1974 was a good year for British talent. The 1974 born celebrities from the UK have become some of the biggest names in film, music, fashion and telly. They’re turning 51 this year, and loads of them are still going strong.
If you’re also curious about them and want to know what they are up to in 2025, here’s what ten of them are doing.
Christian Bale
Born on 30 January in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Everyone knows him as Batman from the Dark Knight films. But he’s done so much more than that. Won an Oscar for The Fighter. Lost mental amounts of weight for The Machinist, then gained it all back for American Hustle.
He’s still making films in 2025, and he’s still one of Hollywood’s most respected actors. He got American citizenship now, but he’s Welsh through and through.
Victoria Beckham
Born 17 April, Harlow, Essex. Began as Posh Spice in the Spice Girls. She continued working in fashion design after their breakup and was just as successful.
Her fashion line recently launched its Autumn/Winter 2025 collection. Her beauty line is also thriving. Netflix released a documentary about her in October 2025 that became very popular. Her Pre-Fall 2026 collection landed in late November, inspired by three stylish women in a Venetian palazzo. She’s married to David Beckham with four kids.
Olivia Colman
Born on 30 January in Norwich. Started in comedy with Peep Show and Green Wing. Then moved into serious drama and won an Oscar for The Favourite. Played Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, which got her even more famous.
Still working loads in 2025. She’s brilliant at both comedy and drama. Really down to earth despite all the awards. She is probably one of Britain’s most loved actresses right now.
Matt Berry
Born 2 May. His deep voice and weird comedy made him a star in The IT Crowd, Toast of London, and What We Do in the Shadows.
He’s also a musician who releases proper good albums, not just celebrity side projects. His comedy style is unique. Still doing telly and music in 2025.
Steve-O
Born 13 June in Wimbledon. He moved to America when he was four, but was born in London. Got famous doing mental stunts on Jackass that made you wince watching them.
Had bad addiction problems but has been sober since 2009. Now he’s vegan and into animal rights. Still doing comedy tours in 2025. His transformation from wild stunt guy to clean-living activist is quite something.
Maxine Peake
Born 14 July in Bolton, she is a brilliant actress on TV and theatre. Did Shameless, Silk, and that Black Mirror episode “Shut Up and Dance”.
Does loads of stage work with the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. Speaks out on political issues. Still working in British theatre and telly in 2025. Based in the north and hasn’t gone to Hollywood.
Robbie Williams
Born on 13 February in Stoke-on-Trent. He started his career with Take That, went solo and became massive. Has sold in excess of 77 million records worldwide.
Angels, Let Me Entertain You, and Rock DJ are all bona fide classics. Still on the road in 2025 and massive in Britain and Europe. He’s been really open about his addiction and has mental health problems, so that made him more of a relatable figure.
Enzo Cilenti
Born on 8 August in Bradford. Even if you don’t know his name, you’ve almost certainly seen him in stuff. Game of Thrones, Guardians of the Galaxy, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
He is a character actor who makes everything better. Does loads of stage work too. He is still working steadily in 2025 in British and American productions. Shows you don’t need to be a megastar to have a good acting career.
Noah Huntley
Born 7 September in Wiston, West Sussex. Been in some big films like 28 Days Later, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Dracula Untold. He also played Luke Lannister in The Game of Thrones.
Trained as a classical actor at Drama Centre London. Does voice work for video games, too? Big into wildlife conservation and works with the Born Free Foundation. Still acting in 2025 while supporting conservation causes.
Hannah Waddingham
Born in 1974 in Wandsworth, London. Became a star later than most on this list. Played the “Shame!” woman in Game of Thrones and Rebecca in Ted Lasso, which won her an Emmy.
Came from musical theatre before telly. Ted Lasso made her hugely popular, especially in America. Riding high on that success in 2025, and getting loads of work offers. She has a brilliant singing voice, she shows off on telly. Proves success can come at any age.
What’s Interesting About This Lot
These celebrities born in 1974 from Britain have had careers spanning over 30 years. They started when there was no social media, no streaming, and barely any internet.
What’s good is how many are still relevant in 2025. They’ve adapted to changes, whether that’s Bale’s film success, Beckham moving from music to fashion, or Waddingham’s late breakthrough.
They’ve been honest about struggles, too. Williams and Steve-O talked about addiction. Beckham spoke about fame pressures and body image in her Netflix documentary. Makes them relatable despite being successful.
They represent different paths. Some, like Bale and Colman, won Oscars. Others, like Berry and Cilenti, built solid careers without massive fame. Beckham changed industries. Williams went solo after a successful group.
Still Going
At 51, they’re not slowing down. Beckham is launching fashion collections. Bale is still doing challenging roles. Colman works constantly. Williams performs to huge crowds. Waddingham is having her biggest career moment right now.
The 1974 British stars show that success comes in different forms at different times. Some peaked early, some later. Some stayed in Britain; others went to Hollywood. Some became household names; others are respected character actors.
But they’ve all left their mark. Looking at where they are in November 2025, this generation still has loads to offer. Whether it’s Beckham’s fashion empire, Bale’s acting, or Colman’s performances, the British stars born in 1974 have made a proper lasting impact.
