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55 Leo Celebrities Who Truly Live Up To Their Zodiac Sign

Think: J.Lo, Halle Berry, and so many more.

By Women's Health Editors
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Fact: Members of the Leo zodiac sign are super creative and absolutely *thrive* on being in the spotlight. That's why it makes purrrfect sense (get it—because the Leo symbol is a lion?) that some of your favorite celebrities just so happen to have birthdays that make them certifiable Leos. That's right, tons of stars out there are proud Leo signs, which means you've gotta learn all of them, STAT.

And just so you know, being a Leo is kiiind of a big deal when it comes to astrology. "Ruled by the Sun, Leo is the Lion—the king of the jungle," says Narayana Montúfar, senior astrologer at Horoscope.com and Astrology.com. This zodiac sign hones in tons of creativity and fiery magnetism, she explains, so it's a total no-brainer that so many of them are celebrities involved in movies, television shows, sports, politics, and more.

"This sign's traits put natives from this sign at the center stage of life," Montúfar adds. "Making an impression is job number one for Leos." As you can imagine, being perceived well by casting directors, coaches, and everyday citizens alike is pretty much a crucial part of being a successful public figure. Naturally, Leo celebs nail it when it comes to all of the above. (You are Leo, hear you roar!)

Now that you've got all the deets on what makes Leos so darn special, time to take a deep dive into all of the Leo celebrities out there RN. Check out these 55 Leo celebrities who truly live up to their zodiac sign:

1

Jennifer Lopez

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J.Lo is pretty much the ultimate Leo. She's definitely creative and fiery (have you seen those dance moves?). Plus, she's got a whole lot of magnetism, which explains her 126 million Instagram followers—and counting.

Birthday: July 24, 1969

2

Halle Berry

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Halle Berry is everything to her fans. She's not only an amazing actress, but she's also a total fitness inspiration. Whatever she's doing, Halle brings her magnetic Leo energy every. single. time.

Birthday: August 14, 1966

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Maya Rudolph

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ICMYI, Maya is a super talented actress. Whether she's killing it on SNL or Big Mouth or Bridesmaids, she's always shining her Leo light.

Birthday: July 27, 1972

4

Kylie Jenner

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Do you really need an explanation for this one? Leo Kylie Jenner is all about being in the spotlight. Just ask her 185 million Instagram followers.

Birthday: August 10, 1997

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Meghan Markle

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Um, Meghan Markle is (was?) actual royalty. You can't get much more literal "king duchess of the Jungle" than that. Hello, major Leo vibes.

Birthday: August 4, 1981

6

Cole Sprouse

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Cole makes a good impression pretty much anywhere he goes. Like, he killed it when he was a li'l kid on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and now he's a total dream on Riverdale.

Birthday: August 4, 1992

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7

Barack Obama

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Barack was definitely at the "center stage of life" when he was, um, the freakin' president of the United States. Now, he still commands the spotlight pretty much wherever he goes.

Birthday: August 4, 1961

8

Charlize Theron

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Charlize has earned an Academy Award, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award, and more. So yeah, she's majorly successful and a Leo queen.

Birthday: August 7, 1975

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Viola Davis

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Viola Davis is the first Black actress to receive the Triple Crown of Acting (that means she's won an Academy Award, Tony Award, and Emmy Award). Naturally, this makes her a reigning Leo.

Birthday: August 11, 1965

10

Daniel Radcliffe

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Daniel Radcliffe gives off total Leo energy. Even his iconic character Harry Potter was, like, the *king* of the Wizarding World, and it made him sooo darn popular.

Birthday: July 23, 1989

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11

Kate Beckinsale

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Kate Beckinsale clearly has all kinds of fan love and thus, all the Leo energy if she nailed the cover of Women's Health, right? Right.

Birthday: July 26, 1973

12

Kristen Wiig

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She's pretty much the funniest woman on earth (okay, tied with fellow Leo Maya). Kristen's ability to make an entire audience burst out laughing is definitely due to her Leo-ness.

Birthday: August 22, 1973

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13

Hilary Swank

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Hilary Swank has won two Academy Awards, two Golden Globes, two Critic's Choice Awards, and more. Talk about Leos making a good impression, ya know?

Birthday: July 30, 1974

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Mary-Louise Parker

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Not only was she the main character of the popular TV show Weeds, but Mary-Louise is also a major Broadway star. So yeah, being center stage is her thing, as it should be for any Leo.

Birthday: August 2, 1964

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15

Helen Mirren

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Helen Mirren started her career in the theatre and has been in the spotlight ever since. Because of her Leo status, she's clearly super comfortable there.

Birthday: July 26, 1945

16

Vivica A. Fox

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Since she's in sooo many hit shows and movies (hi, Empire), Vivica's Leo energy definitely makes her perfect for center stage.

Birthday: July 30, 1964

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17

Terry Crews

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You would need sooo much time to enumerate all the super successful projects in which Terry Crews has played a major role. So yeah, major king Leo vibes.

Birthday: July 30, 1968

18

Shawn Mendes

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Shawn Mendes = creativity at its finest. Whether he's singing his hit songs or posting videos making out with his GF, you can't help but stan.

Birthday: August 8, 1998

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B.J. Novak

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Honestly, who doesn't love B.J. Novak? He's a seriously creative Leo dude. Not only is he a writer, comedian, and director, but he's an actor, too.

Birthday: July 31, 1979

20

Lisa Kudrow

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To say that Lisa Kudrow doesn't possess a Leo's magnetic energy would just be false. Like, have you ever seen her play Phoebe Buffay in Friends?

Birthday: July 30, 1963

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