Hollywood is brimming with fresh talent right now, and it’s a thrill to watch. These under-25 actors, creators, and changemakers aren’t just “ones to watch” for the future—they’re already making an impact, lighting up screens, and redefining the industry. Whether you’re binge-watching your latest streaming obsession or keeping tabs on the next big blockbuster, these are the names you’ll be seeing everywhere. Let’s count down from number 10 to the top spot.
10. Zoey Luna
Zoey Luna is one of those talents you’ll be hearing a lot more about very soon. A groundbreaking trans actress, she’s already made a mark with her role in FX’s Pose and will be appearing in the anticipated reimagining of The Craft. She’s not just acting—she’s blazing a trail.
9. Emma Myers
Emma Myers does it all. From tearjerkers to lightweight comedies, she’s shown her range, and she’s on her way to playing a role in the next Minecraft film. She’s the sort of actress who makes you think she can do anything—and succeed.
8. Corbin Pitts
Arkansas may not be home to Hollywood, but Corbin Pitts is bringing it to the entertainment forefront. An actor, director, singer, and dancer, he started his own production company when he was just 11 years old and has already made more than 20 short films. Rising powerhouse alert.
7. Josie Totah
Whenever Josie Totah appears on screen, you can’t help but stare. With razor-sharp comedic timing and undeniable charm, this trans actress is ready to steal the spotlight once more with the Saved By The Bell reboot. She’s got plenty of that “it” factor.
6. Jazz Jennings
Jazz Jennings has been a household name for years due to her TLC series I Am Jazz, but her impact goes far beyond television. As a vocal champion of trans children, she’s helped shift the culture regarding representation—and she’s still only in her early twenties.
5. Sadie Sink
Sadie Sink’s performance as Max in Stranger Things solidified her place as one of the strongest young actors in the game right now. Through her emotionally resonant performances, she’s showing that she’s more than capable of handling leading roles across the board.
4. Millie Bobby Brown
Millie Bobby Brown graduated from breakout star of Stranger Things’ Eleven to headlining significant film endeavors such as Damsel and The Electric State. She’s proved that she has the capabilities to carry quite a drama and blockbuster spectacle, rendering her among the most bankable young actors in the industry.
3. Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega is the new “must-see” Hollywood actress. She’s perfected dark humor in Wednesday, made skin crawl in Scream VI, and established herself as a new-school scream queen. She’s hip, trendy, and picks a project that puts everyone on her radar.
2. Aaron Philip
Aaron Philip is shaking up representation in fashion and entertainment. The world’s first trans, disabled, and Black model to be signed to a big agency, she’s breaking rules and paving the way for a new wave of inclusion. She’s not only in the game—she’s changing it.
1. Ian Alexander
First up is Ian Alexander, a trans actor who’s breaking the game for trans men in Hollywood. From his first big appearance in Netflix’s The OA to an increasingly lengthy list of credits, Ian’s an example that Hollywood’s future isn’t merely more inclusive, but a heck of a lot more fascinating than ever.
These budding stars aren’t looking for approval to shine—they’re doing it now, altering the business one role, one project, and one viral moment at a time.