Leo Celebrities Who Perfectly Embody Their Zodiac Sign

Leo's have an incredibly inspiring, determined, brave aura around them. And, as a fire sign, those born between July 23 and August 22 are full of passion. That can make for some incredibly romantic, heartfelt moments, as well as some of the most dramatic (Leos are famous for their love of drama!) and emotional fights. Symbolized by the lion, Leos are also known for their confidence and desire to lead the charge no matter what the situation. That means they are naturally the center of attention, which is why they make such great celebrities.

Seeing as there are so many famous Leos, it wasn't hard to pinpoint several public figures who are perfectly in tune with the zodiac's distinctive personality traits. From Jennifer Lopez's eternal love of love, to Kylie Jenner's loyal, luxury-loving life, to Viola Davis' brave moves for social change. These celebs are the poster children for living positive Leo lives.

Leo loves the spotlight. And we know Meghan Markle doesn't mind a little attention (that's not necessarily a bad thing). The star, born on August 4, got her foot in the door as a briefcase model on "Deal or No Deal," before breaking through as Rachel Zane on "Suits." When she began dating Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the Duchess of Sussex was constantly in the headlines — and the couple hasn't done much to quell that since they stepped down as working royals. Sky News Australia host Cory Bernardi branded Markle a "serial attention grabber" in 2021, while British journalist Dan Wootton told Sky News Australia two years later of Harry and Megan, "This is an attention-seeking couple." 

Leos also have a penchant for luxury, and we know Markle likes nice things. The actor wears major fashion brands, including Stella McCartney, Givenchy, and Oscar de la Renta. Markle loves lavish clothing so much that the Daily Mail claimed she wore around $387,000 worth of clothes in 2023. But Leo is also incredibly protective, too, and we see a lot of that in Markle. She spoke to The Cut in 2022 about feeling understandably uncomfortable about the attention she got while collecting her son, Prince Archie of Sussex, from school. "Sorry, I have a problem with [people taking photos]. That doesn't make me obsessed with privacy. That makes me a strong and good parent protecting my child," she shared.

Leo's are born leaders. They're brave and fearless in their pursuit of their dreams — and few people embody that better than Jennifer Lopez. The superstar worked her way up from a childhood in the Bronx to becoming one of the biggest stars of music, movies, TV, and, well, pretty much everything else. Lopez was so determined to make her dream of being a professional dancer come true, she became homeless. The July-born star told W in 2013 that she slept on her dance studio sofa after falling out with her mom, who didn't want her to pursue a dance career. "But I told her, 'This is what I have to do,'" J.Lo recalled. Thankfully, as she noted to Wonderwall in 2017, the tough times made her more grateful. "For me, coming from that struggle, this is a dream come true for me. I don't say that lightly," she noted.

Lopez has another strong Leo personality trait, as well. One both she and her Leo husband, Ben Affleck, embody: Passion. "Let me tell you it's fiery! It's great. And it's challenging," Lopez told Billboard of being married to a Leo in February 2024. "We are both very willful. If you know what Leos are like, you know we're passionate." It makes sense then that Lopez is a serial romantic with some super real quotes about love and relationships, because Leos are in love with love.

Jennifer Lawrence has confidence in spades. Typical for a fearless, charismatic Leo. That's why those under this zodiac make online dating pros. Lawrence's fun personality shines through in every interview she does, and she's not afraid to have all eyes on her as she gets a little goofy, either. So much so, that she didn't think twice about stripping down for a nude fight scene in her 2023 movie "No Hard Feelings." "Everyone in my life and my team is doing the right thing and going, 'Are you sure? Are you sure? Are you sure?' I didn't even have a second thought. It was hilarious to me," she admitted to Variety in 2023. Now that's bold.

As a self-identifying reality TV addict, Lawrence also demonstrates the zodiac's characteristic of loving drama. Remember that shocking "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" Season 4 finale where Monica Garcia was outed as a gossip blogger? That had Lawrence, born on August 15, giddy with excitement. "I just want to give a shout-out to the best finale I have ever seen on reality TV. It was amazing," she told Entertainment Tonight in January 2024. A decade earlier, she dished on her reality TV love to Vanity Fair, admitting she watches "The Real Housewives" franchises from New York City, New Jersey, Miami, Atlanta, and Beverly Hills. That's a lot of drama!

Though Leos are strong and confident that doesn't mean they're immune to bad patterns. Lovato has been open about dealing with the classic Leo trait of jealousy and a fear of being overshadowed. "There was a time when I was jealous of people who were able to party," the August 20 born star told Cosmopolitan in 2015, referring to their sober lifestyle. "For instance, Miley [Cyrus] — in her music video 'Can't Stop,' her whole thing was partying and not giving a f**k. Part of me was super jealous that I couldn't be like that. I had to look at my life and be like, 'Okay, that's just not what you can do. There's no need to be bitter about it.'"

Leos are also incredibly determined, and we see so much of that in Lovato. The star hasn't had an easy life and struggled with substance abuse. But they've always fought back and worked to live a healthier life. "I've had a lot of lives, like my cat — you know, I'm on my ninth life," they admitted in the trailer for their 2021 documentary series "Demi Lovato: Dancing With The Devil." They then noted that they were ready to put the negativity behind them and get back to their career.

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Lions travel in packs, which could be why Leos are so loyal. And Kylie Jenner's been praised for her loyalty by her half-sister, Kim Kardashian. In a cute Instagram post for Jenner's birthday (she celebrates on August 10) in 2020, Kardashian wrote, "The funniest and most loyal person on the planet!" It's something Jenner gives her friends, too. After her bestie Jordyn Woods' kissing drama with Tristan Thompson (the boyfriend of Jenner's half-sister Khloe Kardashian), Jenner and Woods didn't lose contact. "Jordyn and I, we always stayed in touch throughout the years and we would meet up at my house and catch up and just talk through everything," Jenner told Interview in 2023. That compassion may explain why Leos are one of the best zodiac signs to turn to for affection.

Naturally, being part of the Kar-Jenner clan, Jenner also exhibits the Leo trait of enjoying grandeur. The reality TV family has a notorious love of designer brands, and, in 2023, Architectural Digest reported Jenner had a real estate portfolio worth a massive $80 million. But she caught heat in 2022 for flaunting that luxury love a little too much. The reality star posted a since-deleted Instagram photo of her and her then-boyfriend Travis Scott's private jets. "You wanna take mine or yours?" she captioned it (via Business Insider).

Born on August 11, Viola Davis embodies how Leos are natural leaders. Viola is a confident fighter for the Black community who's leading the charge for human rights. "I feel like my entire life has been a protest," the inspiring actor explained to Vanity Fair in 2020. "My production company is my protest. Me not wearing a wig at the Oscars in 2012 was my protest. It is a part of my voice, just like introducing myself to you and saying, 'Hello, my name is Viola Davis.'"

Just like Jennifer Lopez, Davis had to be extremely determined to achieve her career goals. Something Leos are naturally great at. "What I have now is because I've had to work so hard to get everything that I've gotten in life," she explained on "Today" in 2020. Davis added that she grew up with very little, but used her confidence (which Leo has a lot of!) to propel her career. Her Leo bravery also played a part in her success. As Davis explained to Harvard Business Review during a 2023 interview, "You have to be really brave in deciding where you want your life to go — and where you don't want it to go. I didn't want to succumb to the abuse and dysfunction that I grew up with. I didn't want to not love myself." Truly, words to live by.