18/09/2025
Today is James Marsden’s birthday — the actor who played Cyclops in X-Men, then surprised Hollywood by reinventing himself as a rom-com lead and comedy star. Born on September 18, 1973, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Marsden grew up far from Hollywood’s spotlight. He studied broadcast journalism before deciding that acting was his real calling. In 2000, he gained international fame as Cyclops in X-Men, a role he carried through multiple films in the blockbuster franchise. But instead of staying in the superhero lane, Marsden took risks — jumping into romantic comedies like 27 Dresses and musicals like Enchanted and Hairspray. Critics praised his range: he could play the charming lead, the serious hero, or the comic foil with ease. On television, he won new fans in Westworld, Dead to Me, and the Emmy-nominated Jury Duty, where he hilariously played a version of himself. From superheroes to rom-coms, from Broadway songs to satirical comedy, Marsden has built a career defined by versatility and reinvention. Today, we celebrate James Marsden — proof that a Hollywood career doesn’t have to follow one script. Happy 52st, James! 🌟🎬 📸 Getty Images