Laura Dern is all smiles as she celebrates her 55th birthday with a beach picnic with a friend

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Laura Dern was all smiles on Thursday as she celebrated her 55th birthday.The five-time Golden Globe winning actress was seen in Los Angeles as she grabbed lunch with a friend before heading to the beach on her big day.Laura kept her outfit casual, as she was seen in red Adidas track pants, a pair of blue Louis Vuitton sneakers and a white shirt.

Beachside picnic:Laura Dern was all smiles on Thursday as she celebrated her 55th birthdayShe had a gray sweater on top, which she later removed during her picnic.The Jurassic Park actress started her morning off with a personal shout-out from her close friend and former co-star, Reese Witherspoon. 'My sister, confidant, car-karaoke partner, fellow adventurer and joy seeker!!' Reese began her birthday caption for Laura.'I love you soooo much Laura Dern.Can't wait to eat cake with you!Let's all wish Laura a happy birthday!' she said, ending her caption with #feelthedern.

Keeping it casual:Laura kept her outfit casual, as she was seen in red Adidas track pants, a pair of blue Louis Vuitton sneakers and a white shirt All smiles:The five-time Golden Globe winning actress was seen in Los Angeles as she grabbed lunch with a friend before heading to the beach on her big day Birthday lunch:She had a gray sweater on top, which she later removed during her picnic The Legally Blonde star's birthday video included several pictures of the two, with Queen's You're My Best Friend playing in the background.The two have been longtime friends and even starred together in HBO's hit series, Big Little Lies.