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A Weehawken, New Jersey restaurant apologized after a birthday cake for a guest who uses a wheelchair had the plate labeled with the words 'Happy Birthday Wheelchair,' a notation the restaurant said was meant to indicate where the cake should be delivered and was inadvertently written on the dessert; the guest was upset, the restaurant issued an apology and said it would take steps to prevent a repeat.
Ryan Reynolds marked Blake Lively’s 39th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post calling her “the very best human I know,” sharing a carousel of affectionate moments from their family life. The couple, married since 2012 and parents to four, have largely kept their private life private, even as Lively navigates ongoing legal fallout from It Ends With Us. Reynolds’ tribute centers on love and admiration, with friends and family chiming in with birthday wishes.
Vanessa Bryant marked Kobe Bryant’s would‑be 48th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram tribute, sharing a smiling photo of Kobe and writing, “Happy birthday, baby. I love you so much. 8/23.” The post prompted tributes from fans and fellow athletes, including Candace Parker and Michael Phelps, and underscores Kobe’s legacy with the Lakers over a 20‑season career and his and Gianna’s death in 2020.
On what would have been Kobe Bryant's 48th birthday, the sports world paid tributes, highlighting his 20-year Lakers career, 18 All-Star selections, five championships, 33,643 career points, and his 2018 Oscar win for Dear Basketball.
Hailey Bieber kicked off celebrations for her and Justin Bieber's son Jack's second birthday with homemade chocolate chip pancakes, sharing the sweet moment on Instagram Stories as the family marks Jack's growing milestones.
Matt Damon and wife Luciana Barroso marked Gia’s 18th birthday with a multigenerational Disneyland outing, with the family—including daughters Alexia, Isabella and Stella—matching in “Birthday Crew” Disney shirts while Gia wore Minnie ears. The celebration came during a break in Damon’s The Odyssey promo tour, and he spoke about his daughters’ paths in film, noting Alexia’s behind-the-camera work and that the younger sisters are still pursuing opportunities in cinema.
Hailey Bieber marked son Jack Blues’s 2nd birthday with candle-topped, mouse-shaped pancakes, sharing a photo on Instagram set to Justin Bieber’s “Everything Hallelujah.” The couple, who welcomed Jack in August 2024 and keep his face private, have previously shown glimpses of family life and discussed expanding their brood; Jack even appeared in a music video for his dad’s Yukon track.
Hayden Panettiere’s Nashville co-star Sylvia Jefferies revealed that Panettiere had planned to celebrate her upcoming 37th birthday with castmates in South Carolina and to travel to Europe to see her daughter Kaya, including a potential surprise at Charles Esten’s Greenville show; she died in a Greenville Airbnb from a suspected overdose, leaving friends to remember the birthday plans she hoped to fulfill.
Wladimir Klitschko, Panettiere’s ex-fiancé and father of their daughter Kaya, posted an emotional Instagram tribute for what would have been her 37th birthday, thanking fans for support and urging people to spread love; Panettiere died earlier this month after being found in cardiac arrest in Greenville, South Carolina, with authorities investigating and the DEA involved; Klitschko had previously shared an emotional message after her death.
Martha Stewart unveiled rose-gold hair in an Instagram post with celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton, swapping her signature blonde bob to mark her 85th birthday.
Savannah Guthrie reunited with Hoda Kotb over the weekend for an at-home moment ahead of Kotb’s 62nd birthday, following Guthrie’s return from filming a Wordle-based game show in the U.K.; fans cheered the pair as the iconic morning-TV duo, sharing photos from Kotb’s Bronxville home balcony and celebrating the birthday tribute.
Shawn Mendes publicly confirmed his romance with Bruna Marquezine by posting a birthday tribute on Instagram — his first main-grid post about her — featuring Rio de Janeiro moments, including a visit to Casa Amarela Providência and a cute photo with her and her dog. The caption includes Portuguese lines like “Feliz aniversário my baby” and a translation of “Eu te amo muito muito muitoo,” signaling a celebrated relationship after dating rumors that began in December 2025. The couple has been spotted on PDA-filled outings in both the U.S. and Brazil, including a recent beach day in Rio.
Meghan Markle marked her 45th birthday with a playful Instagram Stories clip filmed by Prince Harry, dancing in the kitchen in a graphic T‑shirt that reads 'It's giving Mrs.', paired with pajama‑style white pants and a birthday headband, while balloons and flowers sit nearby.
Martha Stewart marked turning 85 with a low-key Instagram post showing her in a black swimsuit in a hot tub, captioned “The new hot tub is AMAZING!” The piece also notes ongoing pool renovations at her Skylands estate, a celebratory video montage by Marquee Brands featuring fellow celebs, and mentions that she previously turned down joining The Real Housewives of NYC; she is set to be portrayed by Cate Blanchett in the upcoming biopic Good Thing.
Jessica Simpson celebrated turning 46 with a poolside bikini selfie as she readies for a return to performing after years away, sharing that her children have never seen her perform live and noting how motherhood and her fashion line shaped her career; she plans to write more personal, honest songs reflecting her updated perspective.