Today, (Emmy-worthy) Jennifer Carpenter turns 33! Born Jennifer Leann Carpenter on December 7, 1979 in Kentucky. In 2002, before she graduated, she made her Broadway debut in the revival of Arthur Miller's The Crucible starring Liam Neeson and Laura Linney. Her breakthrough film role was Emily Rose in The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005). She won a MTV Movie Award for 'Best Frightened Performance' and a Hollywood Life Breakthrough Award. She was also named 'Breakout Performer' at the 2006 Scream Awards. Happy bday, Jennifer!!!