Celebrity Birthdays, January 16: Kate Moss and Sade

Model Kate Moss and Singer Sade are celebrating their birthdays today, January 16.

Kate Moss, 41


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Model and Fashion designer Kate Moss turns 41 today. Moss was discovered in 1988 at the age of 14. She rose to fame in the early 1990s. Moss has worked for many designers including Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Rimmel and Bulgari.

Moss has been included in magazine spreads for Vanity Fair, Vogue and W. In 2006, Moss won Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards. In 2007, she teamed up with Topshop for her fashion line. In 2010, she designed handbags for Longchamp.

Moss performed alongside Naomi Campbell at the 2012 Olympic Games during the closing ceremony. She posed nude for Playboy in the December 2013 issue.

Moss received a Special Recognition award at the British Fashion Awards for her 25-year-long fashion career. Moss has a daughter from her previous relationship with Dazed & Confused magazine editor, Jefferson Hack.

Sade, 56


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Nigerian singer-songwriter, composer and record producer Sade turns 56 today. Born Helen Folasade Adu, Sade sang back-up for the band Pride while in college. In 1993, she signed with Epic Records after the release of her single "Smooth Operator."

Sade performed her first show in London's Heaven nightclub to a strong fan base. Her debut album, Diamond Life, was released in 1984. It peaked at No. 2 on the UK chart and reached the top 10 in the US. She won the Brit Award for Best British Album in 1985.

Later that year, Sade released her second album, Promise, which peaked at No. 1 in both the UK and US. She went on to earn five more Brit Awards and win a Grammy in 1986 for Best New Artist.

Sade has a daughter from a past relationship with film director, Carlos Pliego.

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