Let's make this birthday one to remember.

45 years old (Born on January 17, 1980)

Happy Birthday, Zooey Deschanel! From charming us as the quirky Jovie in "Elf," to making awkwardness adorable in "The New Guy," you've consistently brought laughter and warmth into our lives. Your unique blend of humor, music, and style has made you everyone's favorite indie sweetheart—seriously, who else could make singing Christmas carols in a department store shower seem effortlessly cool?

Whether you're lighting up screens with your delightful wit or serenading audiences with your enchanting voice (we're still humming along!), you continue to captivate hearts everywhere. Here's hoping this birthday is filled with joy—and maybe fewer cotton-headed ninny muggins moments!