Born: 1964

In the star-studded constellation of Hollywood, Sandra Bullock and Wanda Sykes share a common birth year: 1964. However, their trajectories to fame took divergent paths. While Bullock soared to superstardom in the early ’90s, Sykes took her time to find her footing. Yet, by 1999, Sykes garnered critical acclaim, clinching an Emmy for her writing excellence on The Chris Rock Show.

Her comedic brilliance shone even brighter in 2004 when Entertainment Weekly crowned her one of the 25 funniest people in America. Since then, Sykes has left an indelible mark on television, gracing screens with her wit and charm in hits like The New Adventures of Old Christine, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and the enduringly popular ABC series Black-ish, where her comedic genius continues to shine.