Leo celebrities: These 30 famous names belong to the fiery Zodiac
Fond of attention and adoration, and known to have a tendency towards dramatics Leo Zodiac signs are not afraid to be the main character. Perhaps that's why so many of them end up playing our favorite main characters. That's right, Hollywood is choc-full of famous Leos from the cast of "Friends" to the Academy Award stage.
One of the signs of the summer, Leo belongs to the fire element and is often not afraid to make its presence known. With that in mind, watch out for these celebrity Leos on red carpets and beyond soaking up the spotlight.
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Leos are notorious for having big personalities, lending them well perhaps to fame. "You have to let them take center stage," Astrologer Lisa Stardust told USA TODAY.
Famous Leos:
Jennifer Lopez
That's right, none other than Jenny from the Block is a member of Leo Nation. The triple threat was born on July 24.
Ben Affleck
Turns out, JLO's beau is also a Leo, no wonder the two are so compatible. Affleck celebrates his birthday on August 15.
Viola Davis
A giant of the acting world, the Academy Award winner was born on August 11.
Matt LeBlanc
How you doin'? The actor most famous for his role as Joey on "Friends" is a Leo, celebrating his birthday on July 25.
Lisa Kudrow
Another "Friends" star, Kudrow played the zany character Phoeber during the show's 10-season run. She was born on July 30.
Matthew Perry
Perry, the final Leo from the "Friends" cast, celebrates his birthday on August 19.
Halle Berry
Oscar-winner and all-around Hollywood darling Berry celebrates her birthday on August 14.
Joe Jonas
Joe, the second-eldest of the Jo-Bro crew is the only Leo. He celebrates his birthday on August 15.
Vivica A. Fox
The actress and producer is a July Leo, celebrating her birthday on the 30th of the month.
John Stamos
Have mercy! Uncle Jesse is a Leo. Stamos' birthday is August 19.
Demi Lovato
The ex-Disney channel star is a Leo and has the lion tattoo to prove it. Her birthday is August 20.
Michael Ealy
Ealy, best known for his roles in films 'Think Like a Man' and 'Barber Shop' celebrates his birthday on August 3.
Martha Stewart
Cooking icon and Snoop Dogg associate Stewart was born August 3, smack dab in the middle of Leo season.
Mick Jagger
The Rolling Stones frontman truly is the main character. His birthday, July 26, is right at the start of Leo season.
Meghan Markle
The actress-turned-duchess celebrates her birthday on August 4.
Usain Bolt
That's right, one of the fastest men in the world is a Leo. His birthday is August 21.
Jennifer Lawrence
Relatable queen and 'Hunger Games' star J-Law celebrates her birthday on August 15.
Terry Crews
Crews, known for belting "Unwritten" in the 2004 classic "White Chicks" and hosting "America's Got Talent" was born July 30.
Madonna
The "Vogue" singer and all-around American icon was born on August 16.
Tom Brady
One of the game's greats, football star Brady is a Leo. He was born on August 3.
Angela Bassett
From "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" to "Black Panther," Bassett has been a titan of Hollywood for decades. She was born on August 16.
Steve Martin
The funny man who has been gracing screens for many years celebrates his birthday on August 14.
Barack Obama
The 44th president celebrates his birthday on August 4.
Whitney Houston
The famed vocalist responsible for hits like "I Want to Dance with Somebody" and "I Have Nothing" was born on August 9.
Daniel Radcliffe
You're a Leo, Harry! That's right, Radcliffe, famed for his portrayal of Harry Potter in the film adaptation celebrates his birthday on July 23, the first day of Leo season.
Arnold Schwartzenegger
The "Terminator" star and former California governor has a July 30 birthday.
Sandra Bullock
Bullock, long a Hollywood darling, is known for roles in rom-com classics like "The Proposal" and "Miss Congeniality." She celebrates her birthday on July 26.
Rick Fox
The Los Angeles Laker turned actor has a July 24 birthday.
Steve Carell
Carell is well-known for his status not only as a movie star but as a comic who embodied Michael Scott, the cringey boss in the American version of "The Office." He was born on August 16.
Robert Deniro
The legendary actor known for roles in "Goodfellas" and "The Godfather," celebrates his birthday August 17.