Join us in this special birthday tribute as we shower her with warm wishes and a visual journey through a curated collection of Happy Birthday Images Wishes Sarah Shahi From the glittering sidelines of the Dallas Cowboys to the gritty world of television crime dramas Sarah Shahi journey is one of talent resilience and an unwavering spirit. Born Aahoo Jahansouzshahi in 1980 her path was not always clear but her determination to defy expectations paved the way for a captivating career. Growing up in Texas Shahi inherited a blend of cultures from her Iranian and Spanish Iranian parents. Encouraged by her mother she entered beauty pageants at a young age even winning the Miss Fort Worth title in 1997. But beneath the pageant crown Shahi harbored a different dream acting. Choosing a more unconventional route Shahi joined the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. This seemingly glamorous move was not just about pom poms and cheers it was a calculated step towards Hollywood. While cheering she landed an extra role in Robert Altman film Dr. T & the Women where she received invaluable encouragement to pursue acting full time.