
2017 is set to be a big year for many reasons. For the following celebrities, it will mark a milestone as they celebrate the big 5-0. Funny lady Leslie Jones of "Ghostbusters" and "SNL" fame turns 50 on September 7.

Singer R. Kelly turned 50 January 8.

Musician Dave Matthews celebrated his big day on January 9.

Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell also turned 50 on January 9.

British actress Emily Watson breaks the waves of being a quinquagenarian on January 14.

Actress Laura Dern will not only star in "Twin Peaks" this year, but she also celebrated her 50th birthday on February 10.

Movie star Benicio del Toro may have rounded up some of the "Usual Suspects" for his big day on February 19.

"CSI" star George Eads turned 50 on March 1.

We don't know if Connie Britton was in "Nashville" or not on her special day. She turned 50 on March 6.

Did you remember to raise a cup of java in honor of "Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life" star Lauren Graham on March 16?

Here's hoping Billy Corgan had a Smashing (Pumpkins) time on March 17.

Actress Tracey Needham, seen here with David James Elliott, celebrated her milestone on March 28.

We sang happy birthday to Liz Phair on April 17.

Actress Maria Bello got her cake on April 18.

Hopefully Sherri Shepherd enjoyed "The View" from wherever she celebrates on April 22.

"CSI: NY" star Melina Kanakaredes celebrated her birthday on April 23.

Country superstar Tim McGraw marked his milestone the same year as his wife Faith Hill (more on that later). His birthday is May 1.

Newsflash! CNN's Anderson Cooper turned 50 on June 3.

We don't anticipate that Paul Giamatti's day went "Sideways" on June 6.

Nicole Kidman is a superstar, and she was sure treated like one for her 50th on June 20.

Actress Sherry Stringfield turned 50 on June 24.

"Eyewitness" star Gil Bellows celebrated his birthday on June 28.

"Baywatch" beauty Pamela Anderson marked a half-century on July 1.

July 16 was the big day for Will Ferrell.

Vin Diesel raced into his birthday on July 18.

"Friends" feted Matt LeBlanc on July 25.

"The Expendables" star Jason Statham celebrated on July 26.

Carrie-Anne Moss, star of "Jessica Jones" and "The Matrix," got her day on August 21.

Actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje turned 50 on August 22.

Ty Burrell brings the funny on "Modern Family" and may have on August 22.

Crooner and talk-show host Harry Connick Jr. turns 50 on September 11.

Comedian Louis C.K. hits his milestone on September 12.

"3rd Rock from the Sun" star Kristen Johnston can get her shine on September 20.

Country star Faith Hill marks her big birthday the same year as husband Tim McGraw. She turns 50 on September 21.

"Ray Donovan" star Liev Schreiber and his scruff turn 50 on October 4.

You can wish actor Guy Pearce a happy birthday on October 5.

Keith Urban's actress wife, Nicole Kidman, actually beats him to this milestone. His birthday is October 26.

Such a "Pretty Woman!" Julia Roberts celebrates her 50th on October 28.

Actress Joely Fisher celebrates her birthday on October 29.

Rocker Gavin Rossdale has his special day on October 30.

Ice ice baby! Rapper and reality star Vanilla Ice is chill about turning 50 on October 31.

"Melrose Place" star Courtney Thorne-Smith has her birthday on November 8.

Late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel is 50 on November 13.

Hard to believe Denise from "The Cosby Show" is turning 50. Lisa Bonet celebrates on November 16.

"Spotlight" star Mark Ruffalo has his day on November 22.

Actress Salli Richardson-Whitfield is a pre-Thanksgiving baby. Her birthday is November 23.

Director Judd Apatow had a hit with "The 40-Year-Old Virgin." He turns 50 on December 6.

Academy Award-winning actress Mo'Nique turns 50 on December 11.

Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx may be "Sleepless" on December 13. That's the day he turns 50.


