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Members of the zodiac sign Cancer have a reputation for being sensitive, but they’re also known homebodies. These crabs are all about domestic life, and tend to be amazing at cooking. Who wouldn’t want to hang with a member of the Cancer sign?
Nevertheless, Cancers still get out there and make their mark on the world. Members of Team Crab are incredibly creative and great at conceptualizing career projects, explains Narayana Montúfar, senior astrologer at Horoscope.com and Astrology.com. With that, it’s no shocker that an army of celebrities are Cancers.
Being a member of the Cancer zodiac sign isn’t perfect when you’re a celebrity, though. Cancers are naturally on the shy side, and being noticed practically everywhere you go can feel overwhelming.
"Cancer natives are usually pretty shy, so being in the limelight can sometimes feel like just way too much for them, especially if it intervenes with their home life," says Montúfar. "You can just picture a Cancer native totally freaking out when they discover a paparazzi trying to invade their sacred space and family life, which they would fiercely defend."
Still, plenty of Cancer celebrities make it work, including these 50 big names.
1
Princess Diana
Birthday: July 1, 1961
Princess Diana was a classic Cancer. While she lived her life in the public eye, she was fiercely protective of her family and had deep feelings.
2
Lil Kim
Birthday: July 11, 1974
The rapper has a big public persona, but she previously shared that she enjoys hanging at home. “I’m a very family-oriented person and I am a homebody, so I do like to be in my house and play mommy,” she told Rap Radar.
3
Kevin Hart
Birthday: July 10, 1980
The comedian is a family man who recently teared up while accepting the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. After he thanked his wife and four children, Kevin said, per People, “I fell in love with something I could do for the rest of my life… I committed to comedy. I fell in love with something I can grab onto. All my eggs are in this basket, and oh my God, I’m happy with my choice.”
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4
Vin Diesel
Birthday: July 18, 1967
Vin Diesel is a tough guy in practically every movie he’s in. But he’s also made it clear that he’s sensitive, too. After people made jokes about his “dad bod” in 2015, he shared a photo of himself on Instagram, writing “body-shaming is always wrong” in the comments section.
5
Elon Musk
Birthday: June 28, 1971
Cancers are known to be high on the creativity scale—and able to see big projects through. That describes the Tesla and SpaceX founder in a nutshell.
6
Jessica Simpson
Birthday: July 10, 1980
Jessica is all about quality time spent with her husband and three kids. (Don't believe me? Check her IG!) She's also shared the difficulties of living in the limelight in her memoir, Open Book—totally understandable for a Cancer.
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7
Sandra Oh
Birthday: July 20, 1971
You probably already file the Killing Eve star and Grey's Anatomy alum under "con," but did you know she's a Cancer sign, too? It definitely checks out with the whole "succeed at whatever they choose" thing.
8
Harrison Ford
Birthday: July 13, 1942
Not only is Harrison Ford is a Cancer, but his iconic character, Indiana Jones, is one, too. (What are the odds?!) The Star Wars alum also likes to keep his personal life, well, private, which is on brand for a spotlight shy Cancer.
9
Frances McDormand
Birthday: June 23, 1957
The Nomadland star won her most recent Oscar (she's got four, btw) for a film about the meaning and importance of home—however you find it. Pretty perfect for a Cancer, no?
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10
Selma Blair
Birthday: June 23, 1972
The Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde star not only shares her birthday with Frances, but that means they share a zodiac sign, too. Cheers to another Cancer!
11
Ringo Starr
Birthday: July 7, 1940
Yeah, you might see the legendary Beatles drummer has that whole successful-AF-Cancer thing down pat.
12
Cyndi Lauper
Birthday: June 22, 1953
Oh look, another legendary musician who also just happens to be a Cancer! No one should be surprised considering "Time After Time" is an emotion-fueled bop. (And yeah, there's a bit of a trend happening here...)
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13
Missy Elliot
Birthday: July 1, 1971
Another celeb who likes to keep their private life just that, Missy Elliot is the epitome of a Cancer sign. Plus, she was the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Successful, much?
14
Sylvester Stallone
Birthday: July 6, 1946
Could the actor who so convincingly played Rambo really be a home-loving softie IRL? All zodiac signs point to yes!
15
Linda Cardellini
Birthday: June 25, 1975
Star of the big and small screen, Linda is one of the hardest working actresses in the biz. From Freaks and Geeks to Scooby Doo to Brokeback Mountain to Dead to Me, there's no shortage of success for this creative Cancer.
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16
Forest Whitaker
Birthday: July 15, 1961
You likely know Forest as an Oscar-winning actor, but he's also a producer, director, and activist. A characteristically successful Cancer sign? Check.
17
Liv Tyler
Birthday: July 1, 1977
When your dad is Steven Tyler, you know what it's like to grow up in the spotlight. So, it's no surprise that Liv relishes family time—when she can get it. The actress is often on set because (classic Cancer!), she works super hard.
18
Jane Lynch
Birthday: July 14, 1960
From her days helming Glee to guest starring on Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Jane has three Emmy awards to her name. So yep, she's as successful a Cancer sign as they come.
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19
Kathy Bates
Birthday: June 28, 1948
Acting extraordinaire and four-time Oscar winner Kathy Bates is a successful AF Cancer, and is anyone surprised? The work ethic and talent, people!
20
Kevin Bacon
Birthday: July 8, 1958
Leading man Kevin might be more open about his personal life than the typical Cancer (he often shares cute stories about wife Kyra Sedgwick), but when it comes to success, he's a classic crab sign.
Korin Miller
Korin Miller is a freelance writer specializing in general wellness, sexual health and relationships, and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Self, Glamour, and more. She has a master’s degree from American University, lives by the beach, and hopes to own a teacup pig and taco truck one day.