Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson Celebrate 'American Treasure' Danny DeVito's 80th Birthday

Mar. 15, 2025

(L-R) Kaitlin Olson, Danny DeVito and Rob McElhenney.Photo:Michael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media via Getty

Michael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media via Getty

Danny DeVitoturns 80!On Sunday, Nov. 17, DeVito’sIt’s Always Sunny in PhiladephiacostarsRob McElhenneyandKaitlin Olsoncelebrated the actor’s milestone birthday with touching tributes shared on their social media accounts.Alongside a photo of DeVito pointing to the camera, McElhenney penned a sweet message in honor of the industry vet’s special day.“This man was born 80 years ago today,” he wrote in a tweet on X (formerly known as Twitter). “He could still drink you under the table. He could still make you laugh harder than anyone you’ve ever met. He could still make you feel like you’re the only person in the room.““He could still give you the best advice you’ve ever gotten and make you feel loved no matter what. He’s an American treasure,” McElhenney continued, adding, “There is only one [Danny DeVito].“On Instagram, Olson also paid tribute to the Emmy winner with a cute picture of the two sitting in a kitchen dressed in holiday attire. The duo was shown nibbling on some food for a photoshoot.“Happy birthday to my favorite (rum) ham,” she captioned the post. “Danny DeVito is everything you want him to be. Lights up every room, makes sure everyone is taken care of, gives his whole heart to everything and everyone he loves. Here’s to 80 more. I wouldn’t put it past him.“DeVito has starred onIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaalongside McElhenney, Olson,Glenn HowertonandCharlie Daysince 2005 for over 16 seasons. He recently spoke to PEOPLE in October about the FXX comedy’s upcoming crossover episode with ABC hitAbbott Elementary.Although DeVito offered minimal details about the big television event, he said the audience would love it just as much as the cast enjoyed filming.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“We had a great time,” he said of working together on set. “They’re wonderful people. It’s such an odd mix, so it’s going to be fun.”TheBatman Returnsactor also shared that there are “lots of surprises,” and joked, “I think we get a little wild in the show for them, but they’re handling us pretty well.”It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiacan be streamed on Hulu.

Danny DeVitoturns 80!

On Sunday, Nov. 17, DeVito’sIt’s Always Sunny in PhiladephiacostarsRob McElhenneyandKaitlin Olsoncelebrated the actor’s milestone birthday with touching tributes shared on their social media accounts.

Alongside a photo of DeVito pointing to the camera, McElhenney penned a sweet message in honor of the industry vet’s special day.

“This man was born 80 years ago today,” he wrote in a tweet on X (formerly known as Twitter). “He could still drink you under the table. He could still make you laugh harder than anyone you’ve ever met. He could still make you feel like you’re the only person in the room.”

“He could still give you the best advice you’ve ever gotten and make you feel loved no matter what. He’s an American treasure,” McElhenney continued, adding, “There is only one [Danny DeVito].”

On Instagram, Olson also paid tribute to the Emmy winner with a cute picture of the two sitting in a kitchen dressed in holiday attire. The duo was shown nibbling on some food for a photoshoot.

“Happy birthday to my favorite (rum) ham,” she captioned the post. “Danny DeVito is everything you want him to be. Lights up every room, makes sure everyone is taken care of, gives his whole heart to everything and everyone he loves. Here’s to 80 more. I wouldn’t put it past him.”

DeVito has starred onIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaalongside McElhenney, Olson,Glenn HowertonandCharlie Daysince 2005 for over 16 seasons. He recently spoke to PEOPLE in October about the FXX comedy’s upcoming crossover episode with ABC hitAbbott Elementary.

Although DeVito offered minimal details about the big television event, he said the audience would love it just as much as the cast enjoyed filming.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

“We had a great time,” he said of working together on set. “They’re wonderful people. It’s such an odd mix, so it’s going to be fun.”

TheBatman Returnsactor also shared that there are “lots of surprises,” and joked, “I think we get a little wild in the show for them, but they’re handling us pretty well.”

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiacan be streamed on Hulu.

source: people.com