12 Most Successful Young Actresses (Under 25) Right Now, Ranked

The film industry is bursting at the seams with jaw-droppingly talented actresses under the age of 25. Despite being new to the screen, these wonder women have left us all smitten with their top-notch performances. From dramatic roles to comedies, these young actresses are proving that age is just a number when it comes to talent.
Now, I know what you're thinking - "who is the most famous among these talented ladies?" Well, fear not my friends, we scoured the earth, sifted through a gazillion polls, and did some top-secret espionage to bring you the top contenders. And you might nod or shake your head, agree or disagree with this list, but just keep reading. Who knows, you might just discover your new favorite actress (or three).
Whether you're a fan of action-packed thrillers or heartwarming coming-of-age stories, there's something on this list for everyone. So, without further ado, let’s meet the most talented, charming, and stunning young actresses who are slaying the Entertainment world!

#12 Kiernan Shipka

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Kiernan Brennan Shipka (born November 10, 1999) is an American actress, known for her portrayal of Sabrina Spellman on the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Sally Draper on AMC's Mad Men.
She has also acted in several films, including Carriers, Flowers in the Attic, The Blackcoat's Daughter, and The Silence, and voiced Jinora in the animated series The Legend of Korra.

#11 Maddie Ziegler

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Madison Nicole "Maddie" Ziegler (born September 30, 2002) is a young American dancer, actress, and model. She is famous for her appearance on Lifetime's Dance Moms and has also featured in various music videos, notably Sia's "Chandelier".

#10 Joey King

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Joey King, born on July 30, 1999, is an American actress known for her role as Ramona Quimby in the family comedy film Ramona and Beezus (2010), among other movies like The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Oz the Great and Powerful (2013), and The Kissing Booth (2018).
King gained critical acclaim after appearing in the anthology drama series The Act (2019), earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her performance.

#9 Mackenzie Foy

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Mackenzie Foy, born on November 10, 2000, is an American actress. She is famous for her role as Renesmee Cullen in the 2012 movie The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. She received a Young Artist Award nomination for her portrayal of the character.
Foy also played the character of the young Murphy in the 2014 sci-fi film Interstellar, which earned her a Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor, among other awards nominations.

#8 Lily-Rose Melody Depp

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While Lily-Rose may have initially been known for her famous father, Johnny Depp, she has carved out her own acting career with appearances in several films, such as the period drama The Dancer and the war film The King. She also appeared in the Netflix short documentary Period, End of Sentence alongside Priyanka Chopra.

#7 Bella Ramsey

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Isabella May Ramsey (born 30 September 2003) is an English actress and singer. Ramsey gained recognition for her roles as young noblewoman Lyanna Mormont in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. She is also known for Mildred Hubble in the CBBC television series The Worst Witch. Currently, she is lending her voice to the title character in the Netflix series Hilda.

#6 Sabrina Carpenter

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Sabrina Ann Lynn Carpenter (born May 11, 1999) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Sabrina has showcased her acting talents in a variety of roles. She starred as the young version of Chloe Goodwin in The Goodwin Games, and as Maya Hart in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World. She also starred as Jenny Parker in the 2016 Disney Channel Adventures in Babysitting.

#5 Mckenna Grace

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Mckenna Grace (born June 27, 2006) is an American child actress. She has become a familiar face on both the big and small screens, with notable roles such as Jasmine Bernstein in Crash & Bernstein (2012-2014), Faith Newman in The Young and the Restless (2013-2015), and appearances in films like Mr. Church (2016), Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), Gifted (2017), and How to Be a Latin Lover (2017).

#4 Olivia Rodrigo

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Olivia Isabel Rodrigo is an American singer-songwriter and actress, born on February 20, 2003. She gained fame for her lead roles on Disney television programs such as Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. After signing with Interscope and Geffen Records, Olivia released her debut single "Drivers License" in 2021, which shattered streaming records and became one of the year's top-selling songs.

#3 Millie Bobby Brown

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Millie Bobby Brown (born 19 February 2004) is an English actress and producer. She became a household name at just twelve years old for her role as Eleven in the first season of the Netflix hit series Stranger Things. She even received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her outstanding supporting performance in a drama series in 2017 and 2018.
Millie has also starred in and produced the mystery film Enola Holmes (2020) and appeared in the monster film Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019). In 2018, she was featured in the Time 100 list of the world's most influential people.

#2 Sadie Sink

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Sadie Sink (born April 16, 2002) is well-known for her performances as Suzanne Ballard in American Odyssey and as Max in the Netflix hit series Stranger Things. She has also appeared in episodes of other TV shows, including Blue Bloods and The Americans, and has an impressive Broadway career with credits like Annie and The Audience.

#1 Jenna Ortega

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Jenna Marie Ortega (born September 27, 2002) made her acting debut in Girl. She went on to star in movies such as Iron Man 3 and Insidious: Chapter 2. She is also recognized for her roles in popular TV Shows like Jane the Virgin and Stuck in the Middle, and she joined the cast of Man of the House in 2018.
Jenna has recently gained massive popularity for her portrayal of Wednesday Addams in the Netflix horror comedy series Wednesday, for which she received nominations at prestigious award ceremonies such as the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards.