Here are the Top Trending Hollywood Updates of 24 September 2026:
Ben Platt Celebrates His 33rd Birthday.
The Tony, Grammy, and Daytime Emmy Award-winning American actor and singer officially turns 33 today. Platt achieved global fame originating the titular role in the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. His screen repertoire includes starring as Payton Hobart in Netflix’s The Politician, playing Evan Hansen in the feature film adaptation, starring as Benji Applebaum in Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect 2, and leading the acclaimed film Theater Camp. Theatergoers and movie fans worldwide are celebrating his birthday today.
#BenPlatt, #HappyBirthday, #DearEvanHansen, #PitchPerfect, #HollywoodActor
Nia Vardalos Toasted on Her 64th Birthday Milestone.
The Academy Award-nominated Canadian-American actress, screenwriter, and producer officially marks her 64th birthday today. Vardalos captured international stardom writing and starring as Toula Portokalos in the smash-hit romantic comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding, earning an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Her creative film portfolio includes writing and starring in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, alongside roles in Connie and Carla, I Hate Valentine’s Day, and My Life in Ruins. Moviegoers and comedy fans are sharing warm birthday tributes online today.
#NiaVardalos, #Happy64thBirthday, #MyBigFatGreekWedding, #HollywoodActress, #Screenwriter
Brad Bird Celebrates His 69th Birthday.
The two-time Academy Award-winning American film director, screenwriter, animator, and producer officially turns 69 today. Renowned as one of modern cinema’s premier storytelling visionaries, Bird wrote and directed Pixar animation classics The Incredibles and Ratatouille, both winning Oscar Best Animated Feature. His live-action and animated filmography features directing sci-fi landmark The Iron Giant, Tom Cruise’s blockbuster action hit Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Tomorrowland, and Incredibles 2. Animation enthusiasts and film lovers are celebrating his career today.
#BradBird, #HappyBirthday, #TheIncredibles, #Ratatouille, #HollywoodDirector
Harriet Walter Toasted on Her 76th Birthday Milestone.
The Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Olivier Award-winning, and multi-Emmy-nominated English actress officially turns 76 today. Walter earned critical acclaim across worldwide film and television portraying Lady Caroline Collingwood on HBO’s hit drama series Succession, Clemmie Churchill on The Crown, and Dasha on Killing Eve. Her extensive screen resume includes roles in Sense and Sensibility, Atonement, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Ted Lasso, and Silo. Drama lovers and television viewers are extending warm birthday wishes today.
#HarrietWalter, #Happy76thBirthday, #Succession, #TheCrown, #HollywoodActress
Ian Bohen Celebrates His 50th Birthday Milestone.
The American actor officially marks his landmark 50th birthday milestone today. Bohen captured widespread television fame playing Ryan on Paramount Network’s hit Western drama series Yellowstone and portraying Peter Hale in MTV’s supernatural series Teen Wolf. His film and television portfolio includes starring roles in Teen Wolf: The Movie, Superman & Lois, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Mad Men, and appearing in The Dark Knight Rises. Procedural fans and drama viewers are extending birthday posts today.
#IanBohen, #Happy50thBirthday, #Yellowstone, #TeenWolf, #HollywoodActor
Jackie Sandler Reaches 52nd Birthday.
The American actress and former model officially turns 52 today. Sandler has built a memorable comedy film resume appearing alongside husband Adam Sandler in numerous hit feature comedies. Her movie catalog includes featured roles in Big Daddy, 50 First Dates, Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, Just Go with It, Pixels, Hubie Halloween, and Netflix’s acclaimed animated feature Leo and comedy You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah. Comedy lovers and moviegoers are sending warm birthday wishes today.
#JackieSandler, #HappyBirthday, #GrownUps, #NetflixComedies, #HollywoodActress
Spencer Treat Clark Celebrates His 39th Birthday.
The American actor officially turns 39 today. Clark captured moviegoers’ attention as a child star playing Lucius Verus in Ridley Scott’s Oscar Best Picture winner Gladiator and Joseph Dunn in M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable. He reprised his role as Joseph Dunn nearly two decades later in Glass, alongside prominent roles in Mystic River, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Animal Kingdom, Mad Men, and horror adaptation Salem’s Lot. Film fans and drama audiences are honoring his career today.
#SpencerTreatClark, #HappyBirthday, #Gladiator, #Unbreakable, #HollywoodActor
Grey Damon Toasted on His 39th Birthday.
The American actor officially marks his 39th birthday today. Damon gained widespread television recognition starring as firefighter Jack Gibson across seven seasons of ABC’s action procedural drama Station 19. His screen portfolio includes portraying Sam Samner in Aquarius, Grayson Montrose in Star-Crossed, Hastings in Friday Night Lights, along with roles in The Flash, True Blood, and horror feature The Possession of Hannah Grace. TV audiences and drama fans are celebrating his birthday online today.
#GreyDamon, #HappyBirthday, #Station19, #FridayNightLights, #HollywoodActor
Phil Hartman Remembered on His Birth Anniversary.
The comedy and entertainment community pauses today to remember Primetime Emmy Award-winning Canadian-American actor, comedian, and writer Phil Hartman on his birth anniversary. Revered as “The Glue” during his iconic eight-season run on Saturday Night Live, Hartman created timeless comedic sketches and impressions. His legendary screen portfolio features voicing beloved characters Troy McClure and Lionel Hutz on The Simpsons, starring as Bill McNeal in hit sitcom NewsRadio, alongside feature films Jingle All the Way, Small Soldiers, and Houseguest. Comedy fans worldwide are honoring his legacy today.
#PhilHartman, #SNL, #TheSimpsons, #NewsRadio, #Remembered
Jim Henson Remembered on His Birth Anniversary.
The international film and television community pauses today to remember legendary American puppeteer, filmmaker, and entertainment innovator Jim Henson on his birth anniversary. Henson revolutionized global media creating The Muppets, bringing to life iconic characters like Kermit the Frog, Ernie, and Waldorf. His ground-breaking cinematic and television portfolio includes creating Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and directing fantasy film masterpieces The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Generations of fans and filmmakers worldwide are honoring his visionary legacy today.
#JimHenson, #TheMuppets, #SesameStreet, #Labyrinth, #Remembered
Early-Autumn 2026 Hollywood Entertainment Wrap-Up.
By Hollywood Media Team | ReadNews.in
September 24, 2026, presents an exceptional array of entertainment milestones, celebrating Tony winners, blockbuster directors, comedy creators, and beloved fantasy innovators. Leading today’s birthday honors are Tony winner Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen) turning 33, Oscar-nominated writer-actress Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) reaching 64, two-time Oscar-winning director Brad Bird (The Incredibles) turning 69, and Emmy nominee Harriet Walter (Succession) reaching 76.
In addition, today highlights major talent across film and television including Yellowstone actor Ian Bohen turning 50, comedy actress Jackie Sandler turning 52, Gladiator actor Spencer Treat Clark turning 39, and Station 19 lead Grey Damon reaching 39. Complemented by respectful birth anniversary tributes honoring SNL comedy legend Phil Hartman and creative genius Jim Henson (The Muppets), September 24 delivers a memorable salute to talent across screen and stage history.
