Tina Fey turns 50: Her evolution in photos

Our “30 Rock” favorite, Tina Fey, is turning 50. In celebration of her birthday, we’re looking back at the “SNL” alum’s time in the spotlight.

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Fey attending the 2nd Annual Canine Comedy Animal Adoption party in 2001.

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Fey beaming in a shag haircut while attending the 2002 “SNL” afterparty.

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Fey spotted at the “Night of Too Many Stars” evening benefit for The Autism Coalition in 2003.

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Fey attending the 2004 premiere of “The Village” in Brooklyn.

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Seen at the opening night of Broadway’s “Glengarry Glen Ross” in 2005.

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At the 2006 Primetime Emmy Awards, Fey was just a presenter.

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But in 2007 she snagged an Emmy as an executive producer for “30 Rock.”

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Fey celebrates a second Emmy win for “30 Rock” in 2008.

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Fey is spotted arriving at the SAG Awards in 2009.

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Fey means business at the 2010 “Date Night” press conference in Beverly Hills.

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Arriving at the “Late Show with David Letterman” in 2012.

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Fey stuns in blue at the 2013 Emmy Awards.

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And dazzles in red while attending the SAG Awards in 2016.

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Fey dons a gold jacket in 2019.

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“Mean Girls” scribe looks better than ever while attending the 72nd Annual Writers Guild Awards in New York, just months ahead of her 50th birthday.

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