Born on June 9th? You share your birthday with Johnny Depp, Natalie Portman, Kiran Bedi, Sonam Kapoor and more | Today’s news
If you were born on June 9, you share your birthday with a number of renowned personalities, including actors, authors, Indian celebrities and more. These people are from different walks of life, contributing to entertainment, literature, politics, sports and other industries.
Celebrities born on June 9
From Hollywood’s Johnny Depp and Natalie Portman to India’s Kiran Bedi and Sonam Kapoor, see who was born on June 9.
Johnny Depp
Hollywood’s most famous star Johnny Depp gained worldwide fame with hits such as Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Pirates of the Caribbean, where his portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow became an icon. In addition to his acting career, Depp has also worked as a musician and producer. He has gained media attention in recent years due to a highly publicized legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard.
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Natalie Portman
Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman is considered one of the most respected artists of her generation. She rose to prominence with Léon: The Professional before gaining worldwide recognition as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Portman later earned critical acclaim for films such as Black Swan, Jackie and V for Vendetta. Portman is also a Harvard graduate and is known as an advocate for animal rights and gender equality.
Michael J Fox
Beloved actor and activist Michael J Fox became famous for the Back to the Future trilogy and the hit sitcom Family Ties. Widely admired as one of Hollywood’s biggest stars in the 1980s and 1990s. In 1998, Fox publicly disclosed his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and subsequently became a leading advocate for medical research through the Michael J Fox Foundation.
Sonam Kapoor
Sonam Kapoor, daughter of Anil Kapoor, known for her fashionable personality, has established herself as one of the most popular Bollywood actresses. She gained recognition through films like Neerja, Raanjhanaa and Khoobsurat. Her last release was Blind.
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Les Paul
Pioneering guitarist, inventor and innovator Les Paul played a transformative role in shaping modern music. He is credited with helping to develop the solid body electric guitar that revolutionized rock, blues and popular music. Paul was a consummate musician whose recordings and experimentation with multi-track recording techniques influenced generations of artists. His legacy continues through the iconic Gibson Les Paul guitar.
Kieran Bedi
Kiran Bedi has made history as the first Indian woman officer in the Indian Police Service (IPS). Throughout her career, she has earned recognition for prison reforms, administrative initiatives and anti-corruption efforts. After her police career, Bedi entered public life as an activist, author and politician, later serving as the Governor of the city of Puducherry.
Charles Webb
An American novelist best known for writing The Graduate, Charles Webb left a lasting mark on popular culture through a single work that became a literary and cinematic phenomenon. The novel, published in 1963, was later adapted into an acclaimed 1967 film starring Dustin Hoffman. It became one of the defining films of its era. Although Webb wrote several other books, none had the cultural impact of The Graduate.
