Birthday wishes go out to Emma Watson, Seth Rogen and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on April 15th and learn an interesting fact about each of them.
Top celebrity birthdays on April 15, 2026
Emma Thompson poses for photographers upon arrival at The Albies on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, in London. (Photo by Millie Turner/Invision/AP)Millie Turner/Invision/AP
Actress Emma Thompson turns 67
Fun fact: She also appeared in the 2017 live adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast” as Mrs. Potts.
Chris Stapleton performs “Bad As I Used To Be” during the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)George Walker IV/Invision/AP
Singer Chris Stapleton turns 48
Fun fact: Originally from Lexington, Kentucky.
Luke Evans poses for photographers upon arrival at the BAFTA Gala event in London, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. (Photo by Millie Turner/Invision/AP)Millie Turner/Invision/AP
Actor Luke Evans turns 47
Fun fact: His middle name is George.
Patrick Carney of the Black Keys performs during the Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)Amy Harris/Invision/AP
Drummer Patrick Carney turns 46
Fun fact: Inducted Steve Miller into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
Seth Rogen, second from left, winner of the award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a comedy series for “The Studio,” Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders pose in the press room with the award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series for “The Studio” during the 32nd Annual Actor Awards on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Actor Seth Rogen turns 44
Fun fact: Directed the films “The Interview” and “This is the End.”
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Emma Watson attends the Kering Foundation’s Caring For Women Dinner at The Pool on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Actress Emma Watson turns 36
Fun fact: Lived in France until she was five.
Emma Watson through the years (AP)
More Emma Watson fun facts
Learn more about the former ‘Harry Potter’ actress with our Emma Watson fun facts slideshow.
Maisie Williams attends the premiere of the Apple TV+ series “The New Look” at Florence Gould Hall on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Actress Maisie Williams turns 29
Fun fact: Most recently appeared in the film “500 Miles.”
More celebrities with birthdays today
Singer-guitarist Dave Edmunds is 83. Actor Michael Tucci (“Diagnosis Murder,” “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show”) is 80. Actor Lois Chiles (“Austin Powers,” “Moonraker”) is 79. Actor Amy Wright is 76. Actor Sam McMurray (“The King of Queens,” “The Tracey Ullman Show”) is 74. Singer Samantha Fox is 60. Guitarist Ed O’Brien of Radiohead is 58. Actor Flex Alexander (“One on One”) is 56. Actor Danny Pino (“Cold Case”) is 52. Bassist Zach Carothers of Portugal. The Man is 45. Actor Alice Braga (“I Am Legend”) is 43. Singer-songwriter Margo Price is 43. Drummer De’Mar Hamilton of Plain White T’s is 42. Actor Samira Wiley (“Orange Is the New Black”) is 39. Actor Leonie Elliott (“Call the Midwife”) is 38.
Other popular or historical birthdays on April 15th
- Leonardo da Vinci, artist and inventor
- Henry James, author
- Nikita Khrushchev, Soviet leader
- Elizabeth Montgomery, actress
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Unexpected Team-Up: Prince William and Emma Watson Unite for Change
Prince William had plenty to celebrate this weekend, but his latest public appearance quickly turned heads for a very different reason. After marking his 44th birthday and Father's Day with his family, the future king returned to royal duties—and made a surprisingly personal confession about the emotional toll of climate change.
William joined Hollywood stars Emma Watson and Benedict Cumberbatch at a United for Wildlife forum in London, an initiative he launched with the Royal Foundation in 2013. The organization works around the world to combat wildlife trafficking, environmental crime, and the destruction of endangered species.
But it was William's candid admission about his own fears that stole the spotlight.
The Prince of Wales revealed that climate change has caused him "sleepless nights," admitting he has struggled with anxiety about what the future could look like. Yet instead of allowing those fears to overwhelm him, William said seeing real progress through conservation efforts has helped keep his environmental anxiety under control.
He also delivered a powerful message to business leaders, urging them to become the kind of leaders they admired when they were children. With technology and innovation transforming the world at an incredible pace, William challenged CEOs to use their influence to create meaningful change.
The event launched London Climate Action Week, with more royal appearances expected, including the Earthshot Prize assembly.
Emma Watson also delivered a surprising revelation of her own. The Harry Potter star highlighted the fashion industry's enormous environmental impact, pointing out that it produces more emissions than aviation and ranks behind only oil among major polluting industries.
Watson, who is also pursuing a doctorate in philosophy at Oxford, shared a hilarious story about mistakenly believing paparazzi were following her. After spotting photographers with telephoto lenses, she arranged a distraction and escaped through another exit. The twist? They weren't photographing her at all. They were waiting to capture a red kite.
Meanwhile, Benedict Cumberbatch praised William as "a great guy" and urged businesses and individuals to recognize that they can still make a difference, even when global environmental challenges appear overwhelming.
With William, Watson, and Cumberbatch joining forces on the issue, the London forum delivered a clear message: the fight against environmental destruction is becoming impossible for the world's biggest names to ignore.
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