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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson -

The wrestler-turned-actor will be celebrating the milestone birthday on May 2.

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Cameron Diaz -

The Hollywood star was born on August 30, 1972 in San Diego, California. Diaz is another famous face turning 50 this year.

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Eminem -

Yes, Slim Shady is turning 50! Marshall Bruce Mathers III, aka Eminem, was born on October 17, 1972, in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

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Ben Affleck -

The accomplished actor is also joining the 50 club in 2022. Ben Affleck will be celebrating his big birthday on August 15.

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Jennifer Garner -

And so is Affleck's ex. The '13 Going on 30' actress  was born on April 17, 1972, in Houston, Texas.

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Idris Elba -

The charismatic British actor, known for his roles in numerous movies and shows such as 'Luther' and 'The Wire,' will turn 50 on September 6.

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Sofía Vergara -

Can you believe the 'Modern Family' star is turning half a century this year? Vergara was born on July 10, 1972, in Barranquilla, Colombia.

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Shaquille O’Neal -

The basketball icon celebrated the big 5-0 on March 6.

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Gwyneth Paltrow -

The Hollywood star was born on September 27, 1972, in Los Angeles, California. This year she will be celebrating her 50th birthday.

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Gabrielle Union -

The famous actress was born on October 29, 1972, in Omaha, Nebraska. Union is yet another star turning 50 this year.

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Jude Law -

The charming English actor will be celebrating half a century on December 29, 2022.

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Tracee Ellis Ross -

The 'black‑ish' actress is yet another famous star turning 50 this year. Tracee Ellis Ross was born on October 29, 1972, in Los Angeles, California.

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Laverne Cox -

The 'Orange Is the New Black' star will be celebrating her 50th birthday on May 29.

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John Cho -

The actor, best known for playing Harold Lee in the Harold & Kumar films, will be celebrating his 50th birthday on June 16.

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Alyssa Milano -

The actress, best known for her roles in shows such as 'Who's the Boss? and 'Charmed,' turns 50 on December 19.

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Busta Rhymes -

Born Trevor George Smith Jr. on May 20, 1972, the famous rapper will be celebrating the big 5-0 this year.

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Maya Rudolph -

The famous actress and comedian was born on July 27, 1972 in Gainesville, Florida. She too will be celebrating her 50th birthday this year.

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Thandiwe Newton -

The famous English actress is turning the big 5-0 on November 6.

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Carmen Electra -

The actress, who became famous for her role in 'Baywatch,' was born on April 20, 1972.

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Liam Gallagher -

The former lead singer of the English rock band Oasis will also be turning 50 in 2022. William John Paul Gallagher was born on September 21, 1972.

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Leslie Mann -

The actress, best known for starring in comedies such as 'This Is 40' (2012), was born on March 26, 1972.

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Marlon Wayans -

The actor and comedian, known for movies such as 'White Chicks' (2004) and 'Scary Movie' (2000), turns 50 on July 23.

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Geri Horner -

Geri Horner, aka Geri Halliwell aka Ginger Spice, became huge in the '90s as a member of the Spice Girls. She is turning the big 5-0 on August 6.

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Common -

Rapper Lonnie Rashid Lynn, better known by his stage name Common, celebrated his 50th birthday on March 13.

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Toni Collette -

The actress was born on November 1, 1972 in Blacktown, Australia. She too is turning 50 this year.

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Timbaland -

The iconic record producer and rapper is also celebrating the big 5-0 in 2022. Timothy Zachery Mosley was born on March 10, 1972.

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Joey McIntyre -

The youngest member of the iconic boy band New Kids on the Block will turn 50 on the last day of the year: December 31.

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Elizabeth Berkley -

You probably remember the actress best for her role in the TV show 'Saved by the Bell.' Berkley was born on July 28, 1972.

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Mark Hoppus -

The bassist and co-lead singer of Blink-182 celebrated his 50th birthday on March 15.

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Rebecca Romijn -

Mystique of the X-Men film series is also turning 50 this year. The actress was born on November 6, 1972.

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Jill Scott -

The Grammy-winning singer and actress turned 50 years old on April 4.

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Selma Blair -

The actress, known for her roles in movies such as 'Cruel Intentions' (1999), turns 50 on June 23.

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Wayne Brady -

The comedian, actor, singer, and overall TV personality will be turning 50 on June 2.

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Jenny McCarthy -

The actress and former Playmate was born on November 1, 1972. So she will also be celebrating half a century this year!

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Josh Duhamel -

The actor and former fashion model will be celebrating his 50th birthday on November 14, 2022.

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Amanda Peet -

The American actress also celebrated her milestone birthday in 2022. Peet was born on January 11, 1972.

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Rob Thomas -

The front man of Matchbox Twenty, also known for the 1999 hit 'Smooth' by Santana, turned 50 on February 14.

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Dane Cook -

This year is also a big one for the American comedian, who celebrated his 50th birthday on March 18.

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Big Show -

Wrestler Paul Wight, better known for his ring name Big Show, was born on February 8, 1972. 

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Brad Paisley -

The country music singer-songwriter was born on October 28, 1972 in Glen Dale, West Virginia. This year Paisley celebrates his 50th birthday.

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Jermaine Dupri -

The music mogul, known for producing artists such as Usher, Jay-Z, and Mariah Carey, will be celebrating his 50th birthday on September 23, 2022.

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Zinedine Zidane -

The French soccer icon was born on June 23, 1972. He too is turning 50.

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Billie Joe Armstrong -

The lead singer of Green Day may still have that young rebel look, but he too is 50 in 2022. He was born on February 17, 1972, in Oakland, California.

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Tré Cool -

The Green Day front man is not the only one to celebrate his 50th birthday this year. The band's drummer, Frank Edwin Wright III, better known as Tré Cool, will also turn half a century in 2022! He was born on December 9, 1972.

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Miranda Hart -

The English comedian was born on December 14, 1972, so this year she will be celebrating the big 5-0.

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Lisa Leslie -

The former pro basketball player is turning half a century on July 7, 2022.

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Peter Billingsley -

The actor, best known for starring in 'A Christmas Story' (1983) as a child, turned 50 on April 16.

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Mia Hamm -

The American soccer legend was born on March 17, 1972, in Selma, Alabama. 

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Karl Urban -

The Kiwi actor, born in Wellington, New Zealand, turns 50 years old on June 7.

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Taylor Hawkins -

The Foo Fighters drummer also joined the 50 club this year. Hawkins was born on February 17, 1972.

Sources: (The List Wire)

See also: Celebs who got married over the age of 50

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