Let's make this birthday one to remember.

51 years old (Born on February 16, 1974)

Happy birthday, Mahershala Ali! From your groundbreaking performances on "Treme," embodying New Orleans' vibrant spirit with unmatched charisma, to dominating screens and charming audiences worldwide—we celebrate you today. You're so good at portraying intense drama one minute and effortless cool the next; we're pretty sure you've secretly perfected an acting method called 'Ali-mation.'

With two Oscars under your belt already—and let's be real, countless more headed your way—you've become synonymous with excellence in entertainment. May this birthday bring as much joy as people still feel watching you nail every role—be it jazz musician or superhero. Keep shining bright!