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Special birthdays for some special stars

August 4, 2011 / 2:40 PM EDT / CBS News

Jennifer Hudson, who sang "Happy Birthday at the president's party ," shakes hands with President Barack Obama as Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel watches at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2011.

(CBS) President Obama, who turns 50 today, isn't the only celebrity crossing a milestone this month. Who else is facing a "big" birthday?

Pictures: Milestone birthdays in August

The president, who was feted at a fundraising birthday bash in Chicago, Wednesday night, is joined by, among others, domestic diva Martha Stewart, who turned 70 on Wednesday, and crooner Tony Bennett who hit 85 that same day.

At the other end of the age spectrum are twins Dylan and Cole Sprouse who turn 18 today and singer Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers, who will be 21 on Aug. 15.

Mr. Obama's predecessor, Bill Clinton, has a milestone of his own coming up. He'll be 65 on Aug. 19.

Also celebrating significant birthdays this month are actress Halle Berry (45), Limp Bizkit rocker Fred Durst (40) and journalist Connie Chung (65). Others are shown in the photo gallery below.