Let's make this birthday one to remember.

69 years old (Born on October 16, 1955)

Happy Birthday, Ellen Dolan! From your unforgettable charm as Maureen Bauer in "Guiding Light," to the delightfully feisty Margo Hughes stealing scenes (and hearts) on "As the World Turns," you've kept soap opera fans glued to their TVs and talking about your hilarious (and dramatic!) moments for decades. Honestly, daytime television just hasn't fully recovered since you left.

Your undeniable wit and sparkling screen presence have always been irresistible—causing laughter, tears, and sometimes both simultaneously. Another year older means another year even better; who knows? Maybe there's a surprise doppelgänger twist waiting around the next corner. Cheers to continuing life's twists and turns!