Famous birthdays for Jan. 11: Amanda Peet, Mary J. Blige

Those born on this date are under the sign of Capricorn.

-- Italian Mannerist painter Parmigianino in 1503

-- American statesman Alexander Hamilton in 1757

-- John MacDonald, first prime minister of Canada, in 1815

-- Feminist lawyer Alice Paul in 1885

-- South African novelist Alan Paton in 1903

-- Automobile designer Carroll Shelby in 1923

-- Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien in 1934 (age 90)

-- Musician Clarence Clemons in 1942

-- Singer Naomi Judd in 1946

-- Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Tracy Caulkins in 1963 (age 61)

-- Singer/actor Mary J. Blige in 1971 (age 53)

-- Actor Amanda Peet in 1972 (age 52)

-- Actor Aja Naomi King in 1985 (age 39)

-- Musican Cody Simpson in 1997 (age 27)