40 Leo Celebrities Who Were Born for the Spotlight
If we had to guess one zodiac sign that's prolific in Hollywood, it'd be Leo. Leo celebrities are common in show business for several reasons. For one, Leos—especially famous Leos—have a flair for theatrics (duh). People who are born under the fire sign are also said to be ambitious (makes sense). Another common Leo trait: They like to feel important. That's the perfect recipe for someone who wants to make it in the entertainment industry. Just look at Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, and Demi Lovato for proof.
But don't be fooled. Actors and musicians aren't the only celebrities that are Leos. There are also politicians and royalty (wink, Meghan Markle, wink). Their confidence, charisma, and charm make them natural stars.
But when are Leos' birthdays, you ask? These stars were all born between July 22 to August 22. Keep reading for more Leo celebrities. (And don't forget to check your own monthly horoscope after.)
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Jennifer Lopez
Birthday: July 24, 1969
Jennifer Lopez is a triple threat: She can sing, act, and dance. Oh, and she's also a bona-fide businesswoman with her own skin-care line who consistently tops our summer outfits inspo lists. Where does that drive come from? That's what we like to call Big Leo Energy.
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Meghan Markle
Birthday: August 4, 1981
In addition to being an actor and philanthropist, Meghan Markle can add being an actual duchess to her résumé. And in her work, we can see the natural leadership of a Leo.
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President Barack Obama
Birthday: August 4, 1961
Speaking of leaders: Barack Obama is a two-term president known for his oratory skills. That charismatic personality definitely screams Leo! In fact, he's not the only former president born under the fire sign.
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Whitney Houston
Birthday: August 9, 1963
Whitney Houston. One of the greatest vocalists of all time. Pop culture icon. Arguably one of the most famous Leos on this list. Need we say more?
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Kylie Jenner
Birthday: August 10, 1997
Kylie Jenner grew up in front of the world while starring on Keeping Up With the Kardashians. So is it any surprise that she's also a Leo? In 2013 she tweeted this very Leo tweet: “If a #Leo catch you lying, it's done. They'll never trust you again. They may forgive, but the trust never fully returns.”
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Viola Davis
Birthday: August 11, 1965
Viola Davis has been nominated for an Academy Award four times (and won once!), which makes sense since Leos take the “star” in star sign quite literally.
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Joe Jonas
Birthday: August 15, 1989
The Jonas Brothers are made up of a Leo (Joe), a Scorpio (Kevin), and a Virgo (Nick). And Joe's wife, Sophie Turner, is a Pisces.
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Elisabeth Moss
Birthday: July 24, 1982
Elisabeth Moss is 100% a Leo. But we think June, her character on The Handmaid's Tale, might be more Gemini or Scorpio….
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Sandra Bullock
Birthday: July 26, 1964
There's a reason Sandra Bullock was the world's highest-paid female actor in both 2010 and 2014. Yes, it's because of her talent, but her Leo energy doesn't hurt.
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Maya Rudolph
Birthday: July 27, 1972
It takes a lot of effort to stand out among the talented Saturday Night Live cast. Good thing Leos are known for their killer instincts.
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Jason Momoa
Birthday: August 1, 1979
Of all the Leo actors on this list, Jason Momoa looks the most like an actual lion. His mane of hair is about as Big Leo Energy as you can get.
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Chris Hemsworth
Birthday: August 11, 1983
Leos like to feel important and what's more important (in the superhero world) than being an Avenger? That's quite the job, Chris Hemsworth.
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Mila Kunis
Birthday: August 14, 1983
Mila Kunis's undeniable charisma—which radiates through the screen in movies like Black Swan and Bad Moms—definitely gives away the fact that she's a Leo.
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Halle Berry
Birthday: August 14, 1966
Halle Berry was the runner-up in a Miss USA pageant and has won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and an Oscar. So Leo! She also has a song named after her. Alexa, play “Halle Berry (She's Fine)” by Hurricane Chris.
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Jennifer Lawrence
Birthday: August 15, 1990
Jennifer Lawrence is an August baby, but the character that made her famous, Katniss Everdeen, was born in May. That makes her a Taurus, a star sign known for being dedicated and hardworking.
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Ben Affleck
Birthday: August 15, 1972
Leos prefer to be in charge. Maybe that's why Ben Affleck took a stab at directing after being an actor for years. It's also interesting to note that his wife, Jennifer Lopez, is also a famous Leo—one of many things they have in common.
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Steve Carrell
Birthday: August 16, 1962
According to Steve Carrell's birth chart, he's a Leo sun, Pisces moon, and Virgo rising. That means the comedian and actor is a leader with a sensitive side.
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Angela Bassett
Birthday: August 16, 1958
Angela Bassett was once quoted saying, “I really believe that what I do as an actress is my God-given talent. This is my calling, not my career.” Spoken like a true Leo!
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Madonna
Birthday: August 16, 1958
It's Madonna. The singer is one of the most influential pop artists of all time while still finding time to act in films like A League of Their Own and Desperately Seeking Susan. Honestly, we'd be surprised if she weren't a Leo.
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John Stamos
Birthday: August 19, 1963
Leos tend to like attention, so it's totally possible that the Full House and General Hospital actor enjoyed when his butt “broke the internet.”
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Demi Lovato
Birthday: August 20, 1992
Demi Lovato has a lion tattoo on their hand, which fans believe is a nod to their zodiac sign. According to the singer's birth time, Lovato also belongs on the list of celebrities with Leo rising in their chart. Something tells us the star would love our zodiac gift guide.
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Marsai Martin
Birthday: August 14, 2004
Leos are the leaders of the zodiac pack. Need proof? Marsai Martin, who at 16 became the youngest person ever to produce a studio film.
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Kristen Wiig
Birthday: August 22, 1973
Another SNL star on the list—makes sense. The comedian also used to have the Leo symbol tattooed on her back (though she has since had it removed).
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Birthday: August 3, 1973
Michael Ealy is the definition of irresistible: fiery blue eyes and a winsome smile. The magnetism of his sign truly shines in his onscreen persona.
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Amy Adams
Birthday: August 20, 1974
With a name like Amy Adams, the award-winning Sharp Objects and Enchanted actor was made for Hollywood.
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Birthday: August 12, 1991
The rising actor, whose roles in The Harder They Fall and Judas & The Black Messiah skyrocketed him to fame, is casually hysterical. Anyone that has crossed paths with a Leo knows their stomach-hurting humor knows no bounds.
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Robert De Niro
Birthday: August 17, 1943
Robert De Niro is considered one of the greatest actors of all time. Moral of the story: If you're a Leo, you might want to give acting a shot.
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Cole and Dylan Sprouse
Birthdays: August 4, 1992
Double the Leo, double the star power. Hence why Cole and Dylan Sprouse have been famous since childhood after they starred on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
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Birthday: July 30, 1963
In Friends, the world revolves around Phoebe Buffay. In real life, it also revolves around Lisa Kudrow and her fire companions.
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Daniel Radcliffe
Birthday: July 23, 1989
Leos are courageous and passionate, and their Hogwarts house would definitely be Gryffindor. So it's perfect that Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe himself is a fire sign.
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Shawn Mendes
Birthday: August 8, 1998
Leo is a fire sign and does it get hotter than Shawn Mendes? Even his ex Camila Cabello would probably still agree. (She, meanwhile, is the dreamy and sensitive sign Pisces.)
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Usain Bolt
Birthday: August 21, 1986
The greatest sprinter of all time has to run off fiery fuel. Am I right?
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Greta Gerwig
Birthday: August 4, 1983
Greta Gerwig revealed that she compared her birth chart with that of Little Women author Louisa May Alcott. She then went on to write and direct the Acadamy Award–winning remake.
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Taylor Schilling
Birthday: July 27, 1984
Fire is orange and orange is the new black, so…
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Kelis
Birthday: August 21, 1979
“My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard” is the earworm lyric that powered us through the early aughts. Of course, we have a Leo to thank for that.
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Anna Kendrick
Birthday: August 9, 1985
If Leos are one thing, it's confident. And we all know how Anna Kendrick can steal a show. Just go watch her three Pitch Perfect movies.
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Birthday: July 25, 1967
Nobody could have portrayed the ever-charming and amusing Joey in Friends but a Leo. It's just the main-character energy that comes with the sign.
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Birthday: August 8, 1981
An It girl in every film she graces. If she weren't a Leo, it simply wouldn't be on brand.
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Helen Mirren
Birthday: July 26, 1945
She starred as Queen Elizabeth II in The Queen. Mirren—like any Leo—is accustomed to being the center of attention.
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Andrew Garfield
Birthday: August 20, 1983
The comedic one-liners that are a signature of Spiderman spark even more when someone with a Leo birthday like Garfield delivers them onscreen.
