Celebrity Birthdays: Happy Birthday, Kerry Washington!

Oprah, Justin Timberlake and Kid Cudi also celebrate.

Rakim: January 28 - The rap legend celebrates his 45th birthday.(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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Rakim: January 28 - The rap legend celebrates his 45th birthday.(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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Anthony Hamilton - Hailing from North Carolina, Anthony Hamilton put the soul back into soul music when he entered the scene in 2003. His 2004 hit "Charlene" put him and left him on the map and that is all thanks to the genius ear of Jermaine Dupri. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Anthony Hamilton: January 28 - The "Comin' From Where I'm From" singer, who comes from North Carolina, turns 42. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

Charlie Wilson: January 29 - The lead singer of the Gap Band celebrates his 60th birthday. (Photo: Monica Morgan/WireImage)

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Charlie Wilson: January 29 - The lead singer of the Gap Band celebrates his 60th birthday. (Photo: Monica Morgan/WireImage)

Oprah Winfrey: January 29 - The media icon, who brought her TV channel back from near-death this year, turns 59. (Photo: Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)

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Oprah Winfrey: January 29 - The media icon, who brought her TV channel back from near-death this year, turns 59. (Photo: Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)

Charles Dutton: January 30 - The House M.D. star turns 62. (Photo:  Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Charles Dutton: January 30 - The House M.D. star turns 62. (Photo:  Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Jody Watley: January 30 - The Shalamar singer and '80s icon celebrates her 54th birthday. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Jody Watley: January 30 - The Shalamar singer and '80s icon celebrates her 54th birthday. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Kid Cudi: January 30 - The alternative hip hop artist and budding actor turns 29. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Kid Cudi: January 30 - The alternative hip hop artist and budding actor turns 29. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Khleo Thomas: January 30 - The Roll Bounce actor turns 24. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Khleo Thomas: January 30 - The Roll Bounce actor turns 24. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Kerry Washington: January 31 - The star of Scandal and Django Unchained is having her biggest year ever at 36. (photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Kerry Washington: January 31 - The star of Scandal and Django Unchained is having her biggest year ever at 36. (photo: John Ricard / BET)

Justin Timberlake @jtimberlake - Tweet: "I'm seeing all of these bday wishes from everyone. Thank you from an #oldfart Hope you guys have a great day too! #32 #nonethewiser"Justin Timberlake takes in all the love from fans for his 32nd birthday.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Justin Timberlake: January 31 - The newlywed actor and singer celebrates his 32nd birthday. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Big Boi: February 1 - The OutKast rapper celebrates his 38th birthday. (photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Big Boi: February 1 - The OutKast rapper celebrates his 38th birthday. (photo: John Ricard / BET)

Phil Ivey: February 1 - The World Series of Poker pro celebrates his 37th birthday. (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)

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Phil Ivey: February 1 - The World Series of Poker pro celebrates his 37th birthday. (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)

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Garrett Morris: February 1 - The comedy legend and original cast member fromSaturday Night Live turns 76. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Garrett Morris: February 1 - The comedy legend and original cast member fromSaturday Night Live turns 76. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Shakira: February 2 - The pop star and new mom celebrates her 36th birthday with boyfriend Gerard Pique and baby Milan. (Photo: Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

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Shakira: February 2 - The pop star and new mom celebrates her 36th birthday with boyfriend Gerard Pique and baby Milan. (Photo: Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Gucci Mane @gucci1017 - Tweet: "ASAP whoever calling his mixtape trap lord n----s need to get off my d--k and let they momma get on it."Guess imitation isn’t the best form of flattery since Gucci Mane is not taking too kindly to A$AP Ferg naming his new mixtape Trap Lord after Gucci’s recently released Trap God 2. (Photo: Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

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Gucci Mane: February 2 - The Southern rapper, born Radric Davis, turns 33. (Photo: Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

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Daddy Yankee: February 3 - The reggaeton pioneer celebrates his 36th birthday. (Photo: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images)

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Daddy Yankee: February 3 - The reggaeton pioneer celebrates his 36th birthday. (Photo: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images)

Sean Kingston, @SeanKingston - Tweet: "Back in the studio!!!.. last night recording this #BACK2LIFE album!!.. all my fans and supporters and get ready instores Sept.10TH!!!"The wait is over! SK fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief as Caribbean crooner Sean Kingston announces the completion of his long-awaited Back 2 Life album. (Photo: Tim Boyles/Getty Images for Jingle Ball 2012)

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Sean Kingston: February 3 - The Jamaican rapper, who had a near-death experience on a jet ski this year, turns 23. (Photo: Tim Boyles/Getty Images for Jingle Ball 2012)