Let's make this birthday one to remember.

42 years old (Born on September 10, 1982)

Happy birthday to the incredible Misty Copeland! You pirouetted your way into history as the third African-American female soloist at American Ballet Theatre, gracefully shattering glass ceilings (and probably a few pointe shoes along the way). Your leaps and bounds have inspired countless dancers—and made us all reconsider our own flexibility.

From dazzling audiences in "Swan Lake" to becoming ABT's first African-American principal dancer, you've proven that talent knows no boundaries. May this year bring you even more standing ovations, fewer blisters on your toes, and plenty of cake—because let's face it: ballerinas deserve dessert too!