Celebrity Birthdays: Happy Birthday, Wendy Williams!
Nelson Mandela, M.I.A. and Omar Epps also celebrate.
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Diahann Carroll: July 17 - This groundbreaking film and television actress, who turns 77, opened a lot of doors for Black actors in Hollywood. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Wendy Williams: July 18 - The actress, television host and producer looks amazing at 48. (Photo: Thos Robinson/Getty Images)
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M.I.A.: July 18 - The controversial rapper, visual artist and activist celebrates her 37th birthday. (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
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Jason Weaver: July 18 - The actor, who played a young Michael Jackson in The Jacksons: An American Dream, turns 33. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Vin Diesel: July 18 - The action star, who is currently shooting Fast & the Furious 6, turns 45. (Photo: Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images)
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Martha Reeves: July 18 - The Motown diva, who spent four years as an elected councilwoman in Detroit, celebrates her 71st birthday. (Photo: John W. Ferguson/Getty Images)
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Nelson Mandela: July 18 - The South African leader, anti-apartheid pioneer, philanthropist and historical icon celebrates his 94th birthday. (Photo: PIERRE VERDY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Carlos Santana: July 20 - The guitar legend and shoe designer celebrates his 65th birthday. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Omar Epps: July 20 - The House star celebrates his 39th birthday. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Hollywood Reporter)
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Damian Marley: July 21 - Bob Marley's youngest son turns 34. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Danny Glover: July 22 - The award-winning actor and prolific producer turns 66. (Photo: Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images)
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John Leguizamo: July 22 - The Carlito's Way star celebrates his 48th birthday. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
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George Clinton: July 22 - The beloved king of funk is still rockin' at 71. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)