The Celebrities Hitting Major Milestone Birthdays in 2026

This year, many celebrities are celebrating milestone birthdays. As they enter a new decade, they may feel a sense of trepidation. A hair and beauty expert shared why they don’t need to feel this way. Each new milestone birthday is a chance to focus on health and renewal for the years to come.

These celebrities are celebrating their 40th and 50th birthdays in 2026

Danielle Louise, a hair and beauty expert on the Fresha app, described 40 as one of the most “transformative beauty milestones.” When people reach this point, beauty “experimentation gives way to polish, confidence and consistency.” 

Lady Gaga, Drake, Megan Fox, Lindsay Lohan, Emilia Clarke, and Robert Pattinson are all turning 40 in 2026. Louise noted that their beauty, hair, and skincare routines will likely change this year.

“At 40, skin and hair stop recovering from stress in the same way,” she explained. “That’s why we see fewer extremes and more tailored routines — softer color, barrier-supporting skincare and regular professional maintenance.”

Some high-profile names turning 50 this year include Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Reynolds, Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Farrell, and Emma Bunton. Louise believes they will go into this decade with confidence and a focus on health.

“At 50, people know exactly what works for them,” she said. “You see a shift towards scalp health, hair density, hydration, and skin longevity — not drastic changes.”

These celebrities are celebrating their 70th and 80th birthdays

In 2026, celebrities like Geena Davis, Kim Cattrall, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Rita Wilson, and Tom Hanks will all turn 70. Louise noted that it’s impressive to hit this milestone with “global relevance” still intact.

“At this stage, beauty becomes about comfort and polish,” she said. “Healthy hair texture, good grooming, and well-supported skin matter more than chasing youth.”

As celebrities like Dolly Parton and Cher enter their 80s this year, Louise noted that they will continue to shape global beauty trends. 

“At 80, beauty is no longer about trends — it’s about identity,” she said. “Hair, skin, and personal style become statements of confidence, not age.”

She shared the importance of milestone celebrations

While birthdays, especially milestone ones, can seem daunting, Louise believes people should view them as “reset moments.” Celebrities are leading this trend and using birthdays as an opportunity focus on themselves.

“Milestone birthdays used to come with panic,” says Danielle. “Now, celebrities are using them as reset points — focusing on hair health, skin quality, and routines that actually support them at that stage of life.”

She added that when celebrities accept their age, it changes the way people might view their own birthdays.

“Celebrities make these moments visible,” she said. “When people see stars thriving at 40, 50, 70, or 80, it changes expectations for everyone else.”