Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on September 12, 1953)

Happy Birthday, Nan Goldin! May your day be as vibrant and unforgettable as "The Ballad of Sexual Dependency," yet far less controversial than a taxi ride with Misty and Jimmy Paulette. Your fearless lens has captured life's raw beauty—making us laugh, gasp, or sometimes both at once.

Here's to another year filled with hugs warmer than "The Hug" from 1980—and may you continue turning everyday moments into timeless masterpieces. Keep shaking things up; after all these years behind the camera, you're still giving society something fascinating (and occasionally scandalous) to talk about!

Cheers to more iconic snapshots ahead!