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16 Reasons Everyone Loves Connie Britton

In honor of her birthday, here's why she's just the most rad. #1: Tami Taylor. OK, list over.

1. No but seriously, because she was Tami Taylor on "Friday Night Lights":

2. She was so ethical.

3. And smart.

4. And called it like it was.

5. She killed people with her kindness.

6. Coach Taylor knew she was the best thing he had.

7. (Interlude of a second where they are just adorable together.)

8. But she also had these amazing human moments where she was just accidentally hilarious.

9. She spoke a lot of truths.

10. And had amazing facial expressions.

11. Oh, yeah, and also, Connie Britton was Nikki Faber on "Spin City":

12. And is now Rayna James on "Nashville":

13. And yes, there's that HAIR:

14. But it's mostly because even in real life, she knows she's got it going on.

15. Truly, we all ask ourselves:

16. And seriously, TAMI TAYLOR, Y'ALL.