Let's make this birthday one to remember.

45 years old (Born on May 12, 1980)

Happy Birthday, Azazel Jacobs! Another year of cinematic brilliance and stylish storytelling behind you—clearly you're aging backward. From the captivating depth of "French Exit" to your quirky yet heartfelt characters navigating life's messy bits in "Terri," you've managed to charm critics (no simple feat!) while keeping audiences smiling.

Here's wishing that each new project brings more success—and fewer awkward festival Q&As. May your scripts continue dazzling, awards keep multiplying (please leave some prizes for others), and fans eager as ever wondering what brilliant eccentricity you'll deliver next.

Cheers on another successful journey around the sun—you utterly talented rascal!