Let's make this birthday one to remember.

51 years old (Born on November 16, 1974)

Happy Birthday to the fabulous Brooke Elliott—our favorite diva, both alive and "drop dead!" Whether you're nailing courtroom drama as Jane Bingum or stealing hearts with your singing chops, you've shown us all how charm, wit, and sass are done. You've made being smart look refreshingly glamorous.

Here's to the actress who brilliantly combined heartwarming vulnerability and comedic genius in every role she tackles. Your talent has us binge-watching episodes repeatedly; your personality has everyone smitten year-round! May this birthday be filled with endless laughs, cake (as judgment-free as any client Jane represented), and even more spectacular successes ahead!