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See 40 celebs who turned 40 this year.
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Jay-Z - Born December 4th, Hov celebrated his 40th birthday with close friends in the Dominican Republic this past weekend. Photo Credit:PictureGroup
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Diddy - Mr.Combs reportedly spent $3 million on his 40th Bday Bash. He was born on November 4, 1969. Photo Credit:PictureGroup
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Ice Cube - The veteran West Coast MC was born on June 15th. He joined the 40 club earlier this year.
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RZA - Wu-Tang’s leader may have seen some fireworks for his 40th birthday. The Abbot turned 40 on July 5.
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Jennifer Lopez - J-Lo doesn’t look it, but she’s now 40. The Puerto Rican beauty reached the milestone on July 24th. Photo Credit:PictureGroup
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Bobby Brown - Bobby blew out 40 candles on February 5. Photo Credit: PictureGroup
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Posdunous - A leo, Pos turned 40 August 17th. Photo Credit:PictureGroup
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Nate Dogg - Born two days after Pos, Nate also turned 40 in August. Photo Credit:PictureGroup
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MC Ren - The N.W.A. MC was born on June 14, a day before his former group mate, Ice Cube. Ren turned 40 this year. Photo Credit:PictureGroup
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Brian McKnight - Yet another gemini on the list, McKnight celebrated his birthday on June 5th. Photo Credit:PictureGroup
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K-Ci Hailey - The eldest of the two Hailey brothers turned 40 this past September. Photo Credit:PictureGroup
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Roxanne Shante - It seems like Shante was a 16-year-old battling just yesterday. Photo Credit:PictureGroup
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Masta Killa - The Wu-Tang swordsman turned 40 on August 18th.
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Terrence Howard - The Academy Award-nominated actor was born March 11, 1969. Photo Credit:PictureGroup
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Tyler Perry - Another 40/40 member, Perry celebrated his birthday on September 14th. Photo Credit:PictureGroup
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Morris Chestnut - Chestnut has two things to celebrate every new year, the new calendar and his birthday. He turned 40 earlier this year.
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F. Gary Gray - The acclaimed director turned 40 July 17th. Photo Credit:PictureGroup
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Paula Jai Parker - Yet another "Friday" cast member born in 1969, Parker turned 40 on August 19th.
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Kellita Smith - The wife on "The Bernie Mac Show," Smith turned 40 on July 11th.
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Wood Harris - Remembered for his portrayal of Avon Barksdale on "The Wire," Harris turned 40 on October 17th.
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Erika Alexander - Remember Maxine Shaw from "Living Single?" She turned 40 on November 19th.
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Carl Payne - Known for incarnating Cole Brown on the hit '90s sitcom, "Martin," Payne turned 40 on May 24th.
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Reginald Hayes - One of "Girlfriends'" funniest characters, Hayes (William) turned 40 on July 15th.
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Kim Fields - Tootie turned 40 on May 12th. Photo Credit:PictureGroup
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Jesse L. Martin - The former "Law & Order" actor on January 18th.
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Chandra Wilson - The "Grey's Anatomy" actress turned 40 on August 27h.
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Godfrey - A regular on VH1's various talking heads shows, comedian Godfrey turned 40 on July 21st.
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Larry Johnson - Grandmama turned 40 on March 14th.
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Cedric Ceballos - Born on August 2nd, Ceballos turned 40 earlier this year.
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Shawn Kemp - The former high-flyer turned 40 on November 26th.
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Sam Cassell - The three-time NBA champ turned 40 on November 18th,
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Roy Jones Jr. - The former boxing champ turned 40 on January 16th.
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Rick Fox - Fox turned 40 July 24th. Photo Credit:PictureGroup
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Mariano Rivera - A five-time World Champion, Rivera turned 40 on November 29th.
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Emmitt Smith - The three-time Superbowl champion turned 40 on May 15th.
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Junior Seau - Despite turning 40 on January 19th, the linebacker is still active.
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Ken Griffey Jr. - November 21st marked Ken Griffey Jr.'s 40th birthday.
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Heather Hunter - An adult film star-turned-rapper, Hunter turned 40 on October 1st.
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Lexington Steele - The adult film star turned 40 on November 28th.