Actress Jennifer Aniston and singer Kelly Rowland are celebrating their birthdays today, February 11.

Jennifer Aniston, 46

Actress, director and producer Jennifer Aniston turns 46 today. Aniston began her career by working in minor stage productions as well as a few part time jobs. Aniston went on to star in a few failed television sitcoms and low budget films before gaining attention with her role as Rachael Green on the comedy Friends from 1994 to 2004. She earned five Emmy nominations for her role, winning for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She also won a Golden Globe award in 2003 for Best Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy.

In 1997, Aniston received a starring role in the film Picture Perfect alongside Kevin Bacon and Jay Mohr. She went on to star in Office Space, The Object of My Affection and The Good Girl. Aniston starred opposite Jim Carey in Bruce Almighty, opposite Ben Stiller in Along Came Polly and opposite Vince Vaughn in The Break-Up.

Anniston made several guest appearances in the televisions shows Partners, South Park, King of the Hill, Dirt, 30 Rock (earning a Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series) and Cougar Town. Aniston went on to star in the films Marley & Me, He's Just Not That into You, Bounty Hunter, The Switch and Just Go with It.

In 2011, Aniston starred alongside Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Colin Farrell, Kevin Spacey, and Jamie Foxx in the comedy Horrible Bosses and reprised her role for Horrible Bosses 2 in 2014. In 2013, Aniston starred in the comedy We're the Millers, also alongside Jason Sudeikis.

Aniston most recently starred in the film Cake in 2014. For her role she earned nominations for a SAG award and Golden Globe for Best Actress. She is currently engaged to director and screenwriter Justin Theroux.


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Kelly Rowland, 34

Singer-songwriter, actress and television personality Kelly Rowland turns 34 today. Rowland started her career as a member of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child alongside Beyonce and Michelle Williams, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. Rowland and the other member announced their split in 2002 in order to pursue solo careers.

In 2002, Rowland appeared n Nelly's hit song "Dilemma." The song won the pair a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. She released her solo debut album, Simply Deep in 2002. The album debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200 chart and eventually earned Gold certification. The album was more successful overseas, topping the UK albums chart.

Rowland transitioned into acting, earning a recurring role in the fourth season of UPN series The Hughleys. She had guest roles in the series' Eve and NBC's American Dreams. She made her big screen debut in the horror film Freddy vs. Jason.

In 2004, Rowland returned to Destiny's Child for their final studio album, Destiny Fulfilled, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and contained the hit singles "Lose My Breath" and "Soldier." The group also embarked on their final international tour, Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It. In 2007, Rowland released her second studio album, Ms. Kelly, debuting at No. 6 on the Billboard 200. That same year, she appeared as a choirmaster in the first season of the NBC talent show Clash of the Choirs alongside Michael Bolton, Patti LaBelle, Nick Lachey, and Blake Shelton.

In 2009, Rowland was featured on David Guetta's single "When Love Takes Over," which received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Dance Recording. In 2011, Rowland released her third studio album, Here I Am, which contained the singles "Motivation" and "Commander." Rowland served as a judge for the eighth series of The X Factor UK and the third season of The X Factor US.

Rowland released her fourth studio album, Talk a Good Game, which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and featured the singles "Kisses Down Low" and "Dirty Laundry." Rowland is married to her manager Tim Weatherspoon. They have a, Titan Jewell.


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