If you are a fan of movies and TV shows, you might be wondering who are some of the best young actresses in the industry right now. There are many talented and promising stars who have already made a name for themselves before turning 25, and who have a bright future ahead of them. In this blog post, we will rank the best youngest actresses based on their popularity, awards, and performances. Here are our top 23 picks:
23. Caila Marsai Martin
Born on August 14, 2004, Caila Marsai Martin is an American actress and producer who is best known for her role as Diane Johnson on the ABC comedy series Black-ish. She also starred in and executive produced the 2019 film Little, becoming the youngest Hollywood executive producer in history. She has won four NAACP Image Awards and two Young Artist Awards for her work.
22. Alexa Skye Swinton
Alexa Skye Swinton is an American actress who was born on July 3, 2009. She has appeared in several films and TV shows, such as Billions, Manifest, The Dinner Party, and Old. She is also a singer and songwriter who released her debut single “Cause You’re Mine” in 2020.
21. Erica Tremblay
Erica Tremblay is a Canadian actress who was born on August 2, 2008. She is the younger sister of actor Jacob Tremblay, and has appeared with him in films such as Before I Wake, The Book of Henry, and Wonder. She also voiced Izzy in the animated film The Boss Baby: Family Business.
20. Rylie Coe
Rylie Coe is an American actress who was born on December 15, 2007. She is known for her roles in films such as The Christmas Chronicles, The Christmas Chronicles 2, and The War with Grandpa. She also appeared in the TV series The Unicorn and The Big Show Show.
19. Trinity Jo-Li Bliss
Trinity Jo-Li Bliss is an American actress who was born on June 16, 2006. She made her film debut in the horror film The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, playing Debbie Glatzel, one of the victims of a demonic possession. She also appeared in the TV series The Rookie and NCIS: Los Angeles.
18. Alisha Weir
Alisha Weir is an Irish actress who was born on May 7, 2005. She is set to star as Matilda Wormwood in the upcoming Netflix adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical, directed by Matthew Warchus. She has also appeared in films such as Dark Lies the Island and You Are Not My Mother.
17. Logan Laurel
Logan Laurel is an American actress who was born on April 9, 2004. She is known for her roles in films such as The Last Summer, A Week Away, and A Cinderella Story: Starstruck. She also appeared in the TV series Fuller House and Bunk’d.
16. Julia Butters
Julia Butters is an American actress who was born on April 15, 2009. She rose to fame for her role as Anna-Kat Otto on the ABC sitcom American Housewife. She also received critical acclaim for her performance as Trudi Fraser in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, for which she won a Young Artist Award and a Critics’ Choice Award.
15. Elle Graham
Elle Graham is an American actress who was born on September 26, 2008. She is known for her roles in films such as Doctor Sleep, Words on Bathroom Walls, and The Glorias. She also appeared in the TV series Swamp Thing and Home Before Dark.
14. Kat Zander
Kat Zander is an American actress who was born on March 24, 2007. She is known for her roles in films such as The Tomorrow War, Palmer, and The Lost Husband. She also appeared in the TV series Young Sheldon and NCIS: New Orleans.
13. Chloe Grace Moretz
Chloe Grace Moretz is an American actress who was born on February 10, 1997. She began her career as a child actress, starring in films such as The Amityville Horror, Kick-Ass, Let Me In, Hugo, and Carrie. She has since transitioned to more mature roles, appearing in films such as If I Stay, The Equalizer, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, and Tom and Jerry. She has won several awards, including two People’s Choice Awards and a Saturn Award.
12. Anya Taylor-Joy
Anya Taylor-Joy is an American-born Argentine-British actress who was born on April 16, 1996. She rose to prominence for her roles in horror films such as The Witch, Split, and The New Mutants. She also starred in the period drama films Emma and The Queen’s Gambit, the latter of which earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy nomination.
11. Zendaya
Zendaya is an American actress and singer who was born on September 1, 1996. She began her career as a child model and dancer, before landing her breakthrough role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up. She has since starred in films such as The Greatest Showman, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Dune. She also won an Emmy Award for her role as Rue Bennett on the HBO drama series Euphoria.
10. Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld is an American actress and singer who was born on December 11, 1996. She made her film debut in the Coen brothers’ True Grit, for which she received an Oscar nomination. She has since appeared in films such as Pitch Perfect 2, Pitch Perfect 3, The Edge of Seventeen, Bumblebee, and Dickinson. She also released her debut EP Haiz in 2015, and has collaborated with artists such as Zedd, Alesso, and Machine Gun Kelly.
9. Olivia Isabel Rodrigo
Olivia Isabel Rodrigo is an American singer-songwriter and actress who was born on February 20, 2003. She rose to fame for her roles as Paige Olvera on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark and Nini Salazar-Roberts on the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. She also became a global sensation with her debut single “Drivers License”, which broke several streaming records and topped the charts in multiple countries. Her debut album Sour was released in May 2021 and received critical acclaim.
8. Mckenna Grace
Mckenna Grace is an American actress who was born on June 25, 2006. She is known for her roles in films such as Gifted, I, Tonya, Captain Marvel, Troop Zero, and Ghostbusters: Afterlife. She also appeared in TV shows such as Young Sheldon, The Haunting of Hill House, The Handmaid’s Tale, and The Undoing.
7. Emma Myers
Emma Myers is an American actress who was born on October 18, 2006. She is known for her role as Riley in the Netflix comedy series Country Comfort. She also appeared in films such as The Christmas Chronicles 2 and A Week Away.
6. Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega is an American actress who was born on September 27, 2002. She is known for her roles as Harley Diaz on the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle and Ellie Alves on the Netflix thriller series You. She also starred in films such as Iron Man 3, Saving Flora, Yes Day, and The Fallout. She will also appear in the upcoming Scream sequel.
5. Bella Ramsey
Bella Ramsey is a British actress who was born on September 30, 2003. She is best known for her role as Lyanna Mormont on the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. She also voiced the title character in the Netflix animated series Hilda and starred in the film adaptation of The Secret Garden. She will also play Ellie in the HBO adaptation of the video game The Last of Us.
4. Amandla Stenberg
Amandla Stenberg is an American actress and singer who was born on October 23, 1998. She gained recognition for her role as Rue in The Hunger Games and has since starred in films such as Everything, Everything, The Hate U Give, The Darkest Minds, and Where Hands Touch. She also released her debut EP Let My Baby Stay in 2017.
3. Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning is an American actress who was born on April 9, 1998. She is the younger sister of actress Dakota Fanning and began her career as a child actress, appearing in films such as Babel, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Somewhere, Super 8, and Maleficent. She has since transitioned to more adult roles, appearing in films such as The Neon Demon, The Beguiled, Teen Spirit, and The Great.
2. Kiernan Shipka
Kiernan Shipka is best known for playing Sally Draper in the acclaimed drama series Mad Men, which earned her two Screen Actors Guild Awards as part of the ensemble cast. She also starred as Sabrina Spellman in the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, which showcased her range as a leading actress in a dark fantasy genre. She has also appeared in several movies, such as The Blackcoat’s Daughter, Let It Snow, and The Silence. She is currently working on a new series called Swimming with Sharks, a contemporary update of the 1994 film of the same name.
1. Millie Bobby Brown
Millie Bobby Brown rose to fame as Eleven in the Netflix phenomenon Stranger Things, which made her one of the most recognizable and beloved faces in the world. She has received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her performance, as well as two Screen Actors Guild Awards as part of the ensemble cast. She has also ventured into film, starring as Madison Russell in Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Godzilla vs. Kong, and as Enola Holmes in the Netflix film of the same name, which she also produced. She is set to reprise her role as Enola Holmes in a sequel, as well as star in a new fantasy film called Damsel.