Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on September 21, 1980)

Happy Birthday, Aleksa Palladino! From captivating us in "Mona Lisa Smile" to your compelling performances that always leave audiences enchanted—your talent truly ages like fine wine. Each role you embrace becomes a timeless masterpiece; clearly, you've discovered the secret recipe for staying effortlessly brilliant.

Here's wishing another year filled with laughter and applause as vibrant as your career highlights. May this birthday bring more unforgettable moments both on-screen and off—and perhaps fewer takes involving complicated costumes or tricky dialogue (though we know you'd nail them anyway). Keep shining bright—you've got fans smiling wider than Mona Lisa herself!