Acting is a profession that has no age. Whether in their 20s or 30s, there are many young actresses headlining big-budget projects. With award-winning performances in movies and TV series, these actresses have built their empires at a young age. We can probably name some of your favorites as well, like Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Elle Fanning.
Let’s dive in…
1. Zendaya
Net worth: US$20 million
Birthdate: September 1, 1996 (25 years)
Who doesn’t know the beautiful and talented Zendaya? The Shake It Up actress is all grown up now and plays Rue Bennett, a recovering drug addict, on Euphoria (2019-Present). The role also made her the youngest drama actress to win an Emmy Award.
In 2017, Zendaya played Mary Jane in Spider-Man: Homecoming and its 2019 and 2021 sequels. She has also appeared in the films The Greatest Showman (2017) and Dune (2021). Learn more about Zendaya here.
2. Anya Taylor-Joy
Net worth: US$7 million
Birthdate: April 16, 1996 (26 years)
The 2017 Trophée Chopard title-holder and the winner of several other awards, Anya Taylor-Joy is an American-Argentine actress best known for playing Elizabeth Harmon in the miniseries The Queen’s Gambit (2020). She began her career at 16 with small roles in television series and became better-known with her lead role in The Witch (2017).
After receiving acclaim for her performance in The Queen’s Gambit, she starred in other films such as Emma (2020), Last Night in Soho (2021) and will be a part of many upcoming movies.
3. Sophie Jonas
Net worth: US$8 million
Birthdate: February 21, 1996 (26 years)
Sophie Jonas, formerly Sophie Turner, is an American actress best known for playing the role of Sansa Stark in the widely popular series Game of Thrones (2011-2019). She has also appeared in the films Another Me (2013) and Barely Lethal (2015) and portrays young Jean Grey in the X-Men film series (2016-2019).
4. Florence Pugh
Net worth: US$8 million
Birthdate: January 3, 1996 (26 years)
Florence Pugh is an English actress who first gained media attention for starring as Katherine Lester in the film Lady Macbeth (2016), and as Charlie Ross in the miniseries The Little Drummer Girl (2018).
Pugh has starred in various recent successful films, such as Midsommar (2019), Little Women (2019), and Black Widow (2021).
5. Kiernan Shipka
Net worth: US$3 million
Birthdate: November 10, 1999 (22 years)
Kiernan Shipka is an American actress best known as Sabrina Spellman from Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018–2020). she also played the role of Sally Draper in the highly acclaimed series Mad Men (2007-2015). From the age of ten, Shipka received praise for her acting skills from critics and audiences alike.
Shipka’s recent projects include the films The Silence (2019) and Let It Snow (2020), and the series Swimming With Sharks (2022-Present).
6. Lily-Rose Depp
Net worth: US$1 million
Birthdate: May 27, 1999 (23 years)
Lily-Rose Depp is a French-American actress and the daughter of two esteemed actors, Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis. She first gained recognition for a small role in the film Tusk (2014) and established herself with roles in The Dancer and Planetarium (both 2016).
Depp has been in many movies, including The King (2019), Crisis (2021), and Voyagers (2021).
7. Hailee Steinfeld
Net worth: US$10 million
Birthdate: December 11, 1996 (25 years)
Hailee Steinfeld is an American actress and singer who first gained recognition for her role in True Grit (2010). Lauded for her range as a singer and actress, Steinfeld has received several awards and nominations.
She achieved mainstream success with roles in Ender’s Game (2013), 3 Days to Kill (2014), The Edge of Seventeen (2016), and Pitch Perfect 2 (2015). She recently starred as Emily Dickinson in the series Dickinson (2019-2021).
8. Chloë Grace Moretz
Net worth: US$12 million
Birthdate: February 10, 1997 (25 years)
Chloe Grace Moretz is an American actress who rose to prominence as a child for starring in The Amityville Horror (2005). She appeared in various other films and television series in minor or supporting roles until receiving critical acclaim for her lead role as Hit-Girl in Kick-Ass (2010).
Moretz has been part of several popular films over the years, including Hugo (2011), Dark Shadows (2012), and Carrie (2013).
9. Saoirse Ronan
Net worth: US$9 million
Birthdate: April 12, 1994 (28 years)
Saoirse Ronan is an award-winning Irish-American actress who first gained recognition for starring in the film Atonement (2007). She then established herself further with the title role in the film Hanna (2011) and her supporting role in the cult classic The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014).
Ronan’s recent acclaimed roles include Christine McPherson in Lady Bird (2017) and Jo March in Little Women (2019).
10. Joey King
Net worth: US$4 million
Birthdate: July 30, 1999 (22 years)
Joey King is an American actress best known for playing the role of Elle Evans in The Kissing Booth film series (2018-2021). She first appeared in the film Reign Over Me (2007) as the protagonist’s child.
After guest roles in various series, she gained recognition for playing Ramona Quimby in Ramona and Beezus (2010). Most recently, she appeared in the crime series The Act (2019) as the lead.
11. Yara Shahidi
Net worth: US$1 million
Birthdate: February 10, 2000 (22 years)
Yara Shahidi is an American actress best known for her role as Zoey Johnson in the sitcom Black-ish (2014–2022). She began her career at only six years of age, appearing in commercials and advertisement campaigns.
Shahidi had her first role in the Eddie Murphy film Imagine That (2009) and then had a cameo in Angelina Jolie’s Salt (2010). She currently appears as the lead in the Black-ish spinoff series Grown-ish (2018-Present).
12. Madelaine Petsch
Net worth: US$4 million
Birthdate: August 18, 1994 (27 years)
Madelaine Petsch is an Americana actress best known for playing the role of Cheryl Blossom in the series Riverdale (2017-Present). Her character on the show is a popular fan favourite. Petsch first gained media attention when she appeared in a Coca Cola commercial in 2014.
In 2017, Petsch also joined the cast for the horror film Polaroid as Sarah. It was released in 2019.
13. Dove Cameron
Net worth: US$3 million
Birthdate: January 15, 1996 (26 years)
Dove Cameron is an American singer and actress best known for playing the dual lead roles in the series Liv & Maddie which ran on Disney Channel from 2013 to 2017. Just the pilot episode of the show had nearly 5.8 million viewers.
Cameron has also starred in Dumplin’ (2018) and the Descendants film series (2015-Present) and has a successful music career.
14. Elle Fanning
Net worth: US$6 million
Birthdate: April 9, 1998 (24 years)
Elle Fanning is an American actress best known for playing the role of Princess Aurora in Maleficent (2014) and its 2019 sequel. She had starring roles in multiple films as a child and first gained recognition for appearing in the science fiction film Super 8 (2011).
Since then, Fanning has part of many movies like The Neon Demon (2016), The Beguiled (2017), and A Rainy Day in New York (2019).
15. Dakota Fanning
Net worth: US$12 million
Birthdate: February 23, 1994 (28 years)
Dakota Fanning is an American actress who rose to prominence for her role as Lucy Dawson in I Am Sam (2001) while only seven years of age.
The role cleared the path for many of Fanning’s future successes and she has worked with some of the greatest actors of our time, such as Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Brad Pitt. Her well-known films include Effie Gray (2014) and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).
16. Bella Thorne
Net worth: US$12 million
Birthdate: October 8, 1997 (24 years)
Bella Thorne is an American actress, singer, and model who first gained widespread recognition for playing CeCe Jones in Shake It Up (2010–2013). She began with minor roles in the series Dirty Sexy Money and My Own Worst Enemy.
Since then, she has appeared in various films like Blended (2014), The DUFF (2015), and Girl (2020).
17. Naomi Scott
Net worth: US$3 million
Birthdate: May 6, 1993 (29 years)
Naomi Scott is an American actress and singer best known for playing Princess Jasmine in the live-action Aladdin (2019). Praised for both her performance and vocal prowess, she also received a Saturn Award nomination.
Scott first gained recognition through television roles in the film Lemonade Mouth (2011) and the series Terra Nova (2011). She is set to appear in the upcoming film Distant (2023).
18. Natalia Dyer
Net worth: US$4 million
Birthdate: January 13, 1995 (27 years)
Natalia Dyer is an American actress best known for starring as Nancy Wheeler in the highly-rated Netflix series Stranger Things (2016-Present). Dyer began her career as a teenager and first appeared in a minor role in Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009).
Dyer has also appeared in a variety of films, such as Yes, God, Yes (2019), Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) and Things Heard & Seen (2021).
19. Maisie Williams
Net worth: US$6 million
Birthdate: April 15, 1997 (25 years)
Everyone knows the talented Maisie Williams as the fierce and determined Arya Stark from Game of Thrones (2011-2019). It was her most acclaimed role to date and made her world-famous. Williams began appearing in the series when just twelve years of age.
Aside from Game of Thrones, she has also starred in many other films and series, notably Mary Shelley (2017), Two Weeks to Live (2020), and Pistol (2022).
20. Peyton List
Net worth: US$7 million
Birthdate: April 6, 1998 (24 years)
Peyton List is an American actress and model best known for portraying Holly Hills in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie series (2011–2012) and Emma on Jessie (2011–2015). List began her career modeling and appearing in advertisements till she appeared in 27 Dresses (2008).
Most recently, List appeared in the martial arts dramedy series Cobra Kai (2019–Present) as Tory Nichols.
21. Lili Reinhart
Net worth: US$6 million
Birthdate: September 13, 1996 (25 years)
Lili Reinhart is an American actress best known for portraying the lead character Betty Cooper in the series Riverdale (2017-Present), which is based on the Archie comics. She began her career with small roles in films and television until rising to prominence for her role in Riverdale.
In 2019, Reinhart appeared in the critically acclaimed crime dramedy Hustlers. She is also the author of the poetry book Swimming Lessons: Poems, which became a New York Times Bestseller.
22. Jodie Comer
Net worth: US$6 million
Birthdate: March 11, 1993 (29 years)
Jodie Comer is an award-winning English actress known for her roles across film and television. After beginning her career in 2008 with a guest role in the British soap opera series The Royal Today, she then went on to star in some popular British series like My Mad Fat Diary (2013-2015) and Doctor Foster (2015–2017). Comer is best known for her role as Villanelle in the thriller series Killing Eve (2018-2022).
23. Sadie Sink
Net worth: US$1 million
Birthdate: April 16, 2002 (20 years)
One can’t help but be inspired by Sadie Sink’s dedication to her craft. At the age of 20, she has been part of two widely loved television and film series and received two SAG Award nominations. She portrays Max Mayfield in Stranger Things (2016-Present) and played the lead role of Ziggy Berman in the Fear Street film trilogy (2021).
24. AnnaSophia Robb
Net worth: US$8 million
Birthdate: December 8, 1993 (28 years)
AnnaSophia Robb is an American actress, model, and singer best known for appearing as Leslie Burke in Bridge to Terabithia (2007). Robb began her career with the title role in the film Samantha: An American Girl Holiday (2004), and soon became well-known when she played Violet Beauregarde in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). Most recently, she received praise for playing the iconic Carrie Bradshaw in the series The Carrie Diaries (2013–2014).
25. Emma Mackey
Net worth: US$150 Thousand
Birthdate: January 4, 1996 (26 years)
Emma Mackey is an English-Frech actress who received global recognition for starring as Maeve Wiley in the widely popular Netflix dramedy series Sex Education (2019-Present). The show tackles many difficult subjects, such as sexuality, sexual assault, and victim blaming.
Mackey is also known for her roles in the films Eiffel (2021) and Death on the Nile (2022).
23. Sabrina Carpenter
Net worth: US$4 million
Birthdate: May 11, 1999 (23 years)
Sabrina Carpenter is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She began her career in 2011 with a guest role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Carpenter gained recognition as an actress when she appeared in the series The Goodwin Games (2013) as a young Chloe Goodwin and as Maya Hart in Girl Meets World (2014–2017). Her film roles include Tall Girl (2019) and Work It (2020).
24. Hunter Schafer
Net worth: US$4 million
Birthdate: December 31, 1998 (23 years)
Hunter Schafer is an American actress, model, and LGBTQ rights activist best known for her portrayal of high school student Jules Vaugh in the cult HBO series Euphoria (2019-Present). She is set to portray Tigris Snow in the upcoming film The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023).
Aside from acting, Schafer has also modeled for many high-profile brands like Gucci, Prada, and Thierry Mugler.
25. Ariel Winter
Net worth: US$12 million
Birthdate: January 28, 1998 (24 years)
Ariel Winter is an American actress, voice actress, and singer. She is best known for her role as Alex Dunphy in the long-running American sitcom Modern Family (2009-2020). She has also voiced the title character in the Disney animated show Sofia The First (2014-2018) and Penny Peterson in Mr. Peabody and Sherman (2014).
26. Camila Mendes
Net worth: US$4 million
Birthdate: June 29, 1994 (28 years)
Camila Mendes is an American actress and singer best known for playing Veronica Lodge on the series Riverdale (2017–Present). Soon after being cast in Riverdale, she also began appearing in various films such as The New Romantic (2018), Dangerous Lies (2020), and the highly acclaimed sci-fi comedy film Palm Springs (2020). Aside from acting, Mendes has also been on the cover of Women’s Health and Cosmopolitan magazine.
27. Elizabeth Gillies
Net worth: US$4 million
Birthdate: July 26, 1993 (28 years)
Elizabeth Gillies is an American actress and singer best known for her role as Gigi in the series Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2015–2016), as well as Fallon Carrington in Dynasty (2017-2022). Gillies first gained recognition for appearing as Jade West on Victorious (2010–2013).
Aside from acting, she also made a few songs that are part of the Victorious soundtrack.
28. Sydney Sweeney
Net worth: US$5 million
Birthdate: September 12, 1997 (24 years)
Sydney Sweeney is an American actress and model best known for playing Cassie Howard in Euphoria (2019-Present). However, Sweeney was a well-known actress long before that. She first gained recognition for her lead role in Everything Sucks (2018) and went on to star in a guest role in The Handmaid’s Tale (2018).
She also portrayed Alice in the miniseries Sharp Objects (2018) and currently plays the lead role in The White Lotus (2021-Present).
29. Katherine Langford
Net worth: US$5 million
Birthdate: April 29, 1996 (26 years)
Katherine Langford is an Australian actress who gained worldwide recognition as Hannah Baker in the controversial series 13 Reasons Why (2017–2018). Many have criticized the show for glamorizing suicide, but Langford’s performance was praised and earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination. Her films include Love, Simon (2018), Knives Out (2019), and Spontaneous (2020).
30. Bailee Madison
Net worth: US$6 million
Birthdate: October 15, 1999 (22 years)
Bailee Madison is an American actress and singer known for her work in several films. She first gained recognition for the role of May Belle Aarons in Bridge to Terabithia (2007). Her performances in many films received praise, notably Brothers (2009), Conviction (2010), and Parental Guidance (2012). Most recently, Madison played Grace Russell in the fantasy series Good Witch (2015-2021).
31. Danielle Campbell
Net worth: US$500 Thousand
Birthdate: January 30, 1995 (27 years)
Danielle Campbell is an American actress known got her work with Disney and on The Originals. She started her career with a guest role in the series Prison Break. Campbell achieved wide recognition after starring in the Disney film Starstruck (2010). Most recently, she had roles in the series Famous in Love and Tell Me A Story.
32. Victoria Pedretti
Net worth: US$1 million
Birthdate: March 23, 1995 (27 years)
Victoria Pedretti is an American actress known for her work in horror films and series. She is best known for playing the lead role of Eleanor Crain Vance in the series The Haunting of Hill House (2018) and Love Quinn in You (2018-Present). A critically acclaimed actress, Pedretti has given award-nominated performances in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) and The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020).
33. Lana Condor
Net worth: US$2 million
Birthdate: May 11, 1997 (25 years)
Lana Condor is a Vietnamese-American actress, singer, and producer. She first gained recognition for portraying Jubilee in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016). Condor then went on to star in the To All The Boys film series (2018-2021), which made her a world-famous actress. Most recently, she was cast as Saya Kuroki in Deadly Class (2018-2019), but the show was unfortunately canceled after its first season.
34. Maya Hawke
Net worth: US$3 million
Birthdate: July 8, 1998 (24 years)
Maya Hawke is an American actress, model, singer, and songwriter best known for playing the role of Robin Buckley in Stranger Things from 2019 to 2022. Hawke began her career as a model and shifted to acting in 2017.
She first appeared in the BBC miniseries Little Women (2017) as Jo March. Her films include Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) and Mainstream (2020). She will star in the upcoming film Maestro.
35. Taissa Farmiga
Net worth: US$1.5 million
Birthdate: August 17, 1994 (27 years)
Taisa Farmiga is an American actress who is considered one of the scream queens of our generation. She began her acting career by appearing in her sister’s directorial debut Higher Ground (2011). She then starred in American Horror Story from 2011 to 2018, achieving worldwide fame and recognition.
36. Madelyn Cline
Net worth: US$1 million
Birthdate: December 21, 1997 (24 years)
Madelyn Cline is an American actress and model best known for starring as Sarah Cameron in the mystery series Outer Banks (2020-Present). She began her career appearing in various television commercials.
Cline shifted to acting with minor roles in the films and series Vice Principals (2016-2017), Boy Erased (2018), The Originals (2013-2018), and Stranger Things (2016-Present). She is set to appear in the upcoming sequel to Knives out (2019).
37. Keke Palmer
Net worth: US$7.5 million
Birthdate: August 26, 1993 (28 years)
Keke Palmer is an American actress, singer, and television star known for her work in comedic drama films. She first gained recognition as a child actress when she starred as the title character in Akeelah and The Bee (2006). She then worked with Nickelodeon for a few years, appearing in True Jackson, VP (2008–2011). Most recently, Palmer starred in the films Hustlers (2019) and Nope (2022).
38. Katherine McNamara
Net worth: US$3 million
Birthdate: November 22, 1995 (26 years)
Katherine McNamara is an American actress known for her work in various films and television series. She began her career with guest roles in various series like 30 Rock, Kickin’ It, Jessie, and The Fosters. It wasn’t until 2016 that McNamara had the opportunity to play a lead role. She played Clary Fray in Shadowhunters (2016-2019) and Mia Smoak in Arrow from 2018 to 2020.
39. Adeline Rudolph
Net worth: US$600 Thousand
Birthdate: February 10, 1995 (27 years)
Adeline Rudolph is a Korean-German actress and model known for her appearances in the shows Resident Evil (2022-Present) as Billie Wesker, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018-2020) as Agatha Night, and Riverdale (2017) as Minerva Marble. Born and raised in Hong Kong, she moved to the United States to begin her modeling career and soon shifted to acting.
40. Kaitlyn Dever
Net worth: US$3 million
Birthdate: December 21, 1996 (25 years)
Kaitlyn Dever is an American actress known for her work in various series. She appeared in the highly acclaimed drama series Justified (2011-2015) and the sitcom Last Man Standing (2011-2021). Her appearance in two miniseries Unbelievable (2019) and Dopesick (2021) earned her two Golden Globe nominations. Aside from these shows, she also had lead roles in the films Them That Follow and Booksmart (both 2019).
41. Rowan Blanchard
Net worth: US$3.5 million
Birthdate: October 14, 2001 (20 years)
Rowan Blanchard is an American actress and activist, and one of the most influential teenagers in the world. She is best known for her work on the Disney Channel show Girl Meets World (2014–2017). She first became famous when she starred in the 2011 Spy Kids sequel. She recently made an appearance in The Goldbergs (during 2017–2018) and Snowpiercer (2020-Present).
42. Phoebe Dynevor
Net worth: US$11 million
Birthdate: April 17, 1995 (27 years)
Everyone knows Phoebe Dynevor as the people-smart and intuitive Daphne Bassett from Bridgerton (2020–present). A child actress, Dynevor had her beginning with guest roles until her supporting role in the short-lived BBC series Prisoner’s Wives (2012-2013). Most recently, her performance in the film The Colour Room (2021) received praise, and has many upcoming projects like Matt Spicer’s I Heart Murder.
43. Kaia Gerber
Net worth: US$3 million
Birthdate: September 3, 2001 (20 years)
Kaia Gerber is an American actress and model, who began her career with a role in Sister Cities (2016) but then moved on to modeling. She then appeared in various magazines and became one of the few young models to appear in eight different versions of Vogue. Gerber recently appeared in the tenth season of American Horror Story (2021).
44. Nicola Peltz
Net worth: US$50 million
Birthdate: January 9, 1995 (27 years)
Nicola Peltz is an American actress and model best known for her work as a model and her marriage to Brooklyn Beckham. She appeared in a few films but didn’t have much success as an actress. Her notable acting roles include the films The Last Airbender (2010) and Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014). Most recently, she appeared in Holidate (2020).
45. Jenna Ortega
Net worth: US$3 million
Birthdate: September 27, 2002 (19 years)
Jenna Ortega is an American actress who gained recognition for portraying the younger version of the title character in Jane the Virgin (2014–2019). She is also known for her work with Disney on Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018) and Elena of Avalor (2016–2020). Recently, Ortega starred in many horror and thriller films like The Fallout (2021) and Scream (2022).
46. Leah Lewis
Net worth: US$500 Thousand
Birthdate: December 9, 1996 (25 years)
Leah Lewis is an American actress who first gained recognition for her roles when she was a child. She began appearing in commercials and made her debut in 2012 with Fred 3: Camp Fred. She next worked with Disney and then appeared in more mature roles.
Lewis currently stars as George Fayne in Nancy Drew (2019-Present) and recently appeared in the film Half of It (2020). She also enjoys a variety of hobbies, like singing, playing the guitar, and photography.
47. Sophia Lillis
Net worth: US$1.5 million
Birthdate: February 13, 2002 (20 years)
Sophia Lillis is an American actress best known for playing the role of Beverly Marsh in It (2017) and its 2019 sequel. She began her career appearing in stage productions and moved to the big screen with It. In 2019, Lillis received praise for her portrayal of Nancy Drew in Nancy Drew and The Hidden Staircase. She is currently part of the upcoming film Aesteroid City (2022) alongside Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson.
48. Erin Moriarty
Net worth: US$1.5 million
Birthdate: June 24, 1994 (28 years)
Erin Moriarty is an American actress best known for portraying Starlight / Annie January in the recently released and widely watched unique series The Boys (2019–Present). She has also had roles in other series, namely Red Widow (2013), True Detective (2014), and Jessica Jones (2015). Moriarty is a renowned actress with a successful career since her debut in 2012.
49. Thomasin McKenzie
Net worth: US$2 million
Birthdate: July 26, 2000 (21 years)
Thomasin McKenzie is an actress from New Zealand who first gained recognition and critical acclaim when she appeared in Leave No Trace (2018). She established herself in her teenage years, appearing in films alongside actors like Scarlett Johansson and Lily-Rose Depp. She recently played the lead role in the horror film Last Night in Soho (2019) which stars another of our favorite actresses in her 20s: Anya Taylor-Joy.
50. Madison Bailey
Net worth: US$500 Thousand
Birthdate: January 29, 1999 (23 years)
Madison Bailey is an American actress best known for starring as Kierra Carrera in the widely loved series Outer Banks (since 2020). She expressed an interest in acting from an early age. Bailey began her acting career in 2015 with small roles in the series Mr. Mercedes, and Constantine, and then appeared as Wendy Hernandez in the series Black Lightning for two seasons.
