America Ferrera turns 40: a look back (30 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Actress America Ferrera, best known for her roles in "Ugly Betty," "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," "Superstore," "How to Train Your Dragon" and "Barbie," turns 40 on Thursday. Here's a look back at her career through the years.

America Ferrera arrives at the world premiere of "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" in Los Angeles on May 31, 2005. Ferrera stars in the film with Blake Lively, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel. The group reunited in 2023. Photo by John Hayes/UPI

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Ferrera appears backstage with the Golden Globe she won for "Ugly Betty" at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on January 15, 2007. Ferrera portrayed the title character on "Ugly Betty" for four seasons from 2006 to 2010. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Ferrera appears backstage after winning Best Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her role in "Ugly Betty" at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on January 28, 2007. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Ferrera (L) appears backstage with actress Lupe Ontiveros and her Creative Achievement Award during the Imagen Awards in Los Angeles on July 28, 2007. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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