Knowing which celebrities were born the same year as you is a great marker for progress. It's kind of like growing up with them.
It makes sense that Ariana Grande, born in 1993, is a huge "Harry Potter" nerd. Or that Chris Pratt, born in 1979, loves "The Goonies."
Following a cue from our lists of the most popular movie from every year, most popular TV show, and biggest hit song, we've put together a list of the biggest celebrity from each year you (or someone really young who you know) was born.
To pick these celebrities, we looked at IMDb's Starmeter, Google Trends, some of INSIDER' favorites, and just common sense.
Here's the most popular celebrity from the year you were born, starting in 1975.
1975: Angelina Jolie
The actress, director, celebrity, and would-be-warlord-overthrower was born on June 4.
Other notable celebrities born that year: Bradley Cooper, Drew Barrymore, Eva Longoria, Fergie, Christina Hendricks, 50 Cent, Charlize Theron, Casey Affleck, Marion Cotillard, Kate Winslet, and Mayim Bialik.
1976: Reese Witherspoon
Born on March 22, Witherspoon grew up to be one of the most beloved actresses in the world before taking over Hollywood as the producer of "Gone Girl" and "Big Little Lies."
Other notable celebrities born that year: Isla Fisher, Charlie Day, Rashida Jones, Peyton Manning, Colin Farrell, Benedict Cumberbatch, Sam Worthington, Naomie Harris, Alexander Skarsgård, Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris, and Chadwick Boseman.
1977: Kanye West
The rapper, fashion mogul, and reluctant Kardashian Klan member celebrates his birthday on June 8.
Other notable celebrities born that year: Orlando Bloom, Kerry Washington, Chris Martin, Jessica Chastain, Ludacris, Tom Hardy, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Psy.
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