How old was Michelle Pfeiffer in Hairspray?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Read on to find out the age that accompanied the spotlight.

During the filming of Hairspray, Michelle Pfeiffer was:

48 years old

This is the age we determined through our research and timeline.

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Hairspray:

January 1, 2007

And the day Michelle Pfeiffer was born, which is:

April 29, 1958

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Michelle Pfeiffer could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.