50 Famous Aries Celebrities Born Under The First Zodiac Sign
Sophia Dalton Some people are born to be in the limelight, and these famous Aries celebrities, born between the dates of March 21 and April 19, were astrologically destined for fame and fortune. Eminent Aries personalities, known in astrology by the symbol of the Ram, possess star-powered personality traits others can't help but admire from near and far.
Ambitious and pioneering fire signs, Aries are the first sign of the zodiac, so their nature is representative of the initial sparking of flame. Basically, you could say that people born under an Aries Sun sign are both inspired and inspirational.
Aries are known for personality traits that make them fiery, hot-headed and passionate. They exude an expressive energy that makes them hard to keep up with at times. People born under the Aries Sun sign are known for their ambition, couples with their powerful drive to succeed. Aries celebrities have a natural charisma that helps them stand out from the crowd, allowing them to etch their indelible path to fame and stardom.
In terms of love compatibility, Aries make a good match for Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius and Aquarius.
Ruled by the planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war. Aries are highly competitive hard workers that love being connected to people that share a strong work ethic.
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The 50 stars listed below have made their marks in realms of dance, television, film and music, rising to the top through sheer dedication and often unparalleled talent. Read on to learn about these famous Aries, including their birthdays, Moon signs, memorable quotes, and what each is best known for accomplishing thanks to their spectacular Aries traits.
Famous Aries Actors and Actresses
1. Matthew Broderick
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Birthday: March 21, 1962
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Libra
Memorable quote: "I just want the money and the fame and the adoration, and I don't want any of the other stuff."
Matthew Broderick is an American actor known for his roles in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," the voice of the adult Simba in Disney's "The Lion King," and Leo Bloom in both the Broadway musical "The Producers" and its 2005 film adaptation
2. Reese Witherspoon
Birthday: March 22, 1975
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Sagittarius
Memorable quote: "Everybody needs love. Everyone deserves it."
Reese Witherspoon is an American actress known for her roles in "Legally Blonde," "Sweet Home Alabama," and "Cruel Intentions."
3. Michelle Monaghan
Birthday: March 23, 1976
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Capricorn
Memorable quote: "We're all flawed people at the end of the day; I don't know any perfect people."
Michelle Monaghan is an American actress known for her roles in "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," "Gone Baby Gone," "Pixels" and "Constantine."
4. Jessica Chastain
Birthday: March 24, 1977
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Taurus
Memorable quote: "The power of 'no' means you're educating people in how to treat you."
Jessica Chastain is an American actress and producer known for her roles in "Zero Dark Thirty," "Crimson Peak," "The Help," "Interstellar," and "The Martian."
5. Jim Parsons
Birthday: March 24, 1973
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Sagittarius
Memorable quote: "If I ever wrote a script myself, it would be strongly emotional material."
Jim Parsons is an actor known for playing Sheldon Cooper on celebrated TV series, "The Big Bang Theory."
6. Sarah Jessica Parker
Birthday: March 25, 1965
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Capricorn
Memorable quote: "When real people fall down in life, they get right back up and keep walking."
Sarah Jessica Parker is an American actress best known for her work as Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex And The City."
7. Leslie Mann
Birthday: March 26, 1972
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Capricorn
Memorable quote: "Perfect people are the scariest people to me."
Leslie Mann is an American actress known for her roles in "The Cable Guy," "George of the Jungle," "Big Daddy," "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Knocked Up," "17 Again," "Funny People," "This Is 40," and "Blockers."
8. Keira Knightly
Birthday: March 26, 1985
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Taurus
Memorable quote: "I don't think that you can fake warmth. You can fake lust, jealousy, anger; those are all quite easy. But actual, genuine warmth? I don't think you can fake it."
Keira Knightley is an English actress known for her roles in "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," "Love Actually" and "Pride and Prejudice."
9. Nathan Fillion
Birthday: March 27, 1971
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Aries
Memorable quote: "I like to say there are certain things you can't take back: One of them is 'I love you,' and one of them is bullets."
Nathan Fillion is a Canadian-American actor known for his roles in "Castle," "Firefly," and "Buffy The Vampire Slayer."
10. Lucy Lawless
Birthday: March 29, 1968
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Aries
Memorable quote: "My plan is to shock people with what I can do because I've got a few sides to me that I've never used on screen."
Lucy Lawless is a New Zealand-born actress best known for her starring role in "Zena: Warrior Princess."
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11. Ewan McGregor
Birthday: March 31, 1971
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Gemini
Memorable quote: "I never imagined it wouldn't work out for me. I had that absolute certainty in myself that has seen me through, I think, and my parents were absolutely behind me all the way."
Ewan McGregor Is a Scottish actor known for his roles in "Moulin Rouge," "Trainspotting," and the Star Wars prequels.
12. David Oyelowo
Birthday: April 1, 1976
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Aries-Taurus cusp
Memorable quote: "We can't afford to deny our past in a bid to be empowered. But what we can do is contextualize the past."
David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo OBE is an English–American actor and producer best known to date for his portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr. in "Selma."
13. Sam Huntington
Birthday: April 1, 1982
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Cancer
Memorable quote: "I always learn something from every actor I've ever worked with. I always pick something from them."
Sam Huntington is an American actor known for his work on "Being Human, "where he plays werewolf Josh Levison.
14. Eddie Murphy
Birthday: April 3, 1961
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Scorpio
Memorable quote: “Anything you have to acquire a taste for was not meant to be eaten.”
Eddie Murphy is an American actor, comedian and singer best known for his work on Saturday Night Live and his roles in "Beverly Hills Cop," "Coming To America," and "Shrek."
15. Robert Downey, Jr.
Birthday: April 4, 1965
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Taurus
Memorable quote: "I've noticed that worrying is like praying for what you don't want to happen."
Robert Downey Jr is an American actor known for his role as Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, in the Iron Man movies, as well as for "Tropic Thunder," "The Pick-Up Artist," and "Sherlock Holmes."
16. Paul Rudd
Birthday: April 6, 1969
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Sagittarius
Memorable quote: "Anybody that's going on a road trip and doesn't really want to get into a myriad of snacks is probably no one you want to get in the car with."
Paul Rudd is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker known for his roles in "Ant-Man," "Clueless," and "Living With Yourself."
17. Zach Braff
Birthday: April 6, 1975
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Aquarius
Memorable quote: "I am really driven, but my drive doesn't effect the conversations I have in my head about life, and my worries and fears and insecurities."
Zach Braff is an American actor director, screenwriter and producer best known for his role as J.D. on "Scrubs."
18. Russell Crowe
Birthday: April 7, 1964
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Aquarius
Memorable quote: "People accuse me of being arrogant all the time. I'm not arrogant, I'm focused."
Russell Crowe is a New Zealand-born actor, film producer and musician who has spent most of his life in Australia and is best known for his roles in "Gladiator," "A Beautiful Mind," and "Cinderella Man."
19. Jackie Chan
Birthday: April 7, 1954
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Gemini
Memorable quote: "Do not let circumstances control you. You change your circumstances."
Jackie Chan is a martial artist, actor, stuntman, film director, action choreographer, screenwriter, producer, and singer from Hong Kong who is best known for his roles in "Kung Fu Panda,""Rush Hour," and the 2010 remake of "The Karate Kid."
20. Skai Jackson
Birthday: April 8, 2002
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Pisces
Memorable quote: "As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to find my voice."
Skai Jackson is an American actress, YouTuber, and author known for her work in "Jesse," "Bunk'd," "Marvel Rising," and "DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders."
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21. Robin Wright
Birthday: April 8, 1966
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Sagittarius
Memorable quote: "I just love getting dirty."
Robin Wright is an American actress known for her roles in "The Princess Bride," "House of Cards," "Wonder Woman," and "Forrest Gump."
22. Taylor Kitsch
Birthday: April 8, 1981
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Aries
Memorable quote: "I'm an all-or-nothing person."
Taylor Kitsch is a Canadian actor known for his roles in "Friday Night Lights," "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," "John Carter," and "The Covenant."
23. Dennis Quaid
Birthday: April 9, 1954
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Cancer
Memorable quote: "I have a resistance to change in things that I feel comfortable with and that I'm used to."
Dennis Quaid is an American actor known for his roles in "The Parent Trap," "The Big Easy," and "Great Balls of Fire."
24. Kristen Stewart
Birthday: April 9, 1990
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Libra
Memorable quote: "I think romance is anything honest. As long as it's honest, it's so disarming."
Kristen Stewart is an American actress known for playing Bella in "The Twilight Saga" series, as well as for playing the lead role in "Snow White And the Huntsman."
25. Elle Fanning
Birthday: April 9, 1998
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Virgo
Memorable quote: "I'm pretty good with not being afraid to just go up to people and introduce myself."
Elle Fanning is an American actress known for her roles in "Maleficent," "Mary Shelley" and "We Bought A Zoo."
26. Mandy Moore
Birthday: April 10, 1984
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Leo
Memorable quote: "Hope is the most exciting thing there is in life."
Mandy Moore is an American singer, songwriter and actress known for her work in "This Is Us," "A Walk to Remember," and "Tangled."
27. Charlie Hunnam
Birthday: April 10, 1980
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Aquarius
Memorable quote: "I'm pretty mercurial and a very difficult, long-winded decision-maker at the best of times."
Charlie Hunnam is an English actor known for his work in "Queer as Folk," "Sons Of Anarchy," "Pacific Rim," and "Papillon."
28. Saoirse Ronan
Birthday: April 12, 1994
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Taurus
Memorable quote: "It's too distracting to read about yourself. You want to be perfect and you want everyone to love you, and that's never going to happen."
Saoirse Ronan is an Irish and American actress known for her work In "Lady Bird," "Little Women," "Atonement," and "Mary Queen of Scots."
29. Shannen Doherty
Birthday: April 12, 1971
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Scorpio
Memorable quote: "Have you ever felt like a phone call that's been disconnected?"
Shannen Doherty is an American actress, producer and director known for her work In "Beverly Hills 90210," "Charmed," and "Heathers."
30. Ed O’Neill
Birthday: April 12, 1946
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Virgo
Memorable quote: "My goal was never to win awards. Mine was let me get to a place where I don't have to work. I don't have to do anything I don't want to."
Ed O’Neill is an American actor best known for his work In "Married... With Children" and "Modern Family."
31. Abigail Breslin
Birthday: April 14, 1996
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Pisces
Memorable quote: "People say, like, 'Are you a regular person?' Well, I'm not a robot, if that's what you're asking, I really am a person."
Abigail Breslin is an American actor and singer best known for her work in "Little Miss Sunshine," "Signs," and "My Sister's Keeper."
32. Sarah Michelle Gellar
Birthday: April 14, 1977
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Pisces
Memorable quote: "I think it's a mistake if people just fall in love and think that that's the only thing you need to keep you happy. There's a lot more to being with someone than just love."
Sarah Michelle Gellar is an American actor known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Scooby-Doo," and "Cruel Intentions."
33. Emma Watson
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Birthday: April 15, 1990
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Sagittarius
Memorable quote: “I don’t want other people to decide who I am, I want to decide that for myself.”
Emma Watson is an English actress best known for her role as Hermine Granger in the Harry Potter movie series, as well as for her work in "The Perks Of Being A Wallflower," "Little Women," and "Beauty and the Beast."
34. Emma Thompson
Birthday: April 15, 1959
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Cancer
Memorable quote: "Any problem, big or small, within a family, always seems to start with bad communication. Someone isn't listening."
Dame Emma Thompson DBE is an English actress, screenwriter, activist, author and comedian known for her work in "Nanny McPhee," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Love Actually."
35. Ashley Judd
Birthday: April 19, 1968
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Aquarius
Memorable quote: "I don't tolerate pressure from anyone about anything."
Ashley Judd is an American actress best known for her roles in "Natural Born Killers," "Ruby in Paradise," and "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood."
36. Kate Hudson
Birthday: April 19, 1979
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Capricorn
Memorable quote: "I like when life is sort of spontaneous. I like the unexpected. I'm comfortable in that."
Kate Hudson is an American actress known for her roles in "How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days," "Almost Famous," "Bride Wars," and "Kung Fu Panda 3."
37. Hayden Christensen
Birthday: April 19, 1981
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Libra
Memorable quote: "A long time ago, in a country not so far away, I was eight years old, doing my best Darth Vader imitation."
Hayden Christensen is a Canadian actor best known for playing Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequels.
38. Jennifer Garner
Birthday: April 17, 1972
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Gemini
Memorable quote: "I don't have this fantasy about marriage anymore. Everyone says it takes hard work. Well, it kind of does — and I'm much more pragmatic about romance than I used to be."
Jennifer Garner is an American actress and producer known for her roles in "Alias," "13 Going On 30," and "Daredevil."
Famous Aries Singers, Rappers and Musical Artists
39. Elton John
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Birthday: March 25, 1947
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Taurus
Memorable quote: “The great thing about rock and roll is that someone like me can be a star.”
Elton John is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer who has recorded more than 30 albums and sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling recording artists in history.
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40. Big Sean
Birthday: March 25, 1988
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Cancer
Memorable quote: “I want to change the world. I want to be a part of culture. I want to help teach.”
Big Sean (given name: Sean Michael Leonard Anderson) is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter best known for his songs "I Don't F* With You," "I Know," and "Mercy."
41. Steven Tyler
Birthday: March 26, 1948
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Scorpio
Memorable quote: "You have no idea how expensive it is to look this cheap."
Steven Tyler is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor best known as the lead singer of the band Aerosmith and a judge on "American Idol."
42. Mariah Carey
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Birthday: March 27, 1970
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Scorpio
Memorable quote: "There is a light at the end of the tunnel ... hopefully it's not a freight train."
Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, producer and actress known for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and signature use of the whistle register — the highest register of the human singing voice.
43. Lady Gaga
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Birthday: March 28, 1986
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Scorpio
Memorable quote:"If you don't have any shadows, you're not in the light."
Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress best known for her constantly evolving, entirely unique style, her lead role in the 2018 remake of "A Star Is Born," and her songs "Poker Face," "Born This Way," and too many more too name.
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44. Reba McEntire
Birthday: March 28, 1955
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Gemini
Memorable quote: "To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone."
Reba McEntire is an American singer, songwriter, actress and producer best known for her songs "Fancy," "Does He Love You," and "The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia."
45. Celine Dion
Birthday: March 30, 1968
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Aries
Memorable quote: "I've never been cool, and I don't care."
Celine Dion is a French-Canadian singer renowned for her powerful vocals. As one of the best-selling artists of all time, she is arguable best known for her songs "Because You Loved Me," "It's All Coming Back To Me Now," and "My Heart Will Go On" from the 1997 film, "Titanic."
46. Pharrell Williams
Birthday: April 5, 1973
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Taurus
Memorable quote: “I just do what I do. There's nothing to be admired or revered in it.”
Pharrell Williams is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer best known for the songs "Happy," "Blurred Lines," and "Freedom."
47. Chance the Rapper
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Birthday: April 16, 1993
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Aquarius
Memorable quote: "Something I try to instill in others is to just be a good person. It’s a decision you make a million times a day. But if you just keep trying, good stuff comes to you in an ordained way."
Chance the Rapper, born Chancelor Jonathan Bennett, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, activist, and actor known for the songs "Hot Shower," "Baby Mama," and "No Problem."
48. Akon
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Birthday: April 16, 1973
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Libra
Memorable quote: "Everything is a blessing to me."
Akon, born Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam, is a Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, producer and actor known for his songs "Locked Up," "I Wanna Love You," and "Lonely."
49. Luis Miguel
Birthday: April 19, 1970
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Virgo
Memorable quote: "I maintain my sanity by keeping my distance."
Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri is a Puerto Rican-born Mexican singer referred to as El Sol de México.
Famous Aries Reality Stars
50. Kourtney Kardashian
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Birthday: April 18
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Capricorn
Memorable quote: "I don't think normal people hate the people that they're with this much."
Kourtney Kardashian is an American media personality, socialite, and model known primarily from her family's infamous reality TV series "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" on Bravo.
Amanda Ilene Sawyer is a writer and Mississippi native who is interested in science, anthropology, and spiritualism.
