Published By: Soham Halder

Famous Personalities Born on Friday the 13th: Proof that Luck is What You Make It

Happy Friday the 13th, everyone!

For centuries, the date has been associated with bad luck, especially on Friday. If you are a believer of the fact that Friday the 13th is extremely unlucky, let us sooth you. If the date is spooky, then there is nothing eerie about the success of some famous personalities born on Friday the 13th. We have listed the name of celebs born on Friday the 13th. These famous personalities are actually enjoying an extremely blessed life.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Jan. 13, 1961):

Despite being born on ‘Friday the 13th’, Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus is often tauted as one of the finest performers in American television history. Widely famous for her roles as on Saturday Night Live (1982–1985), Elaine Benes on Seinfeld (1990–1998) to Selina Meyer on Veep (2012–2019), Louis-Dreyfus has received 11 Primetime Emmy awards out of 26 nominations. Overall, in her career, she has received 96 nominations, among which she has won 27.

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Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen (June 13, 1986):

The twin sister were born on a freaky ‘Friday the 13th’ and became insanely famous throughout the globe. They started their acting career as Michelle Tanner, a famous role they shared on "Full House”. The twins were hired at the age of six months and the show became an instant hit. They became young millionaires after starting own production company named Dualstar Entertainment Group. They no longer act and became one of the most successful fashion designers. Some of the most famous ventures are The Row, Elizabeth & James and Olsenboye.

Steve Buscemi (Dec. 13, 1957):

The American actor, director, and screenwriter is globally famous for his roles of oddballs and fast-talking criminals in The Big Lebowski (1998) and Fargo (1996). “For most people, being hit by a bus as a young child could make you feel unlucky, but not for Steve Buscemi. He felt fortunate to be alive when he walked away with just a fractured skull,” wrote The Guardian while describing Buscemi and his connection with Friday the 13th.

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Kat Dennings (June 13, 1986):

A small town girl making it big in Hollywood aptly describes Kat Dennings who became famous as Max Black in 2 Broke Girls. She was also part of blockbuster Marvel films like Thor and Thor: The Dark World.

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Kate Walsh (Oct. 13, 1967):

Remember Dr. Addison Montgomery in Grey's Anatomy or Madeline on Emily in Paris? Yes, the famous character portrayed by none other than Kate Walsh also has that ominous birth date. The founder of the award-winning lifestyle beauty firm ‘Boyfriend’, Walsh is an activist for climate change and women's rights.

Christopher Plummer (Dec. 13, 1929)

The late Canadian actor, with an acting career of more than six decades has a unique achievement by winning Academy award (1), British Academy Film Awards (1), Golden Globe (1), Tony award (2), and Screen Actors Guild award (1). This feat talks about his craft in show buisness.

The list also includes Darius Rucker (May 13, 1966), Lili Reinhart (Sept. 13, 1996), and Max Weinberg (April 13, 1951). These celebs have completely broken the stereotype of the conventional star-crossed day.

Let me conclude this article with an exciting trivia. The fear of ‘Friday the 13th’ is known as ‘friggatriskaidekaphobia’. In several places across the globe, there are treatment centers for those who suffer from it.