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Happy birthday, water bearers! January 20 marked the official start of Aquarius season, which will continue until February 19.
Per celebrity astrologist Chani Nicholas, Aquarians are the "brainiac, innovator, and humanitarian of the zodiac." Nicholas also notes that they are "uniquely capable of slicing through distractions and uncovering flashes of brilliance." Astrostyle.com also states that those born under the sign are"quirky, eccentric, and [...] popular without sacrificing their originality."
Do famous celebrity Aquarians meet those criteria? Here are some of the stars born under this sign.
Harry Styles
Fashion icon and One Direction alum Harry Styles was born February 1, 1994, and the risk-taker has never been afraid to be seen as eccentric with his bold looks.
Shakira
The "Hips Don't Lie" singer was born on February 2, 1977. She has certainly participated in humanitarian efforts. In addition to giving away her $20,000 Lamborghini, the "La Tortura" star founded charitable foundations Pies Descalzos (Barefoot), which currently provides education and nutrition to over six thousand impoverished children in Colombia, and ALAS, which has built over 35 early childhood development centers in Colombia, Argentina, and Mexico.
Alicia Keys
"If I Ain't Got You" singer Alicia Keys, whose birthday is January 25, 1981, is certainly an independent innovator. The vocal powerhouse famously stopped wearing makeup in 2016, but also stayed true to her instincts by reclaiming cosmetics in 2023. She also could qualify as a "brainiac," since she's a child prodigy who started writing songs at age 12.
Jennifer Aniston
Friends star Jennifer Aniston, born February 11, 1969, certainly innovated like an Aquarius in the 90s when she led the "Rachel" hairstyle into the spotlight. The animal-lover also wrote a children's book, the proceeds of which benefit rescue dogs.
Ed Sheeran
Born February 17, 1991, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran marches to the beat of his own drummer. Did you know he has a Fresh Prince of Bel-Air tattoo (among others)?
Oprah Winfrey
The legendary host, journalist, and lifestyle mogul didn't just give stuff away to her audience on live TV, she leaned into her Aquarian humanitarian side with multiple charitable foundations of her own. Her birthday is January 29, 1966.
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton has been in the spotlight due to her efforts to provide relief during the Los Angeles Wildfires. She also famously innovated the phrase "That's hot," and claims to have invented the selfie.
Justin Timberlake
The N'SYNC star was born January 31, 1981, and is perhaps most famous for leaving the boy band to pursue a solo career. Talk about innovative!
Megan Thee Stallion
"W.A.P." rapper Megan Thee Stallion's birthday is February 15, 1995. The Dicks! The Musical performer isn't afraid to take on out-of-the-box projects and push boundaries with her explicit lyrics and jaw-dropping outfits.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi
It's double trouble for the Aquarian duo of Ellen and Portia. The comedian and talk show host, whose birthday is January 26, 1958, took a big risk by creating a "final" standup special after being "kicked out" of Hollywood. Her wife, Arrested Development actress Portia De Rossi, was born January 31, 1973. The couple showed off their independent side by moving "the hell out" of the United States to avoid Donald Trump's second term.
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