January Birthdays in the Soap World: Celebrating the Stars We Love
As the holiday festivities wind down, the soap opera world gears up for a month filled with birthday celebrations. January brings joyous moments for several beloved actors and actresses, and Soap Hub has compiled a list of their special dates. Whether you prefer sending digital wishes via Twitter and Instagram or opting for the traditional route with an actual card, here’s a guide to when your favorite soap stars will be blowing out their birthday candles.
January Birthdays: A Soap Opera Celebration
- Diamond White (Paris, B&B) and Eden Riegel (AMC) – January 1:
- Diamond White of The Bold and the Beautiful turns 25, sharing her special day with All My Children alum Eden Riegel, who celebrates her 43rd birthday.
- Rick Hearst (Soap Opera Veteran) – January 4:
- Rick Hearst, a familiar face on various soaps, including General Hospital, marks his big day at 59 years old.
- Joe Flanigan (ex-Neil, GH) – January 5:
- General Hospital alum Joe Flanigan celebrates his 57th birthday, bringing cheer to fans who fondly remember his time on the show.
- Camryn Grimes (Mariah, Y&R) – January 7:
- New mom Camryn Grimes, known for her role as Mariah on The Young and the Restless, commemorates her 34th birthday.
- Donnell Turner (Curtis, GH) and Kathleen Noone (Soap Opera Veteran) – January 8:
- GH’s Donnell Turner blows out candles for his 51st birthday, while soap veteran Kathleen Noone, with credits on AMC, Sunset Beach, Passions, and Knots Landing, turns 79.
- Vernee Watson (Stella, GH) and James Scott (ex-EJ, DAYS) – January 14:
- GH’s Vernee Watson turns 70, and Days of our Lives alum James Scott, remembered as EJ, celebrates his 45th birthday.
- Anders Hove (ex-Faison, GH) – January 16:
- Celebrating his 68th birthday, Anders Hove, known for his memorable portrayal of Faison on General Hospital, joins the festivities.
- Jane Elliot (Tracy, GH) – January 17:
- GH’s veteran actress Jane Elliot marks her 77th birthday, adding her own touch of glamour to the celebratory month.