Happy Birthday! Kate Beckinsale Turns 42 Today

07/26/2015 08:27 pm EDT

Today is Kate Beckinsale's birthday.

A well-known English actress, who has appeared in a variety of films, Beckinsale is perhaps best known as the star on the Underworld series of films. Beckinsale starred as Selene in Underworld, Underworld: Evolution, and Underworld: Awakening. She also appeared in Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, but only in previously recorded flash forwards. Beckinsale will next be reprising her role as Selene in Underworld: Next Generation.

Beckinsale also starred in Whiteout, which was based on the Oni Press comic book series. Some of Beckinsale's other memorable films include Much Ado About Nothing, Emma, Pearl Harbor, Serendipity, The Aviator, Van Helsing, and Total Recall.

Born in Finsbury Park, London, England, Beckinsale turns 42 today. Happy Birthday, Kate Beckinsale.

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