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Denzel Washington and John Legend: December 28 - These Oscar winners turn 61 and 37, respectively, this week.(Photos from Left: Jason Merritt/Getty Images, Mike Windle/Getty Images for A+E Networks)

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Gayle King: December 28 - Oprah's BFF is an acclaimed journalist in her own right at 61.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Photo By Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

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Nichelle Nichols: December 28  - This timeless beauty just turned 83.(Photo: PA PHOTOS /Landov)

Photo By Photo: PA PHOTOS /Landov

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Mekhi Phifer: December 29  - From 8 Mile to Divergent, this 41-year-old actor has managed to stay relevant throughout the years.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Dallas Austin: December 29  - At the age of 45, this super producer has been in the music game for a while.(Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for BMI)

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LaToya London: December 29  - R&B/soul has never heard a voice quite like this 37-year-old songbird.(Photo: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for IRC)

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Mr. Vegas: December 29  - This 41-year-old Jamaican native is arguably the king of the dancehall scene.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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LeBron James: December 30 - The all-star baller turns 31 this week.(Photo: Theo Wargo/NBC/Getty Images for "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon")

Photo By Photo: Theo Wargo/NBC/Getty Images for "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon"

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Tyrese: December 30  - The singer and actor turns 37 this week.(Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for GQ Magazine)

Photo By Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for GQ Magazine

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Tiger Woods: December 30  - The golf icon hits the big 4-0. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Photo By Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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Laila Ali: December 30  - Though she's retired from boxing, Laila Ali's still got those pro skills at 38.(Photo: Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)

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Justin Combs: December 30  - Diddy's little boy is all grown up at 22.(Photo: Blayze/Splash News)

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Sheryl Lee Ralph: December 30  - From Moesha to Instant Mom, this 59-year-old TV mom will forever be one of our favorites.(Photo: Jennifer Lourie/Getty Images)

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Kenyon Martin: December 30  - The NBA athlete turns 38.(Photo: Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

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Gabrielle Douglas: December 31  - At 20, this young gymnast has set a precedent that very few will achieve.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Morris Chestnut: January 1  - The Rosewood actor celebrates his 47th birthday this week.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Tank: January 1  - This 40-year-old is one of R&B music's original heartthrobs.(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for BET)

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Tameka Foster: January 1  - The Atlanta Exes star is 45 and fabulous.(Photo: Ben Rose/Getty Images for SIS International, LLC)

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Grandmaster Flash: January 1  - This Barbados-born DJ is now 58 and a legend in the hip hop community.(Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

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Glen Davis: January 1  - The Los Angeles Clippers forward hits the big 3-0.(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Mimi Faust: January 1 - The Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star hits 46.(Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images)

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Taye Diggs: January 2  - It's hard to believe that this actor is 45.(Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Shereé Whitfield: January 2  - The Real Housewives of Atlanta original cast member has returned for the latest season at 46.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Erica Hubbard: January 2  - The Let's Stay Together actress looks gorgeous at 37.(Photo: Alberto Rodriguez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Skyy John: January 2  - The Nassau, Bahamas, native celebrates his 38th birthday.(Photo: Skyy John via Instagram)

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Chris Spencer: January 2 - This 48-year-old actor, comedian, writer and producer is certainly a jack of all trades.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Lloyd: January 3  - The 30-year-old R&B musician got his GED this year.(Photo: Lloyd via Instagram)

Photo By Photo: Lloyd via Instagram

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Kevin Ware: January 3 - The college basketball star is dominating the court at only 23.(Photo: Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

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Angela Yee: January 3 - The radio personality turns 32.(Photo: Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic)

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Nicole Beharie: January 3 - The Sleepy Hollow actress is now 31.(Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)

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Kimberley Locke: January 3 - The American Idol contestant turned music superstar celebrates her 38th birthday.(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)