Top 50 Best Teenage Actresses In 2024
The life of a teenager is filled with new and exciting challenges. There was a time not so long ago when all a teenager had to do was make new friends and indulge in studies and extracurricular activities. However, today, they grow up before you know it.
With the inevitable technological advances and cut-throat competition taking precedence, it is only obvious that youngsters today are exposed to new ideas, people, cultures, and circumstances.
The exposure not only helps them become more career-oriented but also encourages them to hone their personality for the better; all while preparing them for their unpredictable but bright future.
Needless to say, many of them wish to make an impression on the big/small screen as well. Fortunately for them, the entertainment industry has ceased to differentiate between actors based on age.
Even though experience matters, there are several examples to show how talented new-age performers have turned out to be global sensations in popular culture today.
Therefore, our focus today is on a group of teenage actresses whose respective remarkable talents and screen presence do the talking for them.
Despite being so young, they have already been seen portraying deep and diverse characters on television, in music videos, and on the silver screen.
In fact, some of them have gone on to prove their worst critics wrong by playing characters that, sometimes, actors twice their age would be apprehensive to portray.
So, without making our readers wait any further, letâs take a look at some of the most promising young actresses striving to make the entertainment industry even more inclusive and competitive today.
1. Millie Bobby Brown
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | February 19, 2004 |
Place of Birth | Marbella, Spain |
Height | 163 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2013 |
Debut TV Show | Once Upon a Time in Wonderland |
Most movie buffs across the globe are already familiar with the name Millie Bobby Brown. The actress was first seen in Once Upon a Time in Wonderland and shot to instant fame following her participation in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things.
She was only 12 years old when she started working on the project. So far, she has been seen marking her presence in popular films and shows such as Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs. Kong, Modern Family, and Greyâs Anatomy.
However, it is safe to say that Millie truly came into her own as she portrayed the titular Enola Holmes in the Enola Holmes series of films.
Now, itâs been reported that she is going to both star in and executive produce the fantasy film Damsel, which is going to be released on Netflix. Furthermore, she is also going to play a part in the Russo brotherâs adaption of Simon StĂĽlenhagâs graphic novel of the same title.
In addition to her movie credits, the young lady was featured in the Time 100 list of the worldâs most influential people in 2018. Furthermore, she was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.
2. Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega first made a mark by appearing as Annie in the supernatural horror movie Insidious: Chapter 2. Among her first few projects was the direct-to-video film The Little Rascals Save the Day.
The actress, whoâs only in her early 20s, gained recognition for her portrayal of Young Jane in the comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin.
Furthermore, her character projection in the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle ended up winning her the well-deserved Imagen Award for Best Young Actor on Television in 2018.
In recent years, Ortega has been seen participating in projects such as The Babysitter: Killer Queen, You, and The Fallout, among others. She gained further fame for her performance as Wednesday Addams in the Netflix horror comedy series Wednesday.
A 2023 Harperâs Bazaar story has described her off-screen personality as contemplative, mature, and beyond her years. Matter of fact, those who are close to the actress also believe that she knows when to go all in and when not to.
Indeed, knowing oneâs self at such a young age is not something common and, therefore, worthy of acknowledgement.
3. Sophia Lillis
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | February 13, 2002 |
Place of Birth | Crown Heights, New York, United States of America |
Height | 152 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2012 |
Debut TV Show | The Real Housewives of New York City |
Sophia Lillis featured in a few short films before making an appearance on television and in the movies. She rose to prominence after having played Beverly Marsh in the horror feature films âItâ and âIt: Chapter Twoâ.
Appreciated for playing a teenager with telekinetic abilities in the Netflix drama series âI Am Not Okay With Thisâ, she has also featured in other acclaimed and popular shows and movies such as âSharp Objectsâ, âNancy Drew and the Hidden Staircaseâ, and âUncle Frankâ.
In âSharp Objectsâ, Lillis was seen portraying the younger version of Amy Adamsâ character in the flashback scenes.
The âGretel & Hanselâ actress is set to share the screen with the very experienced Naomi Watts in Claire McCarthyâs âThe Burning Seasonâ. In 2023, we saw her playing a part in the fantasy action comedy film âDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievesâ and in Wes Andersonâs âAsteroid Cityâ.
4. Saniyya Sidney
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | October 30, 2006 |
Place of Birth | United States of America |
Height | 165 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2016 |
Debut TV Show | Roots |
Before coming into the limelight with shows such as âAmerican Horror Story: Roanokeâ and âRootsâ, Saniyya Sidney had appeared in several independent and short films.
Following her excellent performance in the Denzel Washington and Viola Davis-starrer âFencesâ, she received a nomination for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
The talented youngster has already worked with some of the most reputable names in the film industry. She attended the Oscars for the first time in 2016 for both âHidden Figuresâ & âFences.â
Of late, she was seen playing Venus Williams in the Will Smith-starrer biographical sports drama âKing Richardâ. Her performance demanded her to be both dramatic and athletic and she managed to pull it off pretty well.
The actress, who started acting in 2012 by featuring in a short horror film The Babysitters, was seen appearing as Sasha Obama in Showtimeâs The First Lady, which premiered in 2022.
5. Bella Ramsey
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | September 25, 2003 |
Place of Birth | Nottingham, United Kingdom |
Height | 156 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2016 |
Debut TV Show | Game of Thrones |
She was also seen playing Mildred Hubble in the 2017 television feature âThe Worst Witch.â The young star continues to attend classes while making sure her career is on the right track.
6. Brooklynn Prince
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | May 4, 2010 |
Place of Birth | Winter Springs, Florida, United States of America |
Height | 145 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2017 |
Debut Film | Robo-Dog: Airborne |
The brilliant Brooklynn Prince is yet another talented addition to our list who started acting at the sensitive age of 2 itself.
She was widely appreciated for her character play in the motion picture âThe Florida Project.â In fact, it would not be an exaggeration to claim that the film fetched her deserving fame.
Despite winning critical acclaim for her performances, Prince has made it clear that she strives to be a film director as she ages.
7. Marsai Martin
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | August 14, 2004 |
Place of Birth | Plano, Texas, United States of America |
Height | 157 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2014 |
Debut TV Show | Black-ish |
Some of us are born with the luck of Marsai Martin. The young actor, who has been featured in the list of âTime 100 Nextâ by Time magazine, has already won nine NAACP Image Awards and two BET Awards.
Famous for her character play as Diane Johnson in the sitcom âBlack-ishâ, the child actor has also been a part of other motion pictures and television shows such as âAn American Girl Story â Melody 1963: Love Has to Winâ, âUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidtâ, and âNinaâ, among others.
8. Mckenna Grace
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | June 25, 2006 |
Place of Birth | Grapevine, Texas, United States of America |
Height | 149 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2012 |
Debut TV Show | Crash & Bernstein |
The charming Mckenna Grace has been facing the camera since when she was only 6. She has been a known face to the viewers who have been able to catch her in shows that she has participated in.
An actor and singer, she has also gone on to feature in movies and television shows such as âAmityville: The Awakeningâ, âYoung Sheldonâ, âGhostbusters: Afterlifeâ, âGiftedâ, âFuller Houseâ, âThe Young and the Restlessâ, and âCrash & Bernsteinâ, among others.
Grace was featured in the list of the top 30 stars under age the age of 18 by The Hollywood Reporter in 2018 and 2019.
9. QuvenzhanĂŠ Wallis
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | August 28, 2003 |
Place of Birth | Houma, Louisiana, United States of America |
Height | 150 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2012 |
Debut Film | Beasts of the Southern Wild |
QuvenzhanĂŠ Wallis, who has been facing the camera ever since she was 5 years old, became the youngest nominee for the Best Actress Academy Award.
Not only that but she is also the only actor born in the 21st century to be nominated for an Oscar.
At the age of 5, she auditioned for the drama film âBeasts of the Southern Wildâ and starred as Hushpuppy in the same.
She has also played the role of Annie Bennett in the 2014 adaptation of âAnnieâ; a motion picture for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical).
Wallis has been among nominations right from the beginning of her career. Therefore, it will not be a surprise to find her scaling new heights of success soon.
10. Sadie Sink
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | April 16, 2002 |
Place of Birth | Brenham, Texas, United States of America |
Height | 160 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2003 |
Debut TV Show | Tweenies |
Sadie Sink is well-regarded for her character play of Maxine âMaxâ Mayfield in Netflixâs science fiction drama series âStranger Things.â She is one of the most dynamic teen divas in the industry today.
Even though her performance in âStranger Thingsâ was duly appreciated, she has also been seen playing a part in other mainstream movies and television shows such as âThe Glass Castleâ, âEliâ, âChuckâ, âAmerican Odysseyâ, âUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidtâ, and â Blue Bloods.â
Her net worth is reportedly over $1 million already.
11. Lulu Wilson
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | October 7, 2005 |
Place of Birth | New York City, New York, United States of America |
Height | 155 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2012 |
Debut TV Show | Louie |
Lulu Wilson, who started appearing in commercials at the tender age of 3, is primarily known for featuring in horror dramas such as âOuija: Origin of Evilâ, âDeliver Us from Evilâ, and âAnnabelle: Creation.â
She was also seen in the critically acclaimed horror series âThe Haunting of Hill House.â In addition, she went on to play the titular character in the action thriller âBeckyâ; a film in which she truly came into her own and delivered a raw and competent performance.
That said, she was also cast as the young Gloria Steinem in the movie âThe Glorias.â
12. Millicent Simmonds
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | March 6, 2003 |
Place of Birth | Utah, United States of America |
Height | 157 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2017 |
Debut Film | Wonderstruck |
She has gone on to charm us with her screen presence and performances in titles such as âA Quiet Placeâ and âA Quiet Place Part II.â
It is imperative to mention that the talented young lady lost her ability to hear before her first birthday.
This was due to a medication overdose.
However, that has not stopped the young child actor from accomplishing her goals. Simmonds was taught American Sign Language by her mother and continues to excel in show business.
13. Julia Butters
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | April 15, 2009 |
Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, United States of America |
Height | 142 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2014 |
Debut TV Show | Criminal Minds |
A native of Los Angeles, Julia Butters has always been encouraged to be creative by her beloved parents.
This encouragement certainly bore fruit as she was seen making quite an impression on the television show âCriminal Minds.â However, she went a step ahead in Quentin Tarantinoâs âOnce Upon a Time in Hollywoodâ when she went on to steal a scene or two from the mighty Leo DiCaprio himself.
The child actress received tremendous critical acclaim for her authentic portrayal of Trudi Frazer in the acclaimed period drama.
That being said, Butters has also featured in the sitcom âAmerican Housewifeâ as Anna-Kat Otto from 2016 to 2020.
14. Elsie Fisher
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | April 3, 2003 |
Place of Birth | Riverside, California, United States of America |
Height | 165 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2009 |
Debut TV Show | Medium |
Elsie Fisher kick-started her career at the tender age of 6 by playing a role in the television series âMedium.â She was also been the voice behind Agnes in the first two âDespicable Meâ movies.
The young actor came into the spotlight after having played the socially-struggling teenage girl Kayla Day in the comedy-drama film âEighth Grade.â The project brought her a bag full of appreciation and accolades, and deservingly so.
In fact, she was even nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress â Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.
That said, Fisher has also played Parker Needler in the animated adaptation of âThe Addams Familyâ and has been seen in projects such as âMcFarland, USAâ and âDirty Girlâ, among others.
15. Darby Camp
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | July 14, 2007 |
Place of Birth | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America |
Height | 157 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2013 |
Debut TV Show | Door to Door |
Darby Camp, as a toddler, was seen appearing in print advertisements and local commercials along with her mother and older sister in their hometown.
Seeing her comfortably face the camera, it was obvious then that the young girl had to try her hands at acting.
She shared the screen with a seasoned performer like Kurt Russell in both of them.
One of her most recent projects is âClifford the Big Red Dogâ; a motion picture in which she stars as Emily Elizabeth.
16. Chloe Coleman
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | November 23, 2008 |
Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, United States of America |
Height | 152 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2013 |
Debut TV Show | Glee |
Chloe Coleman has been facing the camera ever since she was cast as a ballerina on âGleeâ, and has already worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
Known for her efficient character play of Skye Carlson in HBOâs Emmy Award-winning drama series âBig Little Lies, she has also featured in the Amazon Original Movie âMy Spyâ, in which she starred alongside Dave Bautista.
It can be argued that Chloe has had a fortunate start to her screen career. We say so because sheâs already got the opportunity to work with some of the finest actresses in the world like Meryl Streel, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Laura Dern.
17. Abby Ryder Fortson
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | March 14, 2008 |
Place of Birth | Burbank, California, United States of America |
Height | 152 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2013 |
Debut TV Show | The Mindy Project |
Abby Ryder Fortson earned a lot of appreciation for her scene-stealing performances in âAnt-Man and the Waspâ and âAnt-Man.â She has also been seen in projects like âThe Whispersâ, âTransparentâ, âA Dogâs Journeyâ, and âTogetherness.â
Having said that, our readers would be excited to know that she is a loyal animal rights activist and has an affinity for writing, hiking, surfing, reading, and baking as well.
Abby also holds socio-political causes like womenâs rights, environmental issues, politics, and voter protections close to her heart.
18. Asia Monet Ray
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | August 10, 2005 |
Place of Birth | Yorba Linda, California, United States of America |
Height | 155 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2015 |
Debut Film | Sister Code |
Asia Monet Ray has always been in the loop. Not only did she start her gymnastics training at the tender age of 2 but she has also been dancing ever since.
Needless to say, the girl started to appear in reality television shows as she continued to grow.
Our readers would be pleased to know that both her mother and father are energetic and active individuals as well.
While her mom happens to be a yoga instructor, her dad is a wrestler and a fitness instructor himself.
Ray has made a name for herself by featuring in movies and television shows such as âGreyâs Anatomyâ, âSister Codeâ, and âAmerican Crime Storyâ so far.
19. Ariana Greenblatt
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | August 27, 2007 |
Place of Birth | Colorado, United States of America |
Height | 127 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2015 |
Debut TV Show | Liv and Maddie |
Reported to be one of the most occupied young actresses in Hollywood today, Ariana Greenblatt has already been named as one âyoung actor to watch outâ for by The Hollywood Reporter in 2019.
20. Alison Fernandez
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | July 20, 2005 |
Place of Birth | Brooklyn, New York, United States of America |
Height | 160 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2014 |
Debut Film | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles |
Alison Fernandez started her film career with an uncredited role play in the superhero feature film âTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.â
Her career looks to be in safe hands for she is managed by her father Manuel Fernandez himself.
That said, she has an elder sister named Sabrina who happens to be an actress as well.
21. Navia Robinson
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | May 4, 2005 |
Place of Birth | Marietta, Georgia, United States of America |
Height | 150 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2014 |
Debut TV Show | Being Mary Jane |
Navia Ziraili Robinson is an up-and-coming actress who has already starred in some successful projects.
Popular for portraying DâAsia in her debut television series âBeing Mary Janeâ, she intends to never dishearten her fans.
22. Ella Anderson
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | March 26, 2005 |
Place of Birth | Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States of America |
Height | 160 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2011 |
Debut Film | Last Man Standing |
Thanks to a Detroit-based casting director who managed to take note of her talent at the age of 5, Ella Anderson is known to Americans today as Piper from Nickelodeonâs popular âHenry Dangerâ series.
Apart from being an actor, she is also a social media star and voice artist.
And, as if that wasnât enough, the young actor even ventured into music a couple of years ago and has started uploading music videos on her YouTube channel.
That being said, she is also well-known for her performances in titles such as âThe Glass Castleâ, âLast Man Standingâ, âMotherâs Dayâ, and âThe Boss.â
23. Merit Leighton
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | June 17, 2002 |
Place of Birth | Glendale, California, United States of America |
Height | 165 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2012 |
Debut TV Show | The New Normal |
Merit Leighton is not only an actress but she is also a voice actor, singer, and YouTuber, perhaps in that order.
Over time, she has also lent her voice to several video games, applications, and toy characters. That said, she is best known for her portrayal of Doreen Portman in the feature film âA Tigerâs Tailâ, and has since appeared in titles such as âGrooming Giselleâ, âDean Slater: Resident Advisorâ, and âThe Nerd Posse.â
24. Shahadi Wright Joseph
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | April 29, 2005 |
Place of Birth | Brooklyn, New York, United States of America |
Height | 155 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2016 |
Debut Film | Hairspray Live! |
It seems like Shahadi Wright Joseph knew what she wanted to become ever since she was a kid.
In addition, she has voiced Young Nala in Jon Favreauâs musical motion picture âThe Lion Kingâ, and was seen making an appearance in the television show âThem.â
25. Tamara Smart
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | June 14, 2005 |
Place of Birth | Barnet, London, United Kingdom |
Height | 162 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2017 |
Debut TV Show | The Worst Witch |
Tamara Valerie Smart would be a known face to everyone who has seen and appreciated her in her debut series âThe Worst Witch.â The actor made quite an impact with her performance and became one of the most admired Black teens in the world.
She has also exhibited her talent in films and television shows such as âArtemis Fowlâ, âAre You Afraid of the Dark?â, and âA Babysitterâs Guide to Monster Hunting.â
26. Storm Reid
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | July 1, 2003 |
Place of Birth | Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America |
Height | 170 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2012 |
Debut Film | A Cross to Bear |
The young actor, whose career launched at the tender age of 3, has always sought to be a leading actress in the industry.
27. Eloise Webb
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | September 3, 2003 |
Place of Birth | United Kingdom |
Height | 170 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2009 |
Debut TV Show | Nick Jr. IDs |
One of the most beautiful teenage actresses in the world, Eloise Webb is famous for her work in the film version of âCinderellaâ, âThe Iron Ladyâ, âThe Queenâs Gambitâ, and âAn American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Successâ, among others.
Regarded to be the best-looking teenage actress by many, she is certain to have a promising future, and we can show our support by rooting for the young performer; hoping that she exceeds expectations as she continues to age.
28. Ava Justin
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | November 10, 2005 |
Place of Birth | United States of America |
Height | 157 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2012 |
Debut Film | Monday Morning |
Ava Justin has been modeling since she was just 4. âParanoia Tapesâ is a feature film that is credited with bringing her into the mainstream.
This rising star is also a young entrepreneur who has her own makeup line called Avaâs Luxury Cosmetics.
Aside from being good at her Academics, she is also very athletic. It is reported that she supersedes most people in her class when it comes to athletic events.
She has been seen in titles such âNo Regretsâ, âUnder the Stadiumâ, âBefore I Goâ and âSoul Survivors: Dating Angelsâ so far.
29. Mallory James Mahoney
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | January 31, 2005 |
Place of Birth | Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America |
Height | 157 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2014 |
Debut Film | Sober Companion |
Mallory James Mahoney is one of the few people who is getting to live her childhood dream.
The girl, who wished to become an actor ever since she was 4, chanced upon her maiden acting gig on a Chuck E Cheese commercial in 2014.
However, she later began to appear in Disney Channelâs âBunkâdâ, and has continued to diligently portray Destiny Baker on the same ever since.
That said, the young actor first came into the spotlight by playing Katy Cooper in the teen comedy feature film âAdventures in Babysitting.â
30. Olivia Rodrigo
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | February 20, 2003 |
Place of Birth | Murrieta, California, United States of America |
Height | 165 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2015 |
Debut Film | An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success |
The outstanding Olivia Rodrigo is certainly here to stay. The young and talented artist shot to instant fame with the release of her single âDrivers License.â Also, her debut album, Sour, went on to top the charts for quite some time.
Needless to mention, the young celebrity has already gained the level of fame she may not have expected a few years ago. Named the Woman of the Year in 2022 by Billboard, she has already made her debut appearance at the MET Gala.
Rodrigo first gained recognition in the late 2010s by playing leading roles on Disney television programs such as Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
31. Skai Jackson
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | April 8, 2002 |
Place of Birth | Staten Island, New York, United States of America |
Height | 158 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2007 |
Debut Film | Liberty Kid |
Skai Jackson had already hogged the limelight when she was ranked as the Timesâ âOne of the Most Influential Teensâ in 2016.
Famous for her character play of Zuri Ross in the much-liked Disney sitcom âJessieâ, she has also been seen appearing in shows and movies such as âMarvel Rising: Initiationâ, âK. C. Undercoverâ, âBunkâdâ, and âThe Reboundâ, among others.
Our readers would be surprised to learn that her net worth is already calculated to be over $500,000.
32. Milly Shapiro
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | July 16, 2002 |
Place of Birth | Tampa, Florida, United States of America |
Height | 147 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2018 |
Debut Film | Hereditary |
It wouldnât be an exaggeration to claim that Milly Shapiro stunned the cinematic universe with her portrayal of Charlie Graham in the 2018 horror drama âHereditaryâ; an acclaimed motion picture in which she starred alongside Toni Collette.
The young actress loves to sing and perform on stage and won a Tony Honor with Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon, and Sophia Gennusa for their respective Broadway debuts in âMatilda the Musicalâ in 2013.
This made them the youngest recipients of the award in history.
In addition to her aforementioned credits, Shapiro has also been seen playing Sally Brown in a theatre production called âYouâre a Good Man, Charlie Brown.â
33. Brighton Sharbino
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | August 19, 2002 |
Place of Birth | Flower Mound, Texas, United States of America |
Height | 163 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2008 |
Debut TV Show | Friday Night Lights |
Better known for her portrayal of Lizzie Samuels on the smash hit AMC television series âThe Walking Deadâ, Brighton Sharbino has been working in television shows ever since she was six years old.
Although she has mostly been a part of the television world, the actress can also be seen in motion pictures such as âBitchâ, âGrowing Up Smithâ, âMiracles from Heavenâ, âAmerican Skinâ, and âCheap Thrillsâ, among others.
34. Arica Himmel
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | February 23, 2005 |
Place of Birth | New York City, New York, United States of America |
Height | 145 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2016 |
Debut TV Show | Thanksgiving |
Popular for her role play of Rainbow âBowâ Johnson in the ABC comedy series âMixed-ishâ, Arica made her maiden theatrical off-Broadway appearance in âThe Layoverâ (Second Stage Theatre).
âBefore You Know Itâ, in which Himmel played Olivia, had its premiere at the competition at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
35. Dafne Keen
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | January 4, 2005 |
Place of Birth | Madrid, Spain |
Height | 150 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2014 |
Debut TV Show | The Refugees |
Since both her parents are actors, it is not surprising that she made her acting debut in a show where she starred alongside her father.
In addition to her aforementioned credit, she has also been seen portraying the mutant Laura Kinney/X-23 in the hit Hugh Jackman-starrer âLogan.â
36. Peyton Lee
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | May 22, 2004 |
Place of Birth | New York City, New York, United States of America |
Height | 165 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2015 |
Debut TV Show | Scandal |
Even though she is best known for portraying the titular character on the Disney Channel series âAndi Mackâ, Peyton Lee has also appeared in projects such as âStumptownâ, âThe Lion Guardâ, âScandalâ, and âSecret Society of Second Born Royalsâ, among others.
However, before she played the titular role in âAndi Mackâ, she even appeared in at least three episodes of âShamelessâ; a show in which she was seen playing a girl soldier.
Needless to say, she is a talented teenage performer to watch out for in the coming years.
37. Madison Ziegler
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | September 30, 2002 |
Place of Birth | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
Height | 165 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2011 |
Debut TV Show | Dance Moms |
Madison Ziegler was first noticed in the reality show âDance Moms.â She has appeared in advertisements, feature films, concerts, television shows, and on magazine covers ever since.
The actress was included on Time magazineâs list of the â30 most influential teensâ for three consecutive years between 2015 to 2017.
That said, she has featured in movies and television shows such as âWest Side Storyâ, âThe Book of Henryâ, âThe Falloutâ, âDrop Dead Divaâ, and âDancing with the Stars.â
38. Raegan Revord
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | January 3, 2008 |
Place of Birth | San Diego, California, United States of America |
Height | 155 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2015 |
Debut TV Show | W/Bob and David |
Best known for playing Missy Cooper with great charm and energy in the popular show âYoung Sheldonâ, Raegan Revord is one child actor who loves dogs.
In fact, our readers would be delighted to know that she is even known for bringing a dog or two on the sets sometimes.
The actress started acting at the tender age of 6 and has been featured in various commercials, short films, and television shows ever since.
Revord, who played Megan on the television show âModern Familyâ, has made an appearance on the Netflix series âGrace and Frankieâ as well.
39. Kristina Pimenova
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | December 27, 2005 |
Place of Birth | Moscow, Russia |
Height | 165 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2019 |
Debut Film | Creators: The Past |
Kristina Pimenova is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful young talents to feature on this list.
A daughter to former footballer Ruslan Pimenov and ex-model Glikeriya Shirokova, she was called the worldâs most beautiful girl in 2014 by The Women Daily magazine.
The young model, who has been featured in titles like âThe Russian Brideâ and âCreators: The Pastâ, began modeling for top brands even before she turned 4.
She presently resides in the United States of America.
The young model aspires to be a leading film actress and director and appeared on the cover of Vogue Kids in 2015.
40. Mackenzie Ziegler
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | June 4, 2004 |
Place of Birth | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
Height | 160 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2011 |
Debut TV Show | Dance Moms |
Even though Mackenzieâs parents got divorced when she was only 6 years old, she continued to keep her dreams and ambitions alive and came out of it stronger.
After having made her television debut in the series âDance Momsâ with her older sister in 2011, she left the show some five years later and started to concentrate on other undertakings.
Needless to say, the actress was soon seen making an appearance in titles such as âTotal Eclipseâ, âBrat Holiday Spectacularâ, âIce Princess Lilyâ, âLet Us Inâ, and âThe Masked Dancerâ, among others.
41. Madi Filipowicz
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | April 21, 2005 |
Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, United States of America |
Height | Unknown |
Debut Year | 2019 |
Debut Short Film | How Clause Ruined Christmas |
Madi Filipowicz, who was appreciated for her performance in âHow Clause Ruined Christmasâ, provided her admirers with an understanding of her real self through the documentary âTeens Wanna Know.â
The young actress is a YouTuber and social media influencer who is known to share her lip-syncing videos on TikTok as well. She is also known to have been featured in the music video âJenna Davis: Under the Surface.â
An ambassador for the GenZ Social Summit, Madi puts her lovely voice to use by spreading happiness and positivity among her followers.
42. Trinity Bliss
The confident Trinity Bliss is, of course, very young, but she is already showing signs of turning into a multi-faceted personality worth talking about.
An actress, singer, and songwriter, she appeared in a few minor TV roles in 2021 and 2022. Also, a lot of you do not know this but she has also portrayed Tuktirey in 2022âs global hit Avatar: The Way of Water.
Itâs been reported that the girl has already been signed on to appear in all subsequent sequels. That said, Bliss also plans to keep her career as a musician on track and released her debut album Confessions of a Preteen in 2023.
43. Mia Talerico
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | September 17, 2008 |
Place of Birth | Santa Barbara, California, United States of America |
Height | 152 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2010 |
Debut Film | Good Luck Charlie |
The talented Mia Talerico may not be in the news as much as some of her fellow contemporaries on this list, but she is still performing.
Those who have seen her portray Charlie Duncan in the television series âGood Luck Charlieâ miss seeing her play the character.
Following the success of the aforementioned show, she did appear in a couple of short films and sitcoms.
In 2018, it was reported that she joined the cast of âManiâ as Paige Rogge.
44. Aubrey Anderson-Emmons
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | June 6, 2007 |
Place of Birth | Santa Monica, California, United States of America |
Height | 161 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2011 |
Debut TV Show | Modern Family |
Those who have seen the immensely loved television show âModern Familyâ can never stop praising the beloved Lily Tucker-Pritchett from the series; a part that was played rather confidently by Aubrey Anderson-Emmons.
The child actor was a part of the cast that was consecutively nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
Aside from the aforementioned series, Aubrey has also appeared in shows such as âBill Nye Saves the Worldâ and âParadise Run.â
45. Ella Jay Basco
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | September 17, 2006 |
Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, United States of America |
Height | 157 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2013 |
Debut TV Show | Greyâs Anatomy |
Believe it or not, Ella Jay Basco has been facing the camera ever since she was 6 months old. She was selected for an advertisement as her first assignment when she was only that young.
Our readers would be pleased to know that Ella is also a trained dancer who loves hip-hop dancing, playing music, and writing.
46. Priah Ferguson
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | October 1, 2006 |
Place of Birth | Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America |
Height | 152 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2015 |
Debut Film | Perfectville |
The actor, who first featured in short films and independent movies, was soon seen in titles such as âAtlantaâ, âThe Oathâ, âBluff City Lawâ, and âMercy Streetâ, to name a few.
While her father John is a design director, her mother, Adjua Ferguson, is a graphic designer. Priah is the eldest of the two girls in the family.
47. JoJo Siwa
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | May 19, 2003 |
Place of Birth | Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America |
Height | 180 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2013 |
Debut TV Show | Abbyâs Ultimate Dance Competition |
JoJo Siwa has not only been seen on television shows but she is also a popular YouTuber, dancer, and singer, who happens to be doing quite well for her age.
The youngster, who is known for appearing in two seasons of âDance Momsâ along with her mother, keeps her followers on social media updated with her lifestyle and latest work.
She has been seen in projects such as âNickelodeonâs Ultimate Halloween Haunted Houseâ, âBlurt!â, âNickelodeonâs Not-So-Valentine Specialâ, and âSchool of Rockâ, among others.
Siwa was given a place on Timeâs annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020.
48. Millie Davis
Millie Davis, who was born on December 6, 2006, began her career when she was only six months old when she made her appearance in a commercial with her father.
She began marking her presence on TV in the late-2010s. While she was cast to play a major role in the first season of Odd Squad at the age of 7, she was also seen appearing in The Parker Andersons/Amelia Parker sitcoms.
For her performance in Odd Squad: The Movie, the girl was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Limited Series at the 5th Canadian Screen Awards.
That said, Davis earned the opportunity to play her most famous role yet when she was chosen to star as Gemma Hendrix in the TV series Orphan Black in 2013.
49. Alexa Swinton
Entity | Detail |
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Date of Birth | July 3, 2009 |
Place of Birth | New York City, New York, United States of America |
Height | 154 centimeters |
Debut Year | 2012 |
Debut TV Show | Mythos |
Besides being an actor, Alexa Swinton also strives to succeed as a singer and writer. While She joined the cast of âAnd Just Like ThatâŚâ as Rose Goldenblatt, she has also appeared in M. Night Shyamalanâs thriller film âOldâ.
That said, she has also marked her presence in projects such as âBillionsâ, âEmergenceâ, and âSometime Other Than Nowâ, among others.
50. Karam Taher
We know that not a lot of people are familiar with the name Karam Taher, but we also hope that they soon will be.
The talented young actress has impressed one and all with her terrific character projection in the critically acclaimed historical drama Farha (2021), which is streaming on Netflix.
Set against the backdrop of the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, the film is a deeply moving historical drama whose many significant layers get tacitly uncovered within the confines of a storage room.
A raw Taherâs impeccable performance drives the brutal coming-of-age tale.