Celebrity Birthdays, January 14

Jason Bateman, 43
You may not have known who Jason Bateman a few years ago (did you know he played Jennifer Garner’s husband in Juno?), but he has definitely made it in Hollywood. From starring roles in Horrible Bosses and The Change-Up, Bateman has established himself as one of the funniest men in Hollywood. Plus, he’s been with his wife, Amanda, since 2003 and has a four-year-old daughter, Francesca Nora, with her. And marriage isn’t the only commitment he’s been able to keep. As of July 2011, Bateman hasn’t had a sip of alcohol in ten years. We’re sure he’s going to have to turn down a lot more congratulatory drinks in the near future. The Golden Globe winner has several highly anticipated films lined up including The Longest Week with Olivia Wilde, Disconnect and the film adaption popular TV show Arrested Development.

LL Cool J, 44
LL Cool J, whose real name is James Todd Smith, is in fact very cool. Not only is he strong enough to bench-press every View hostess, he’s also a great rapper and actor. Considered one of Def Jam Records’ best artists, Smith has produced big hits like “Mama Said Know You Out,” “I’m Bad,” and “I Need Love.” On top of all that he’s been able to maintain a lucrative acting career, starring in shows like NCIS and 30 Rock, and movies like The Last Holiday and S.W.A.T. But things weren’t always so good for Smith. When he was four years old, he witnessed his father shoot both his mother and grandfather. He was also physically and verbally abused by his mother’s first boyfriend since the shooting.