By Megan Riedlinger
8:52am PST, Nov 26, 2019
Fifty is clearly the new 30 in Hollywood, as many stars are looking better than ever as they hit the milestone birthday in 2019. Just take JAY-Z, for example! The iconic rapper-turned-business mogul joins the 50 club on Dec. 4. Keep reading to see who else joined him this year …
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One year after marking his 49th birthday by jumping out of an airplane and landing on the lawn of the Playboy mansion, Sean "Diddy" Combs celebrated his 50th birthday on Nov. 4 in a more low-key way: He stayed home to celebrate with his kids!
Samantha Bee turned 50 on Oct. 25.
Gwen Stefani celebrated the big 5-0 on Oct. 3 with a small party attended by family members including her three sons plus longtime love Blake Shelton!
The ageless and beautiful Jennifer Lopez turned 50 on July 24 and celebrated with a lavish party thrown by fiancé Alex Rodriguez.
Wyclef Jean turned 50 years old on Oct. 17.
"South Park" co-creator Trey Parker, who also co-developed the hit Broadway musical "Book of Mormon," hit his 50th birthday on Oct. 19. We hope it was full of laughter!
We know it's nearly impossible to believe, but boybander Donnie Wahlberg celebrated a big birthday on Aug. 17: It's when the actor and New Kids on the Block singer turned 50!
Multi-talented Tyler Perry turned the big 5-0 on Sept. 13.
On Nov. 11, original "Queer Eye" star Carson Kressley ate a slice of his 50th birthday cake.
The hilarious Ken Jeong turned 50 on July 13.
David Boreanaz became a 50-year-old "Angel" on May 16.
We're still having a hard time believing that Paul Rudd turned 50 on April 6.
2019 has been a big year for Peter Dinklage! Not only did his hit show "Game of Thrones" end, but he won his fourth Emmy for playing Tyrion Lannister on the drama and celebrated his 50th birthday on June 11.
Another "Friends" star has turned 50: Chandler Bing himself, Matthew Perry, hit the milestone birthday on Aug. 19.
Another "Grey's Anatomy" star blew out 50 candles in 2019! Chandra Wilson's 50th birthday was Aug. 27.
"The Walking Dead" star Norman Reedus turned 50 on Jan. 6.
Happy birthday, Marilyn Manson! The rocker turned 50 on Jan. 5.
June 15 was certainly a good day for Ice Cube — it's when he turned 50!
Hunky and talented Spanish actor Javier Bardem joined the 50 club on March 1.
Anne Heche blew out 50 candles on May 25.
Brandon Walsh himself, "Beverly Hills, 90210" alum Jason Priestley, marked his 50th birthday on Aug. 28.
Actor Jason Bateman joined the 50 club on Jan. 14.
Rocker Dave Grohl reached his milestone 50th birthday on Jan. 14.
Welsh actor Michael Sheen turned the big 5-0 on Feb. 5.
Model Angie Everhart turned 50 on Sept. 7.
Happy birthday, Christian Slater! The actor turned 50 on Aug. 18.
Comedy star Jack Black turned the big 5-0 on Aug. 28.
Terrence Howard turned 50 on March 11.
On March 4, Chaz Bono marked his 50th birthday.
Edward Norton's 50th birthday was on Aug. 18.
Morris Chestnut celebrated the big 5-0 on Jan. 1.
"NCIS" star Pauley Perrette rang in her 50th birthday on March 27.
"Avengers" actor Dave Bautista celebrated his 50th birthday on Jan. 18.
Bobby Brown turned 50 years old on Feb. 5.
Ice skating champion and "Dancing With the Stars" alum Nancy Kerrigan turned 50 years old on Oct. 13.
Patton Oswalt celebrated his 50th birthday on Jan. 27.
"A Different World" alum Cree Summer rang in her 50th birthday on July 7.
"Lost" star Naveen Andrews celebrated the big 5-0 on Jan. 17.
