rd birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., was actually yesterday. But in honor of one of American's greatest heroes, a national holiday commemorates it today.

The clergyman, activist, and civil rights leader became an iconic figure in the 1960s for embracing nonviolent methods to bring about sweeping social reforms.

King's efforts in the American civil rights movements culminated in the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech (below).

Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech

One of the most stirring orators in U.S. history, King personified the movement to expand American values to include a vision of an egalitarian, color blind society.

In 1964, MLK became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end racial segregation and racial discrimination in the U.S.

By the time of his death in 1968, at the age of 39, he had refocused his efforts on an even broader scale, seeking to end poverty and the Vietnam War.

Happy birthday to a true giant among men!