Aries season runs from March 21st-April 19th. In honor of that, here are 12 well-known Aries celebrities. Let us know who your favorite is!
Aries are known for being energetic, passionate, and competitive. They tend to have very bold personalities and stand up for what they believe in, so if you are on the more timid side, you may benefit from having an Aries in your life. Let’s see how many Aries celebrities you know.
Marvin Gaye
April 2nd, 1939
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Nicknamed the “Prince of Soul,” Marvin Gaye was known for his singing and songwriting. Some of his most famous songs include “Let’s Get It On” (1973) and “Mercy Mercy Me” (1971). He won multiple awards including a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 1983 for “Sexual Healing” and a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album in 1971 for What’s Going On.
Aretha Franklin
March 25th, 1942
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Aretha Franklin was a well known singer and pianist. Some of her well-known songs include “Think” (1968) and “Ever Changing Times” (1967). She was considered the “Queen of Soul” and won many awards. She was the first female artist to be included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and won 18 Grammy awards by 2008.
Diana Ross
March 26th, 1944
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Known for her singing and acting, Diana Ross has been big in entertainment since the 1960s. She was the lead singer of the group The Supremes with some of their known songs being “You Can’t Hurry Love” (1966) and “Come See About Me” (1964). Some movies she played in include The Wiz (1978) and Mahogany (1975).
Chaka Khan
March 23rd, 1953
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Yvette Marie Stevens, also known as Chaka Khan is known as the “Queen of Funk.” Some of her hits include “I Feel for You” and “Through the Fire,” both in 1984 (Britannica). She was a member of the group Rufus, but also produced multiple solo albums including Chaka Khan (1982) and I Feel For You (1984).
Eddie Murphy
April 3rd, 1961
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Best known for his acting and comedy, Eddie Murphy has played in multiple famous movies and shows. Some of these include Daddy Day Care (2003), Dr. Dolittle (1998), and Coming to America (2021). He also was the voice of Donkey in the movie Shrek, and will continue to play that role in Shrek 5 (2026).
Mariah Carey
March 27th, 1969
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Mariah Carey is a well-known singer and actress. Some of her songs include “Emotions” (1991) and “Obssesed” (2009). Her most popular song is arguably “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (2011) which is played many times every year in December. She also played in Glitter in 2001 and Precious in 2009.
Pharrell Williams
April 5th, 1973
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Best known for his music, Pharrell Williams has experience in many areas including rapping, song writing, producing, and more. Some of the most well-known songs he sings include “Happy” (2014) and “Freedom” (2015). Furthermore, he produced multiple hits including “Apeshit” by The Carters and “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar, both in 2018 (TIDAL).
Big Sean
March 25th, 1988
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Known for his rapping, Sean Michael Leonard, also known as Big Sean made multiple hits in the 2010s. Some of his popular songs include “I Don’t F*** With You” (2015) and “Bounce Back” (2017). He is also a seven-time BET award winner and was nominated for multiple Grammy Awards including Best Rap Performance in 2018 for “Bounce Back” and 2021 for “Deep Reverence” with Nipsey Hussle.
Chance the Rapper
April 16th, 1993
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Chancelor Johnathan Bennett, also known as Chance the Rapper is an artist from Chicago, Illinois. Some of his music includes ‘Stars Out’ (2024) and ‘No Problem’ (2016). Furthermore, he has won multiple awards for his work including Grammys for Best Rap Album and Best New Artist.
Lil Nas X
April 9th, 1999
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Known for his music, Montero Lamar Hill, also know as Lil Nas X has made multiple hits in recent years. Some of his most well-known songs include “Old Town Road” (2019), “INDUSTRY BABY” (2021) and “MONTERO” (2021). Furthermore, he has won multiple awards including a Grammy for Best Music Video and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance in 2020 for Old Town Road (remix), and an MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 2021 for Montero (Call Me by Your Name).
Halle Bailey
March 27th, 2000
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Halle Bailey started off singing in a duo with her sister called Chloe x Halle. They won Radio Disney’s “Next Big Thing” in 2013, and she’s been thriving since. Popular for her girl power anthems, She is best known for her role as the first Black woman to a live-action Disney princess, as she played Ariel in The Little Mermaid (2023). She also played in the the remake of The Color Purple (2023).
Skai Jackson
April 8th, 2002
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Last but not least on our list of Aries celebrities, Skai Jackson is an actress who is best known for her Disney roles. She played as Zuri in the show ‘Jessie’ (2011-2015) and its spin-off ‘Bunk’d’ (2015-2024). She is an activist and spoke out used her platform to speak out against cyberbullying. Jackson was also listed in Time Magazine’s 30 Most Influential Teens of 2016.
Did we miss any Aries celebrities? Let us know! And happy birthday to all of the Aries out there.
