10 Stars Who'll Be 40 in 2010

Happy birthday, dear Hollywood!

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Uma Thurman, April 29

"I can’t say my thirties were the easiest time," this actress has admitted. Fear not, Uma: In the coming decade, you’ll kick more butt than your Kill Bill character.

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Queen Latifah, March 18

All hail a woman who can sing, dance, rap, act and model. This month, the Chicago star can be seen in the romantic comedy Valentine’s Day.

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Tina Fey, May 18

To the comedienne who brought us Baby Mama, Liz Lemon and a sidesplitting, Emmy-winning impression of Sarah Palin: We hope 40 rocks!

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Audra McDonald, July 3

Broadway had better send its regards to this four-time Tony winner. The actress-singer, a standout in A Raisin in the Sun, now stars on Private Practice.

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Jennifer Connelly, December 12

She’s been acting since age 11 and has grabbed attention in roles ranging from the Hulk ‘s heroine to a heroin addict, nabbing an Oscar along the way.

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Kelly Ripa, October 2

A cross between Superwoman and Susie Homemaker, this mother of three and Live with Regis and Kelly cohost makes our heads spin-in a good way.

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Claudia Schiffer, August 25

The 1990s supermodel is still making waves in the fashion world: Last fall, she posed topless for a British magazine. She’s expecting her third child, with her film producer husband, Matthew Vaughn, in May.

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Minnie Driver, January 31

Her turn in Good Will Hunting proved she’s a larger-than-life actress, despite her little-girl name. And her performance in Circle of Friends makes us glad to welcome her to ours.

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Taraji P. Henson, September 11

She had us hooked as the prostitute in Hustle and Flow. But it was her role as Benjamin Button’s mother, Queenie, that cemented her status as Hollywood royalty.

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Giada De Laurentiis, August 22

Tanti auguri to the Food Network’s ravishing Italian chef. In her honor, we plan to eat a heaping bowl of Everyday pasta. FOR MORE STARS WHO MAKE 40 LOOK FAB, CLICK HERE