Let's make this birthday one to remember.

58 years old (Born on May 13, 1966)

Happy Birthday, Cheryl Dunye! Celebrating the incredible visionary who gave us "The Watermelon Woman," brilliantly blending sharp wit and groundbreaking representation. Your fearless exploration of race, gender identity, sexuality—and your knack for making audiences laugh as they think—continues to inspire.

From directing episodes on hit television shows like “Queen Sugar” and “Lovecraft Country,” you’ve proven repeatedly that storytelling thrives when reality meets humor head-on. Keep being fabulous in film-making while dismantling stereotypes with a smile—we can't wait to see what's next from cinema's favorite trailblazer!

Here's hoping your special day is filled with joy (and maybe watermelon)!