Here are the Top trending Hollywood updates of 28 September 2026:
Naomi Watts Celebrates Her 58th Birthday Milestone.
The two-time Academy Award-nominated English actress officially turns 58 today. Watts gained global stardom with her breakout dual performance in David Lynch’s mystery masterpiece Mulholland Drive. She earned Oscar nominations for Best Actress for her gripping performances in 21 Grams and The Impossible, alongside starring roles in Peter Jackson’s King Kong, The Ring franchise, Birdman, The International, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, and The Watcher. Moviegoers and drama lovers worldwide are celebrating her birthday today.
#NaomiWatts, #Happy58thBirthday, #MulhollandDrive, #KingKong, #HollywoodActress
Hilary Duff Toasted on Her 39th Birthday.
The American actress, singer, and producer officially marks her 39th birthday today. Duff captured heartland pop-culture fame as a teen idol playing the title character on the Disney Channel hit series Lizzie McGuire and its theatrical film. Her multi-decade screen catalog features starring roles in feature comedies Cheaper by the Dozen, A Cinderella Story, and The Perfect Man, alongside playing Kelsey Peters on TV Land’s Younger, Sophie Tompkins on Hulu’s How I Met Your Father, and releasing multi-platinum pop albums. Pop-culture audiences and streaming fans are extending warm birthday wishes today.
#HilaryDuff, #HappyBirthday, #LizzieMcGuire, #Younger, #HollywoodActress
Mira Sorvino Celebrates Her 59th Birthday.
The Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning American actress officially turns 59 today. Sorvino captured widespread critical praise winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her scene-stealing performance in Woody Allen’s Mighty Aphrodite. Her extensive screen repertoire includes starring as Romy White in the comedy cult classic Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, along with starring roles in Mimic, The Replacement Killers, Shining Vale, Sound of Freedom, and American Crime Story. Drama enthusiasts and moviegoers are honoring her acting career today.
#MiraSorvino, #HappyBirthday, #MightyAphrodite, #RomyAndMichele, #HollywoodActress
Zach Galifianakis Toasted on His 57th Birthday.
The Primetime Emmy Award-winning American actor and comedian officially marks his 57th birthday today. Galifianakis achieved global comedy stardom playing Alan Garner in The Hangover blockbuster trilogy. His distinctive screen portfolio features his acclaimed interview series Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis, starring in FX’s comedy series Baskets, along with key roles in Oscar Best Picture winner Birdman, Due Date, The Campaign, Puss in Boots, and Only Murders in the Building. Comedy fans and television viewers are sending celebratory birthday messages today.
#ZachGalifianakis, #HappyBirthday, #TheHangover, #BetweenTwoFerns, #HollywoodComedian
Brie Larson Celebrates Her 37th Birthday.
The Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA Award-winning American actress officially turns 37 today. Larson earned universal critical acclaim winning the Oscar for Best Actress for her lead performance as Joy “Ma” Newsome in Room. She gained global blockbuster popularity portraying Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starring in Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame, and The Marvels, alongside lead turns in Kong: Skull Island, Just Mercy, Fast X, and Apple TV+’s Lessons in Chemistry. Moviegoers and superhero fans are celebrating her birthday online today.
#BrieLarson, #HappyBirthday, #CaptainMarvel, #Room, #HollywoodActress
Jurnee Smollett Reaches 40th Birthday Milestone.
The Primetime Emmy Award-nominated American actress officially reaches her 40th birthday milestone today. Smollett captured breakout acclaim as a child star in Eve’s Bayou before achieving television fame as Denise Frazer on Full House and Jess Merriweather on Friday Night Lights. Her distinguished screen portfolio features starring as Letitia “Leti” Lewis in HBO’s Lovecraft Country, playing Black Canary / Dinah Lance in DC’s Birds of Prey, along with roles in Underground, Spiderhead, and The Order. Drama viewers and sci-fi fans are extending warm birthday posts today.
#JurneeSmollett, #Happy40thBirthday, #LovecraftCountry, #BirdsofPrey, #HollywoodActress
Sarah Drew Toasted on Her 46th Birthday.
The American actress and director officially turns 46 today. Drew gained international television fame portraying Dr. April Kepner across nine seasons of ABC’s long-running medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy. Her screen repertoire includes starring as Hannah Rogers on WB’s drama Everwood, playing Sarah Brown in Cruel Summer, alongside starring turns in feature films Moms’ Night Out, Amber Brown, and producing hit television movies. TV audiences and procedural drama lovers are sharing warm birthday greetings online today.
#SarahDrew, #HappyBirthday, #GreysAnatomy, #Everwood, #HollywoodActress
Janeane Garofalo Celebrates Her 62nd Birthday.
The American comedian, actress, and writer officially marks her 62nd birthday today. Garofalo became a defining pop-culture star of 1990s alternative comedy, starring in cult movie classics including The Truth About Cats & Dogs, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Wet Hot American Summer, and Reality Bites. Her multi-decade television and film career includes roles on The Larry Sanders Show, Saturday Night Live, 24, voicing Colette Tatou in Pixar’s Ratatouille, and stand-up specials. Comedy fans and cinephiles are honoring her milestone today.
#JaneaneGarofalo, #HappyBirthday, #WetHotAmericanSummer, #Ratatouille, #HollywoodComedian
Coolio Remembered on His Death Anniversary.
The global music and cinematic community pauses today to remember Grammy Award-winning American rapper and actor Coolio on his death anniversary. Coolio achieved permanent pop-culture immortality writing and performing the multi-platinum anthem “Gangsta’s Paradise” for the soundtrack of feature film Dangerous Minds, winning a Grammy Award. His extensive Hollywood screen catalog includes composing the iconic theme song for Nickelodeon’s Kenan & Kel, along with starring roles in feature films Batman & Robin, Daredevil, and numerous television series. Music lovers and movie fans are honoring his legacy today.
#Coolio, #GangstaParadise, #DangerousMinds, #HipHopLegend, #Remembered
Elia Kazan Remembered on His Birth Anniversary.
The international theater and film community pauses today to remember legendary Academy Award-winning director, producer, and screenwriter Elia Kazan on his birth anniversary. Celebrated as one of modern Hollywood’s most influential directors and co-founder of the Actors Studio, Kazan won two Academy Awards for Best Director for classic cinematic masterpieces Gentleman’s Agreement and On the Waterfront. His historic directing portfolio features landmark films including A Streetcar Named Desire, East of Eden, Viva Zapata!, and Splendor in the Grass. Film historians and cinephiles worldwide are honoring his directorial legacy today.
#EliaKazan, #OnTheWaterfront, #ClassicHollywood, #OscarWinner, #Remembered
Birthday Updates of Canadian Celeb
Momona Tamada Celebrates Her 20th Birthday.
The talented Canadian actress officially turns 20 today.Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tamada gained widespread acclaim for her breakout starring role as Claudia Kishi in Netflix’s adaptation of The Baby-Sitters Club. She has continued to build an impressive television resume with prominent roles in Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Fans, co-stars, and Canadian entertainment peers are sharing warm birthday wishes online today.
#MomonaTamada #HappyBirthday #TheBabySittersClub #VancouverNative #CanadianActress
Lucas Bryant Celebrates His 48th Birthday.
The versatile Canadian-American actor officially turns 48 today. Born in Elmira, Ontario, Bryant is best known for his starring role as Nathan Wuornos in the hit Syfy supernatural drama series Haven. Over his two-decade career, he has appeared in numerous popular series including Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. alongside leading roles in fan-favorite Hallmark Channel feature films. Co-stars, sci-fi enthusiasts, and Canadian drama fans are celebrating his milestone birthday online today.
#LucasBryant #HappyBirthday #Haven #OntarioNative #CanadianActor
Kirsten Prout Celebrates Her 36th Birthday.
The Gemini Award-nominated Canadian actress officially turns 36 today. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Prout earned international recognition starring as Amanda Bloom in the hit sci-fi drama Kyle XY and as Char Chamberlin in The Lying Game. She also starred in major feature films including the action blockbuster Elektra and the fantasy smash The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Longtime television audiences, co-stars, and Canadian film industry peers are extending warm birthday wishes today.
#KirstenProut #HappyBirthday #KyleXY #CanadianActress #VancouverNative
Barry Gibbs Celebrates His 78th Birthday.
The former veteran Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman officially turns 78 today. Born in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Gibbs made hockey history when he was selected first overall in the 1966 NHL Amateur Draft. He went on to play nearly 800 games across 13 standout seasons in the National Hockey League, anchoring blue lines for the Minnesota North Stars and St. Louis Blues. Sports historians, hockey analysts, and Canadian sports fans are extending birthday wishes today.
#BarryGibbs #HappyBirthday #HockeyCanada #NHLDraft #SaskatchewanSports
Rod Black Celebrates His 64th Birthday.
The legendary Sports Media Canada Award-winning broadcaster officially turns 64 today. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Black established himself as one of the most recognizable voices in Canadian sports history across a distinguished 30-plus year career with CTV and TSN.From calling Olympic Games and CFL matchups to Toronto Blue Jays baseball and international figure skating, his versatile commentary defined Canadian sports broadcasting. Sports fans, broadcasting colleagues, and athletes across the country are honoring his birthday today.
#RodBlack #HappyBirthday #CanadianSports #WinnipegNative #SportsBroadcasting
Early-Autumn 2026 Hollywood Entertainment Wrap-Up.
By Hollywood Media Team | ReadNews.in
September 28, 2026, features a star-studded array of entertainment milestones, honoring Oscar-winning leads, blockbuster franchise stars, comedy icons, and golden-age directing legends. Leading today’s birthday honors are two-time Oscar nominee Naomi Watts (Mulholland Drive) turning 58, Oscar winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite) turning 59, Oscar winner Brie Larson (Captain Marvel) turning 37, and Lizzie McGuire star Hilary Duff turning 39.
In addition, today highlights major talent across film and television including Emmy-winning comedian Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover) turning 57, Lovecraft Country star Jurnee Smollett reaching her 40th milestone, Grey’s Anatomy lead Sarah Drew turning 46, and comedy star Janeane Garofalo turning 62. Complemented by respectful tributes honoring hip-hop icon Coolio (Dangerous Minds) on his death anniversary and legendary director Elia Kazan (On the Waterfront) on his birth anniversary, September 28 delivers a memorable celebration of performing and cinematic history.
