Let's make this birthday one to remember.

46 years old (Born on December 18, 1978)

Happy Birthday, Carl Washington! From Martian invasions to holiday chaos, your screenwriting genius has given us unforgettable laughs and timeless adventures. Who else could make aliens hilariously terrifying in "Mars Attacks!" or turn Christmas shopping into comedic gold with "Jingle All the Way"? Your scripts have become classics that keep audiences smiling year after year.

Here's wishing you another fantastic orbit around the sun filled with creativity, laughter, and maybe fewer alien encounters (unless they're bringing cake). Keep inspiring us all—Hollywood wouldn't be nearly as entertaining without your brilliant imagination lighting up our screens. Cheers to more cinematic magic ahead!