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30 superstars who turned 30 in 2011
Can you believe it's been almost 13 years since Britney Spears shot to fame with 'Hit Me Baby One More Time?' Now, as the superstar turns 30 on December 2, CTVNews.ca showcases 30 other celebs also celebrating the milestone, and checks in to see if their careers are still on track. -
Who: Eli Manning
Birthday: January 3
The quarterback, who plays for the New York Giants, is best known for winning the Most Valuable Player award in Super Bowl XLII. Although the team didn't do well in 2010, Manning still managed to post a career high in touchdown passes. -
Who: Alicia Keys
Birthday: January 25
The mom, who gave birth to a boy last year, still has a red hot career at 30. Keys released an album this year, embarked on a four-city tour and is set to co-produce a Broadway play this month. She also won two Grammys this year, was nominated for two Billboard Awards and a BRIT award. -
Who: Elijah Wood
Birthday: January 28
The actor's career is still going strong after his epic role in 'Lord of the Rings.' Wood currently appears in the dark comedy series 'Wilfred' and will reprise his role in 'The Hobbit' films to be released in 2012 and 2013. -
Who: Justin Timberlake
Birthday: January 31
Though the singer and actor is usually making headlines for his love life, his career is still going strong after starring in 'Bad Teacher' with Cameron Diaz and then in 'Friends With Benefits' with Mila Kunis this year. -
Who: Kelly Rowland
Birthday: February 11
The 30-year-old former Destiny's Child member has made a name for herself after the group split. This year, she joined the judging panel on the British reality show 'The X Factor', she released a successful third album and she won a Soul Train Music award. Go Kelly! -
Who: Paris Hilton
Birthday: February 17
The former party-girl socialite never really made positive headlines, but her career is taking a nosedive. Her reality show, 'The World According to Paris,' was cancelled after the first season. However, she did manage to complete her year-long probation this year for a 2010 drug arrest. -
Who: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Birthday: February 17
The actor's career is going steady after starring in the drama '50/50', in which he won a Hollywood Film festival award this year for his role. He will also appear in Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight Rises' in 2012 and the Steven Spielberg film 'Lincoln'. -
Who: Josh Groban
Birthday: February 27
What isn't the musician/song writer/record producer/actor doing for his dirty 30? He embarked on a worldwide tour, appeared in the film 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' and even filled in for Regis Philbin on 'Live with Regis and Kelly'. -
Who: Julia Stiles
Birthday: March 28
She had a lead role in the TV series 'Dexter' last year, but the actress has mostly stayed out of the spotlight this year. She did film 'Between Us', an adaptation of the Off-Broadway play. -
Who: Hayden Christensen
Birthday: April 19
We haven't seen much of the Canadian actor this year. He appeared in the film 'Vanishing on 7th Street' but it didn't make any major headlines with its limited release. -
Who: Jessica Alba
Birthday: April 28
The sexy actress has been busy making babies and movies this year. Her and husband Cash Warren welcomed their second daughter, Haven, and she starred in the fourth installment in the 'Spy Kids' series. The film got negative reviews but it's doubtful that will hurt the beauty's career. -
Who: Jim Sturgess
Birthday: May 16
The English actor and song writer appeared alongside Anne Hathaway in 'One Day' which got mediocre reviews. He also appears in several films next year, but none seem to be groundbreaking. -
Who: Anna Kournikova
Birthday: June 7
The retired Russian tennis star hasn't been doing much these days, except maintain a 10-year relationship with Latin heartthrob Enrique Iglesias. She also occasionally plays tennis for the St. Louis Aces of World Team Tennis. -
Who: Natalie Portman
Birthday: June 9
The 'Black Swan' actress is doing very well at 30. Portman became a first-time mom this year, and was nominated and won a slew of awards including Academy Award, Teen Choice, Golden Globe, MTV Movie and Screen Actor's Guild. She also managed to appear in other films 'Thor' and 'Your Highness.' -
Who: Chris Evans
Birthday: June 13
The actor's career seems to be spiking in his milestone year. He starred in the highly-successful film 'Captain America: The First Avenger', where he also won a 2011 Scream Award for his role. He was also nominated for a Teen Choice Award. He will also star in the 'The Avengers' in 2012. -
Who: Marques Houston
Birthday: August 4
The R&B singer, rapper and actor did put out a music video this year, but has remained largely out of the spotlight. He did announce this year that his former group IMx will reunite for another album. Still not his best year. -
Who: Roger Federer
Birthday: August 8
At 30 years old, the Swiss tennis pro is ranked number three in the world. His year was marked by several losses and victories, even dropping out of his rank for the first time in eight years, but then regaining his position with championship wins. -
Who: Chad Michael Murray
Birthday: August 24
The actor and former fashion model has been largely out of the spotlight for the year, but he has been working on his first novel and shooting the film, 'The Haunting of Georgia,' but will they amount to a career revival? -
Who: Rachel Bilson
Birthday: August 25
The actress and former 'The O.C.' star is currently starring in the show 'Hart of Dixie' which received mixed reviews. She also recently launched a shoe collection for website ShoeMint.com, but it's definitely not a stellar career year for Bilson. -
Who: Beyonce Knowles
Birthday: September 4
What a year for superstar Beyonce! The diva announced her first pregnancy with hubby Jay-Z, released a successful fourth album and won several awards including an American Music Award, Billboard Music Award, MTV Video Music Award and Soul Train Music Award. Her career just seems to be improving with age. -
Who: Jennifer Hudson
Birthday: September 12
The former 'American Idol' contestant and Academy award winner has had a stellar year. After shedding 80 pounds, Hudson's career became even brighter in 2011, with a new album and a starring role in the biopic 'Winnie.' -
Who: Hosea Chanchez
Birthday: September 12
Chancez, who is most recognized for his role as Malik Wright on the hit BET show 'The Game,' had a comeback year with the reprisal of the once-cancelled dramedy. Things will only get better forHosea as 'The Game' is expected to return to TV bigger and better in January 2012. -
Who: Alexis Bledel
Birthday: September 16
Although she's kept a low profile in Hollywood since the end of 'Glimore Girls' in 2007, Bledel has been putting in steady work and 2011 seems to be ending with a bang, with her role in the critically acclaimed film 'Violet & Daisy.' -
Who: Nicole Richie
Birthday: September 21
The socialite and fashion designer has had quite a successful year, and it seems to be growing stronger. 2012 promises to be a big year for Richies as she joins the cast of the upcoming NBC reality show 'Fashion Star.' -
Who: Serena Williams
Birthday: September 26
The tennis player, widely known for her risque sporting attire, had a series of on-court controversies and medical complications that followed her into 2011. Williams only played in six tournaments throughout the year and currently sits ranked world no. 12, a stark contrast to her top ten finishes in previous years. -
Who: Christina Milian
Birthday: September 26
The singer and actress hasn't released any music recently, but was reportedly working on another album this year. She also appeared in one episode of CSI: Las Vegas. Not a solid career year for the 30-year-old. -
Who: Tila Tequila
Birthday: October 24
Tila who? The wild TV personality and model has been out of the spotlight since her fiance died from diabetic ketoacidosis last year and doesn't appear to have much in the works for a career boost. -
Who: Ivanka Trump
Birthday: October 30
It's been a momentous year for the model, entrepreneur and socialite who gave birth to her first child this year. As a judge on 'The Apprentice', an executive at the Trump Organization and having The Donald as her father, it's doubtful Ivanka's career is headed for the rocks. -
Who: Britney Spears
Birthday: December 2
Britney's back! Despite family and career troubles in previous years, the pop princess, who shot to fame as a teenager, proved she's still got it by releasing her seventh album, 'Femme Fatale' and embarking on a world tour. Happy Birthday!
