Is Today the Most '90s Birthday Ever? Neve Campbell, Seann William Scott and More Xennial Celebs Who Celebrate on Oct. 3

Mar. 15, 2025

Alicia Silverstone, Seann William Scott and Neve Campbell in the 1990s.Photo:Ron Galella Collection via Getty; SGranitz/WireImage; Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Ron Galella Collection via Getty; SGranitz/WireImage; Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

There’s something about October 3.Today happens to be the birthday of a boy bander, aScreamstar,American Pie’s bad boy and a handful of other Gen X-meets-Millennial celebrities who were born in the ’70s and ’80s. It kind of begs the question: is this the most ’90s birthday ever?Here, find out which six stars are blowing out the candles today — plus the bonus two who celebrate tomorrow.

There’s something about October 3.

Today happens to be the birthday of a boy bander, aScreamstar,American Pie’s bad boy and a handful of other Gen X-meets-Millennial celebrities who were born in the ’70s and ’80s. It kind of begs the question: is this the most ’90s birthday ever?

Here, find out which six stars are blowing out the candles today — plus the bonus two who celebrate tomorrow.

01of 08Gwen StefaniGwen Stefani in 1998.Tim Mosenfelder/GettyNo Doubtlead vocalistGwen Stefaniis turning 55 today. With hits like “Just a Girl,” “Sunday Morning,” “Don’t Speak” and “Spiderwebs,” Stefani and the rest of her bandmates became wildly popular in the ‘90s.

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Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani in 1998.Tim Mosenfelder/Getty

Tim Mosenfelder/Getty

No Doubtlead vocalistGwen Stefaniis turning 55 today. With hits like “Just a Girl,” “Sunday Morning,” “Don’t Speak” and “Spiderwebs,” Stefani and the rest of her bandmates became wildly popular in the ‘90s.

02of 08Neve CampbellNeve Campbell in 1997.SGranitz/WireImageCanadian actressNeve Campbellis turning 51 on Oct. 3. She landed her first breakout role as Sidney Prescott in Wes Craven’sScream(1996) —and recently revealedshe’ll be back for the upcomingScream 7.

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Neve Campbell

Neve Campbell in 1997.SGranitz/WireImage

SGranitz/WireImage

Canadian actressNeve Campbellis turning 51 on Oct. 3. She landed her first breakout role as Sidney Prescott in Wes Craven’sScream(1996) —and recently revealedshe’ll be back for the upcomingScream 7.

03of 08Tommy LeeTommy Lee in 1994.Ron Galella Collection via GettyMötley CrüedrummerTommy Leeturns 62 on Oct. 3. Lee took a five-year hiatus from his group in 1999 and went on to form another band, Methods of Mayhem, the same year. He’s currently back on tour with the Crüe.

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Tommy Lee

Tommy Lee in 1994.Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Mötley CrüedrummerTommy Leeturns 62 on Oct. 3. Lee took a five-year hiatus from his group in 1999 and went on to form another band, Methods of Mayhem, the same year. He’s currently back on tour with the Crüe.

04of 08Kevin RichardsonKevin Richardson in 1997.Vinnie Zuffante/GettyCelebrating his 53rd birthday today isKevin Richardsonof theBackstreet Boys. With hits like “I Want It That Way” and “As Long as You Love Me,” Richardson and the rest of the Boys were some of the biggest heartthrobs of the ‘90s.

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Kevin Richardson

Kevin Richardson in 1997.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

Celebrating his 53rd birthday today isKevin Richardsonof theBackstreet Boys. With hits like “I Want It That Way” and “As Long as You Love Me,” Richardson and the rest of the Boys were some of the biggest heartthrobs of the ‘90s.

05of 08Sean William ScottSeann William Scott in 1999.Barry King/WireImageSean William Scottearned a place in pop culture history as Steve Stifler inAmerican Pie(1999). This year he turns 48 on Oct. 3.

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Sean William Scott

Seann William Scott in 1999.Barry King/WireImage

Barry King/WireImage

Sean William Scottearned a place in pop culture history as Steve Stifler inAmerican Pie(1999). This year he turns 48 on Oct. 3.

06of 08Ashlee SimpsonAshlee Simpson in 2004.Frank Micelotta/GettyHer debut albumAutobiographydropped in 2004, but in the late 1990s,Ashlee Simpsonwas already on the scene, serving as a backup dancer for big sisterJessica Simpsonbriefly. The singer and former reality star turns 40 on Oct. 3.

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Ashlee Simpson

Ashlee Simpson in 2004.Frank Micelotta/Getty

Frank Micelotta/Getty

Her debut albumAutobiographydropped in 2004, but in the late 1990s,Ashlee Simpsonwas already on the scene, serving as a backup dancer for big sisterJessica Simpsonbriefly. The singer and former reality star turns 40 on Oct. 3.

07of 08Bonus: Alicia SilverstoneAlicia Silverstone in 1995.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicOkay so she was technically born on Oct. 4, but whatever!Alicia Silverstone, a breakout movie star of the ‘90s, turns 48 this year. After starring in films likeThe CrushandBatman & Robin, she became a household name; however, her most memorable role to many was in 1995 asCher HorowitzinClueless.

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Bonus: Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone in 1995.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Okay so she was technically born on Oct. 4, but whatever!Alicia Silverstone, a breakout movie star of the ‘90s, turns 48 this year. After starring in films likeThe CrushandBatman & Robin, she became a household name; however, her most memorable role to many was in 1995 asCher HorowitzinClueless.

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Bonus: Rachael Leigh Cook

Rachael Leigh Cook in the early 2000s.SGranitz/WireImage

source: people.com