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Born approximately between December 22 and January 19, Capricorns are pragmatic overachievers who were born to put their nose to the grindstone to make their mark. Ruled by taskmaster Saturn, the planet of rules, restrictions, limitations, boundaries and hard work, these earth signs are innately industrious, traditionalist, organized, and stable. Their drive and determination are awe-inspiring, and as a cardinal sign, symbolized by the Sea Goat, they are visionaries who can readily take the initiative to make their lofty goals a reality. And associated with the Tenth House of Career, Capricorns tend to be razor-focused on earning recognition and status along their chosen professional path. Considering all of this, it stands to reason that many successful celebrities are Sea Goats. Find out which of your fave actors, singers, and filmmakers are grounded, ambitious Capricorns.

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Michelle Obama

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The former First Lady, lawyer, and bestselling author was born on January 17 and is as driven as she is down-to-earth — traits that have undoubtedly contributed to her off-the-charts popularity.

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Dolly Parton

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The legendary singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist was born on January 19, and has been putting in far more than a regular “9 to 5” since she made her music debut in 1967. Given that she’s a tirelessly hardworking Capricorn, it’s no wonder that her legendary career has spanned decades and that she continues to make her mark.

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Kate Middleton

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Ever since she first made headlines as Prince William’s girlfriend, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, born on January 9, has had a rep for being down-to-earth and dedicated to her work, family, and the traditions that come with her role. And in the past year, given her battle with cancer, she’s also proven herself to be quite a grounded Capricorn fighter.

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John Legend

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Whether you love his music, adore his acting, or appreciate his activism, the singer, songwriter, pianist, record producer, and actor, born on December 28, has earned plenty of applause for his multi hyphenate career. The EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner’s drive is undoubtedly Capricornian.

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Jared Leto

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Though elder millennials and Gen X’ers can’t help but think of him as My So-Called Life’s Jordan Catalano, Leto, born on December 26, has made a name for himself in Hollywood as a highly feted actor who has taken on numerous roles, many of which have earned him accolades such as an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

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Gayle King

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Oprah’s beloved bestie, King, born on December 28, is an industrious TV personality, author, and broadcast journalist, as well as the editor-at-large for O, the Oprah Magazine.

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LeBron James

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Born on December 30, the iconic Los Angeles Lakers player, is not only considered one of the greatest basketball stars of all time, but he’s also a passionate activist who founded the LeBron James Family Foundation and the I Promise School, a public elementary school that supports at-risk children.

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Dax Shepard

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Born January 2, the actor, comedian, filmmaker, podcaster has starred in a slew of feature films and the TV show Parenthood. He’s also endeared himself to audiences with his down-to-earth real talk, often alongside his wife, Nobody Wants This star Kristen Bell.

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Bradley Cooper

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The Maestro and Star is Born auteur, born on January 5, has a rep for being a hard worker, which is why it’s no surprise he’s earned a British Academy Film Award and, two Grammy Awards in addition to being nominated for 12 Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.

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Regina King

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Born on January 10, the actress, director, and producer’s awe-inspiring acting career spans nearly 40 years. To date, she’s earned an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and four Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Diane Keaton

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A style icon since the ‘70s and a celebrated actress and recipient of an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, Keaton, born January 5, has been hard at work since she hit the stage in the original 1968 Broadway production of the musical Hair.

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Katie Couric

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Born January 7, the uber-successful broadcast journalist has been in the biz since 1979. And since fighting and surviving breast cancer, Couric has also been hard at work using her platform to encourage people to get screened for the disease.

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Ricky Martin

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The “Livin’ La Vida Loca” singer and Palm Royale star, born on December 24, has been making his mark as a singer, songwriter, and actor since he was just 12 years old and a member of Puerto Rican boy band Menudo.

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Ryan Seacrest

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The TV presenter and producer, born on December 24, boasts a jam-packed resume that screams Sea Goat. He’s hosted a bevy of shows, from American Idol to On Air With Ryan Seacrest to Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve for decades.

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Sissy Spacek

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From the outset of her legendary career, the actress, born on December 25, has been lauded for her work, earning an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In addition to winning her Oscar for Best Actress in 1980’s Coal Miner’s Daughter, she earned nominations for Carrie (1976), Missing (1982), The River (1984), Crimes of the Heart (1986), and In the Bedroom (2001).

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Timothée Chalamet

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Born December 27, the diligent Wonka star has worked in TV, film, and on stage. He’s also considered a style icon and heartthrob. Given all these roles, and his success in them, it’s no wonder he’s a Capricorn.

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Denzel Washington

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The Broadway star and Oscar-winning actor was named the greatest actor of the 21st century in 2020 by The New York Times. The article praised Washington as “a screen titan who is also a subtle and sensitive craftsman, with serious old-school stage training and blazing movie-star presence.”

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Mary J. Blige

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The Queen of R&B, who also happens to be an iconic singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and entrepreneur, was born on January 11. Since her first record contract in 1988, the hardworking Capricorn entertainer has won nine Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, four American Music Awards, twelve NAACP Image Awards, and twelve Billboard Music Awards, including the Billboard Icon Award.

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Liam Hemsworth

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The actor, Hunger Games star, and potential inspo behind ex-wife Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers,” Hemsworth was born on January 13.

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Seth Meyers

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The Late Night with Seth Meyers host, actor, writer, and producer, born on December 28, got his start on Saturday Night Live, serving as the show’s head writer and anchor of “Weekend Update” from 2006 to 2014. The comedian’s dry wit is a signature Capricorn trait.

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Orlando Bloom

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After winning over audiences in The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, the actor, born on January 13, won over his now wife Katy Perry, a Scorpio, which is no surprise, given that the Sea Goat and the Scorpion make quite a power couple.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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Born in January 13, the comedian and actress is best known for her roles on Saturday Night Live, Seinfeld, and Veep—and for being one of the most award-winning actresses in U.S. TV history. In fact, Louis-Dreyfus has received more Primetime Emmys and Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other performer.

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Patrick Dempsey

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The Grey’s Anatomy heartthrob’s career has been going strong since the ‘80s, and in true Capricorn fashion, Dempsey, born January 13, only seems to get more youthful and charismatic with age, having been named People’s Sexiest Man Alive just last year.

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Zooey Deschanel

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The New Girl and Elf star, who also happens to be a musician who plays keyboards, percussion, banjo, and ukulele, was born on January 17. Her impressive resume exudes major Sea Goat vibes.

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Jason Bateman

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Best known as Marty Byrde in Ozark and Michael Bluth in Arrested Development, the actor and director, born on January 14, has been in the spotlight since he was a kid in the early ‘80s.

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Alison Brie

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Born on December 29, the GLOW and Mad Men actress is perpetually popping up in new roles. She’ll soon star as Evil-Lyn for the upcoming live action movie reboot of Masters of the Universe.

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Meredith Vieira

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The broadcast journalist, born on December 30, has worn many hats in her decades-long career, but she made an especially significant mark as the original moderator of The View. Vieira has been hard at work since launching her career as a radio news announcer in 1975.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Born on January 16, the songwriter, actor, singer, filmmaker, rapper, and librettist has earned a standing ovation time and again for his award-winning Broadway musicals Hamilton and In the Heights and soundtracks for the animated films Moana, Vivo, and Encanto. In addition to three Tonys, five Grammys, and two Emmys, Miranda is also the recipient of a Pulitzer.

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Lee Daniels

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The acclaimed film producer, director, and screenwriter, born on December 24, hit the Hollywood scene with his directorial film debut Shadowboxer in 2005, followed by Precious in 2009, which led to Oscar nominations for Best Director and Best Picture. When he was honored by amfAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research) in 2018, Queen Latifah called him a gifted creative force who creates “unfailingly human” characters, who are “often striving to rise above difficult circumstances.”

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Jim Carrey

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Born January 17, the comedian and actor made a splash when he first broke out as a film star in 1994 with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber. He went on to prove himself as a dramatic actor, starring in The Truman Show and Man on the Moon, both of which earned him Golden Globes.