Total Rekall! The 20 Most Futuristic Stars Under 20!
The Digital Age has afforded us the opportunity to witness "new juice" rise to the surface in real-time. Your latest YouTube sensation could be a top-selling touring act in a matter of moments. But what defines these individuals is not how many hits they receive, but the hits they deliver. With that in mind, we here at VIBE Pop Culture wanted to showcase the 20 Most Futuristic Stars Under 20!
These talented tweens and teens are the torchbearers for a new generation. Presenting knock-out smashes that sell out the box office and hit the #1 spot on Billboard, this list is to hip you to those who are already setting the rules for the new game that's being played in the 21st century.
These talented tweens and teens are the torchbearers for a new generation. Presenting knock-out smashes that sell out the box office and hit the #1 spot on Billboard, this list is to hip you to those who are already setting the rules for the new game that's being played in the 21st century.
Joey Bada$$ —
Cinematic Music Group head honcho Jonny Shipes wasn't lying when he said that he has an ear for music. His latest signee, Joey Bada$$, is everything old school rappers were hoping for, even if he has yet to graduate high school. The Brooklyn rapper's 1999 is a complete project from start to finish, as this maniacal MC made a project that is an ode to the 90's scene of Hip-Hop music which birthed talent like the Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z and Nas.
So, in an ironic twist, learning that the Flatbush, Brooklyn rapper is only 17, and not 37 makes his talent all the more a rare jewel. He and his Pro Era crew (Capital STEEZ, Dirty Sanchez, Kirk Knight to name a few) has already influenced many inside the neighboring areas within Brooklyn, as youths from Classon Ave. to Bergen Street are rocking classic Starter snapbacks, dope jewels and reaping creativity to the fullest.
Cinematic Music Group head honcho Jonny Shipes wasn't lying when he said that he has an ear for music. His latest signee, Joey Bada$$, is everything old school rappers were hoping for, even if he has yet to graduate high school. The Brooklyn rapper's 1999 is a complete project from start to finish, as this maniacal MC made a project that is an ode to the 90's scene of Hip-Hop music which birthed talent like the Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z and Nas.
So, in an ironic twist, learning that the Flatbush, Brooklyn rapper is only 17, and not 37 makes his talent all the more a rare jewel. He and his Pro Era crew (Capital STEEZ, Dirty Sanchez, Kirk Knight to name a few) has already influenced many inside the neighboring areas within Brooklyn, as youths from Classon Ave. to Bergen Street are rocking classic Starter snapbacks, dope jewels and reaping creativity to the fullest.
China Anne McClain —
This teen actress, who received national recognition when she joined Tyler Perry's House of Payne, is also a singer and songwriter. As a part of the family singing group, McClain Sisters, China and her two sisters, Sierra and Lauryn, have built a healthy reputation since those first few notes were belted out in the movie The Gospel. Now, the 14-year-old multihyphenate is continuing that momentum into the pop charts.
Garnering international recognition as Chyna Parks, the star of the Disney Channel Original A.N.T. Farm, the Atlanta, Georgia native has made her time at the House of Mouse a family thing. When Disney released the soundtrack of the television series last October, McClain sang six songs and two solos with her sisters on the soundtrack, which debuted in the Billboard 200 at number 29 with 14,000 copies sold in its first week.
This teen actress, who received national recognition when she joined Tyler Perry's House of Payne, is also a singer and songwriter. As a part of the family singing group, McClain Sisters, China and her two sisters, Sierra and Lauryn, have built a healthy reputation since those first few notes were belted out in the movie The Gospel. Now, the 14-year-old multihyphenate is continuing that momentum into the pop charts.
Garnering international recognition as Chyna Parks, the star of the Disney Channel Original A.N.T. Farm, the Atlanta, Georgia native has made her time at the House of Mouse a family thing. When Disney released the soundtrack of the television series last October, McClain sang six songs and two solos with her sisters on the soundtrack, which debuted in the Billboard 200 at number 29 with 14,000 copies sold in its first week.
Chloë Moretz —
15-year-old Chloë Moretz has a resume that some B-list stars wish they had at their current age. After making her debut in 2005's Heart of the Beholder, it was not until her second big-screen effort that created a buzz about the Atlanta, Georgia native. That project was the much ballyhooed The Amityville Horror and earned her a Young Artist Award nomination. In 2010, Moretz got her huge break as Hit-Girl in Mark Millar and John Romita's film adaptation of the popular comic, Kick-Ass.
Despite the controversy of her character, many critics gave Moretz acclaim for her portrayal of the "genuinely dangerous, genuinely mad" Hit-Girl. Even the notoriously staunch Roger Ebert wrote, "Chloë Grace Moretz has presence and appeal." Those attributes have allowed the soon-to-be sweet 16 badass to sign on to The Drummer, a biopic about the last six years of Dennis Wilson, drummer for The Beach Boys. She will star alongside Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight), Rupert Grint (Harry Potter) and Vera Farmiga (Orphan). And in 2013, Moretz will have her coup de grâce moment when she portrays the title character in an re-adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie.
15-year-old Chloë Moretz has a resume that some B-list stars wish they had at their current age. After making her debut in 2005's Heart of the Beholder, it was not until her second big-screen effort that created a buzz about the Atlanta, Georgia native. That project was the much ballyhooed The Amityville Horror and earned her a Young Artist Award nomination. In 2010, Moretz got her huge break as Hit-Girl in Mark Millar and John Romita's film adaptation of the popular comic, Kick-Ass.
Despite the controversy of her character, many critics gave Moretz acclaim for her portrayal of the "genuinely dangerous, genuinely mad" Hit-Girl. Even the notoriously staunch Roger Ebert wrote, "Chloë Grace Moretz has presence and appeal." Those attributes have allowed the soon-to-be sweet 16 badass to sign on to The Drummer, a biopic about the last six years of Dennis Wilson, drummer for The Beach Boys. She will star alongside Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight), Rupert Grint (Harry Potter) and Vera Farmiga (Orphan). And in 2013, Moretz will have her coup de grâce moment when she portrays the title character in an re-adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie.
Tyler James Williams —
Best known for his role as the title character in the hit series, Everybody Hates Chris, Tyler James Williams is more than just Chris Rock's id come to life. With more than 10 years in the game, Williams' has the poise and promise to be entertaining to young minds (Little Bill) to giving grown adults thrills (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit). The young actor's best traits like in his skill of being versatile.
Which is why it shouldn't be a surprise that since Everybody Hates Chris' end in 2009, Williams has been consistently making sure no one calls him Chris ten years from now. In 2012, he got the role of Owen in the NBC's dramedy-sitcom Go On with Matthew Perry and John Cho. He's also been cashing those Disney checks, as Williams starred in the Disney Channel original movie; Let It Shine, which also featured 9 of his own songs on the film's soundtrack.
With Tyler James Williams proving to be a viable triple-threat, now may be the perfect time to send the Yonkers, New York native some love.
Best known for his role as the title character in the hit series, Everybody Hates Chris, Tyler James Williams is more than just Chris Rock's id come to life. With more than 10 years in the game, Williams' has the poise and promise to be entertaining to young minds (Little Bill) to giving grown adults thrills (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit). The young actor's best traits like in his skill of being versatile.
Which is why it shouldn't be a surprise that since Everybody Hates Chris' end in 2009, Williams has been consistently making sure no one calls him Chris ten years from now. In 2012, he got the role of Owen in the NBC's dramedy-sitcom Go On with Matthew Perry and John Cho. He's also been cashing those Disney checks, as Williams starred in the Disney Channel original movie; Let It Shine, which also featured 9 of his own songs on the film's soundtrack.
With Tyler James Williams proving to be a viable triple-threat, now may be the perfect time to send the Yonkers, New York native some love.
Saoirse Ronan —
This child actress gained worldwide recognition after her role in director Joe Wright's Atonement earned her numerous awards and distinctions. The New York City thespian was awarded a Saturn Award and her second BAFTA Award nomination for her role in Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones. Accolades aside, Ronan's career stems from her father, a former actor himself, and is set to continue to amaze audiences for the next decade.
When the Irish film actress isn't preparing for roles or refusing to go to Middle-Earth with Peter Jackson, Saoirse Ronan is an avid supporter of the Irish Blue Cross. The charity reunited her with her runaway dog, Sassie, and she hopes to do the same for others in her home country and abroad. Currently, the 18-year-old is set to play a vampire alongside Gemma Arterton in director Neil Jordan's Byzantium, which she'll form a deadly pact with her growing legion of fans.
This child actress gained worldwide recognition after her role in director Joe Wright's Atonement earned her numerous awards and distinctions. The New York City thespian was awarded a Saturn Award and her second BAFTA Award nomination for her role in Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones. Accolades aside, Ronan's career stems from her father, a former actor himself, and is set to continue to amaze audiences for the next decade.
When the Irish film actress isn't preparing for roles or refusing to go to Middle-Earth with Peter Jackson, Saoirse Ronan is an avid supporter of the Irish Blue Cross. The charity reunited her with her runaway dog, Sassie, and she hopes to do the same for others in her home country and abroad. Currently, the 18-year-old is set to play a vampire alongside Gemma Arterton in director Neil Jordan's Byzantium, which she'll form a deadly pact with her growing legion of fans.
Willow Smith —
Willow Smith is all about kid empowerment. Like her brother, Jaden, she is a Project Zambia youth ambassador, and aims to inspire those who are fans of her music. But initially, Willow made her first appearance on the big screen in 2007's I Am Legend alongside her pops, Will Smith. Later she appeared in Kit Kittredge: An American Girl alongside Abigail Breslin. She received a Young Artist Award for her performance. After her mother Jada announced that Willow would be releasing an album, "Whip My Hair" began blaring out of speakers and becoming Internet memes all over the globe.
Eventually, that song went platinum in the United State and Australia, and set up the Roc Nation artist nicely to have a comfortable 2013. Her boss, Jay-Z, got the ball rolling when he announced that Willow will star in the title role of the remake of the famous comic strip Little Orphan Annie. The House of Bel Air is looking to pass along the reigns of box office supremacy to their offspring, as Warner Bros. is producing a movie adaptation of the popular graphic novel series by Kazu Kibuishi, entitled Amulet, which will star both Willow and Jaden.
Willow Smith is all about kid empowerment. Like her brother, Jaden, she is a Project Zambia youth ambassador, and aims to inspire those who are fans of her music. But initially, Willow made her first appearance on the big screen in 2007's I Am Legend alongside her pops, Will Smith. Later she appeared in Kit Kittredge: An American Girl alongside Abigail Breslin. She received a Young Artist Award for her performance. After her mother Jada announced that Willow would be releasing an album, "Whip My Hair" began blaring out of speakers and becoming Internet memes all over the globe.
Eventually, that song went platinum in the United State and Australia, and set up the Roc Nation artist nicely to have a comfortable 2013. Her boss, Jay-Z, got the ball rolling when he announced that Willow will star in the title role of the remake of the famous comic strip Little Orphan Annie. The House of Bel Air is looking to pass along the reigns of box office supremacy to their offspring, as Warner Bros. is producing a movie adaptation of the popular graphic novel series by Kazu Kibuishi, entitled Amulet, which will star both Willow and Jaden.
John Boyega —
In short time, 20-year-old John Boyega has become something of a chameleon in the world of cinema. After wowing U.K. and U.S. audiences alike as the quiet, yet forceful leader Moses in Joe Cornish's Attack The Block, Boyega has made quite the impact in Hollywood. The Peckham, South London born chap originally got his start in the theatre; his first role was that of a leopard in a play at his primary school. But it looks more like Boyega will be a lion on the big screen before he's legally allowed to drink.
While HBO passed on Spike Lee's Da Brick, which would've found Boyega portraying a young Mike Tyson, that misstep didn't stop the charismatic thespian from tackling meatier roles. Boyega was recently cast in the film version of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's book Half of a Yellow Sun. He's set to play Ugwu, a 13-year-old village youth who must survive the political turmoil in Nigeria while coming of age.
In short time, 20-year-old John Boyega has become something of a chameleon in the world of cinema. After wowing U.K. and U.S. audiences alike as the quiet, yet forceful leader Moses in Joe Cornish's Attack The Block, Boyega has made quite the impact in Hollywood. The Peckham, South London born chap originally got his start in the theatre; his first role was that of a leopard in a play at his primary school. But it looks more like Boyega will be a lion on the big screen before he's legally allowed to drink.
While HBO passed on Spike Lee's Da Brick, which would've found Boyega portraying a young Mike Tyson, that misstep didn't stop the charismatic thespian from tackling meatier roles. Boyega was recently cast in the film version of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's book Half of a Yellow Sun. He's set to play Ugwu, a 13-year-old village youth who must survive the political turmoil in Nigeria while coming of age.
Diggy —
What can be said about Diggy that hasn't been said by tweens and teens the world over? Rev. Run's baby boy is handsome, charismatic and armed with lyrics for days that are delivered via his million dollar smile. Yet, Simmons, who was named one of Billboard's "Artists to Watch 2011" and was selected to XXL's annual Freshman list is looking to add another page to that list of great expectations.
The 17-year-old rap phenom hit the U.S. rap charts with a bang, coming it at numero dos on the list with his debut effort, Unexpected Arrival. The future surely is bright for Run's baby boy, yet if you listen to Diggy's verse on that "We Beamin'" (Remix) then you'll know that what the game's been waiting for is him.
Whether or not Diggy grows up to be the next-gen version of Twilight in the flesh remains to be seen. For now, everyone is happy that Diggy is showcasing originality in a room full of copy and paste MC's.
What can be said about Diggy that hasn't been said by tweens and teens the world over? Rev. Run's baby boy is handsome, charismatic and armed with lyrics for days that are delivered via his million dollar smile. Yet, Simmons, who was named one of Billboard's "Artists to Watch 2011" and was selected to XXL's annual Freshman list is looking to add another page to that list of great expectations.
The 17-year-old rap phenom hit the U.S. rap charts with a bang, coming it at numero dos on the list with his debut effort, Unexpected Arrival. The future surely is bright for Run's baby boy, yet if you listen to Diggy's verse on that "We Beamin'" (Remix) then you'll know that what the game's been waiting for is him.
Whether or not Diggy grows up to be the next-gen version of Twilight in the flesh remains to be seen. For now, everyone is happy that Diggy is showcasing originality in a room full of copy and paste MC's.
Dakota Fanning —
Dakota Fanning obviously has more experience in the film industry than anyone else on this list. With her being the youngest nominee ever to get the nod for a Screen Actors Guild Award, Fanning, as a child actress, has appeared in high-profile films such as Man on Fire with Denzel Washington, War of the Worlds with Tom Cruise, and Charlotte's Web with Julia Roberts.
In 2011, the recently-turned 18-year-old graduated from Campbell Hall School in North Hollywood, California. She is currently studying at New York University, yet that hasn't deterred her from hitting the big screen. Earlier this year, Fanning left Osbrink Talent Agency, ending a 10-year-plus relation, and signed on to be represented by William Morris Endeavor. The now legal actress is preparing her latest projects to hit the screen, namely The Motel will Emile Hirsch and Stephen Dorff, and Before I Die with Jeremy Irvine.
Dakota Fanning obviously has more experience in the film industry than anyone else on this list. With her being the youngest nominee ever to get the nod for a Screen Actors Guild Award, Fanning, as a child actress, has appeared in high-profile films such as Man on Fire with Denzel Washington, War of the Worlds with Tom Cruise, and Charlotte's Web with Julia Roberts.
In 2011, the recently-turned 18-year-old graduated from Campbell Hall School in North Hollywood, California. She is currently studying at New York University, yet that hasn't deterred her from hitting the big screen. Earlier this year, Fanning left Osbrink Talent Agency, ending a 10-year-plus relation, and signed on to be represented by William Morris Endeavor. The now legal actress is preparing her latest projects to hit the screen, namely The Motel will Emile Hirsch and Stephen Dorff, and Before I Die with Jeremy Irvine.
Astro (Brian Bradley) —
Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City's own, Brian "Astro" Bradley, is known for his astronomical ambitions on FOX's The X-Factor. After showcasing a wit and style rarely seen on television, Bradley's performance of his original song, "Stop Looking at My Mom," was applauded and declared "brilliant" because he had his swagger on a hundred-thousand-trillion. Within week's of being eliminated, you would think that the bright lights of Tinseltown would have him hooked, but Brooklyn only breeds kings from Kings County.
After being eliminated from the Nick Cannon-hosted talent competition, Astro was featured on the International single version of Cher Lloyd's "Want U Back" and also signed a recording deal with Epic Records. With the record deal comes the movies, and Astro is currently in Los Angeles filming one which is scheduled for a 2013 release. Fans whom wish to check out his melody can keep an ear out for another mixtape before The Astronomical One releases his major label debut.
Looking to mash out sans a posse, Astro also appeared in an episode of CBS's hit show Person of Interest, so don't be surprised when next time you look up into the stratosphere you see the Brownsville Bomber flying through the sky.
Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City's own, Brian "Astro" Bradley, is known for his astronomical ambitions on FOX's The X-Factor. After showcasing a wit and style rarely seen on television, Bradley's performance of his original song, "Stop Looking at My Mom," was applauded and declared "brilliant" because he had his swagger on a hundred-thousand-trillion. Within week's of being eliminated, you would think that the bright lights of Tinseltown would have him hooked, but Brooklyn only breeds kings from Kings County.
After being eliminated from the Nick Cannon-hosted talent competition, Astro was featured on the International single version of Cher Lloyd's "Want U Back" and also signed a recording deal with Epic Records. With the record deal comes the movies, and Astro is currently in Los Angeles filming one which is scheduled for a 2013 release. Fans whom wish to check out his melody can keep an ear out for another mixtape before The Astronomical One releases his major label debut.
Looking to mash out sans a posse, Astro also appeared in an episode of CBS's hit show Person of Interest, so don't be surprised when next time you look up into the stratosphere you see the Brownsville Bomber flying through the sky.
KeKe Palmer —
Lauren Keyana "KeKe" Palmer is a newly-minted member of the 18-and-over Roller's Club. With a birthday fresh on the calendar, this actress, singer and budding philanthropist is a former celebrated member of highest paid child actors circle. After making her debut in 2004's Barbershop 2: Back in Business alongside Ice Cube and Queen Latifah, Palmer got her big break as an precocious lil' spelling bee champion in Akeelah and the Bee. Adept at entertaining audience for the big and small screen, Palmer easily transitioned into a cushy gig at Nickelodeon, starring in her own series, True Jackson, VP.
Pocketing $20,000 per episode would be enough to make any child star go Lindsay Lohan, but KeKe has used her wages to work alongside the Boys' and Girls' Clubs' Cool To Be Smart program. Armed with her positive spirit, she goes around the country speaking to children about the importance of learning. Her works with Urban Farming, Girl Scouts, YWCA and Saving Our Daughters are just a few other ways this talented teen gives back.
2012 found the promising powerhouse starring alongside Dolly Parton and reuniting with Queen Latifah in the film Joyful Noise, released in January. Other roles include producing and starring in Rags, a Nickelodeon musical film, and "Peaches" the woolly mammoth in Ice Age: Continental Drift. Audiences looking to see if Palmer's humor has grown with her age can watch her in the upcoming comedy A Virgin Mary, starring opposite Abigail Breslin and Carter Jenkins.
Lauren Keyana "KeKe" Palmer is a newly-minted member of the 18-and-over Roller's Club. With a birthday fresh on the calendar, this actress, singer and budding philanthropist is a former celebrated member of highest paid child actors circle. After making her debut in 2004's Barbershop 2: Back in Business alongside Ice Cube and Queen Latifah, Palmer got her big break as an precocious lil' spelling bee champion in Akeelah and the Bee. Adept at entertaining audience for the big and small screen, Palmer easily transitioned into a cushy gig at Nickelodeon, starring in her own series, True Jackson, VP.
Pocketing $20,000 per episode would be enough to make any child star go Lindsay Lohan, but KeKe has used her wages to work alongside the Boys' and Girls' Clubs' Cool To Be Smart program. Armed with her positive spirit, she goes around the country speaking to children about the importance of learning. Her works with Urban Farming, Girl Scouts, YWCA and Saving Our Daughters are just a few other ways this talented teen gives back.
2012 found the promising powerhouse starring alongside Dolly Parton and reuniting with Queen Latifah in the film Joyful Noise, released in January. Other roles include producing and starring in Rags, a Nickelodeon musical film, and "Peaches" the woolly mammoth in Ice Age: Continental Drift. Audiences looking to see if Palmer's humor has grown with her age can watch her in the upcoming comedy A Virgin Mary, starring opposite Abigail Breslin and Carter Jenkins.
Rachel Crow —
After placing in the top five during the first season of The X Factor in 2011, 14-year-old Rachel Crow has met adversity head on and succeeded. Quickly she signed a deal with Disney for possible future roles in their productions, and carved out a comedic niche in many TV shows such as BrainSurge, Big Time, and Figure It Out. Right now, audience are becoming acquainted with her as Starr on the Lucas Cruikshank-created laugh-riot, Fred: The Show.
Crow's "intelligence and aspirations" permeate everything that she has done since being eliminated from The X Factor. Since then, she has signed a music deal with Columbia Records and a TV deal with Nickelodeon for her own TV show. Tour fans also got acquainted with the singer/actress when she featured prominently on Big Time Rush's Summer Tour with Cody Simpson. Crow announced via Twitter awhile back that she would release a five-song EP in June, featuring one song co-written by Crow herself. It seems that audiences will have to get used to hearing a new Crow making music on the airwaves.
After placing in the top five during the first season of The X Factor in 2011, 14-year-old Rachel Crow has met adversity head on and succeeded. Quickly she signed a deal with Disney for possible future roles in their productions, and carved out a comedic niche in many TV shows such as BrainSurge, Big Time, and Figure It Out. Right now, audience are becoming acquainted with her as Starr on the Lucas Cruikshank-created laugh-riot, Fred: The Show.
Crow's "intelligence and aspirations" permeate everything that she has done since being eliminated from The X Factor. Since then, she has signed a music deal with Columbia Records and a TV deal with Nickelodeon for her own TV show. Tour fans also got acquainted with the singer/actress when she featured prominently on Big Time Rush's Summer Tour with Cody Simpson. Crow announced via Twitter awhile back that she would release a five-song EP in June, featuring one song co-written by Crow herself. It seems that audiences will have to get used to hearing a new Crow making music on the airwaves.
Miranda Cosgrove —
19-year-old Miranda Cosgrove may be known to teens the world over as iCarly, yet she humbly got her start at the age of three appearing in television commercials. After making her film debut in 2003's School of Rock as Summer Hathaway, Cosgrove became a Nickelodeon darling when she landed on the set of Drake & Josh. When she finally slipped into her starring slot with iCarly, the precocious Los Angeles native was commanding $180,000 for every episode of the show, easily making her the highest paid child actress in the 2012 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records.
With iCarly soon to air its final episode this November, Cosgrove isn't resting on her laurels. After securing a nice endorsement deal with skin care and cosmetics company Neutrogena, Cosgrove has taken to the booth to showcase her other talents—namely singing and songwriting. Her album, High Maintenance debuted at number 34 on the Billboard 200 charts in 2011, with her Avril Lavigne-written single "Dancing Crazy" breaking into the Adult Pop Songs rotation.
19-year-old Miranda Cosgrove may be known to teens the world over as iCarly, yet she humbly got her start at the age of three appearing in television commercials. After making her film debut in 2003's School of Rock as Summer Hathaway, Cosgrove became a Nickelodeon darling when she landed on the set of Drake & Josh. When she finally slipped into her starring slot with iCarly, the precocious Los Angeles native was commanding $180,000 for every episode of the show, easily making her the highest paid child actress in the 2012 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records.
With iCarly soon to air its final episode this November, Cosgrove isn't resting on her laurels. After securing a nice endorsement deal with skin care and cosmetics company Neutrogena, Cosgrove has taken to the booth to showcase her other talents—namely singing and songwriting. Her album, High Maintenance debuted at number 34 on the Billboard 200 charts in 2011, with her Avril Lavigne-written single "Dancing Crazy" breaking into the Adult Pop Songs rotation.
Abigail Breslin —
Abigail Breslin has literally grow up right in front of our eyes on the big screen. The now 16-year-old is one of the youngest actresses ever to be nomination for an Academy Award. Sure, you know her from her star-turning roles in Zombieland and Rango, but Breslin initially got her breaks from the M. Night Shymalan sci-fi thriller Signs and Little Miss Sunshine with Greg Kinnear and Alan Arkin.
With Hollywood "astounded by her seriousness of purpose during shooting," Abigail Breslin has taken her talents back to sci-fi, as she will co-star alongside Viola Davis, Harrison Ford and Hailee Steinfeld in Gavin Hood's Ender's Game. Looking to make her teenage cinematic years the stuff of legend, Breslin will spend 2013 playing a good girl gone bad in Beth Schacter's indie comedy A Virgin Mary and a spook looking to prevent a young girl's death in Vincenzo Natali's Haunter.
Abigail Breslin has literally grow up right in front of our eyes on the big screen. The now 16-year-old is one of the youngest actresses ever to be nomination for an Academy Award. Sure, you know her from her star-turning roles in Zombieland and Rango, but Breslin initially got her breaks from the M. Night Shymalan sci-fi thriller Signs and Little Miss Sunshine with Greg Kinnear and Alan Arkin.
With Hollywood "astounded by her seriousness of purpose during shooting," Abigail Breslin has taken her talents back to sci-fi, as she will co-star alongside Viola Davis, Harrison Ford and Hailee Steinfeld in Gavin Hood's Ender's Game. Looking to make her teenage cinematic years the stuff of legend, Breslin will spend 2013 playing a good girl gone bad in Beth Schacter's indie comedy A Virgin Mary and a spook looking to prevent a young girl's death in Vincenzo Natali's Haunter.
Amandla Stenberg —
Capturing the crown of cuteness and controversy in 2012's The Hunger Games, Amandla Stenberg is redefining what it means to be a teen titan. The 13-year-old Los Angeles native utilized her big break after working years in the underground. Since the age of four, Stenberg done everything from modeling shoots to commercials for Kmart to playing a young Zoe Saldana in Colombiana. Guess that's why Amandla (which means "power" in Zulu) is growing to be a force in Hollywood.
With a determined spirit, true grit, and a professional demeanor that beguiles her years, Amandla Stenberg has a bright and positive future ahead of her. The most impacting item to note is that Stenberg is an advocate much like her fellow stars of the next millennium. Involved with Share Our Strength, also known as No Kid Hungry, Stenberg stands alongside an organization working to end childhood hunger in the United States.
Now that's a game anyone would want to join in on, right?!
Capturing the crown of cuteness and controversy in 2012's The Hunger Games, Amandla Stenberg is redefining what it means to be a teen titan. The 13-year-old Los Angeles native utilized her big break after working years in the underground. Since the age of four, Stenberg done everything from modeling shoots to commercials for Kmart to playing a young Zoe Saldana in Colombiana. Guess that's why Amandla (which means "power" in Zulu) is growing to be a force in Hollywood.
With a determined spirit, true grit, and a professional demeanor that beguiles her years, Amandla Stenberg has a bright and positive future ahead of her. The most impacting item to note is that Stenberg is an advocate much like her fellow stars of the next millennium. Involved with Share Our Strength, also known as No Kid Hungry, Stenberg stands alongside an organization working to end childhood hunger in the United States.
Now that's a game anyone would want to join in on, right?!
Taylor Lautner —
Put a gun in his hand and men flashback to when they were young and adventurous. Make the young brawler take off his shirt and flocks of females faint and scream in euphoria. Challenge Taylor Lautner to branch out from his humble beginnings and you would have made his day. Since his big break in 2008's Twilight saga, the 20-year-old heartthrob hasn't had much time to diversify his IMDB, but that doesn't mean he won't jump at the chance to.
Valentine's Day allowed Lautner to do rom-com; Abduction gave him the opportunity to flex his martial arts skills and next year, the werewolf everyone wants to love will learn true comedy at the feet of legends such as Chris Rock, Adam Sandler and David Spade in Grown Up 2. The Grand Rapids, Michigan karate champion will add more leading man roles to his filmography soon after the Twilight hubbub has dwindled.
Put a gun in his hand and men flashback to when they were young and adventurous. Make the young brawler take off his shirt and flocks of females faint and scream in euphoria. Challenge Taylor Lautner to branch out from his humble beginnings and you would have made his day. Since his big break in 2008's Twilight saga, the 20-year-old heartthrob hasn't had much time to diversify his IMDB, but that doesn't mean he won't jump at the chance to.
Valentine's Day allowed Lautner to do rom-com; Abduction gave him the opportunity to flex his martial arts skills and next year, the werewolf everyone wants to love will learn true comedy at the feet of legends such as Chris Rock, Adam Sandler and David Spade in Grown Up 2. The Grand Rapids, Michigan karate champion will add more leading man roles to his filmography soon after the Twilight hubbub has dwindled.
Justin Bieber —
There isn't anyone in the world who doesn't know this guy. Justin Bieber has a higher influence score on Klout than Barack Obama or The Dalai Lama—combined. Everywhere he goes, he is fawned upon and enamored by adoring fans. Bieber best describes where any future star would like to be heading—into the stratosphere. VIBE's most recent cover artist made "Beliebers" out of us all, as the barely legal pop star has dominated the charts with his brand of R&B.
His third studio album, entitled Believe, featured the lead single, "Boyfriend," which became Bieber's first single to ever reach the top of the Canadian Hot 100. The coiffured crooner will be synonymous with hits for the next decade due to his affability. Ranking number 2 on the Forbes list of Best-Paid Celebrities under 30, Bieber is certified gold and many an up-and-coming star would be wise to take a strong look at his blueprint of success.
There isn't anyone in the world who doesn't know this guy. Justin Bieber has a higher influence score on Klout than Barack Obama or The Dalai Lama—combined. Everywhere he goes, he is fawned upon and enamored by adoring fans. Bieber best describes where any future star would like to be heading—into the stratosphere. VIBE's most recent cover artist made "Beliebers" out of us all, as the barely legal pop star has dominated the charts with his brand of R&B.
His third studio album, entitled Believe, featured the lead single, "Boyfriend," which became Bieber's first single to ever reach the top of the Canadian Hot 100. The coiffured crooner will be synonymous with hits for the next decade due to his affability. Ranking number 2 on the Forbes list of Best-Paid Celebrities under 30, Bieber is certified gold and many an up-and-coming star would be wise to take a strong look at his blueprint of success.
Selena Gomez —
Blink and you might've missed Selena Gomez's debut in 2003's Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over, yet you can't deny the Grand Prairie, Texas star's drive. Best known for portraying Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place, she has taken her big break and ventured into the world of feature films and music. Many of people would just like to call her "Bieber's Arm Candy," but with this much accreditation and talent, Gomez is certainly building an awesome future for herself on her own talent.
This year alone Gomez has been cast in seven films, making her to have to put her musical ambitions on hold. Six of those roles find her as the lead role. Whether it is voice acting (Hotel Transylvania) alongside Adam Sandler and Steve Buscemi or showcasing her comedic timing in Hot Mess, which will be directed by Dave Meyers, Selena Gomez will spend the teenage years of the 21st century showing off how much of a woman she's become.
Blink and you might've missed Selena Gomez's debut in 2003's Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over, yet you can't deny the Grand Prairie, Texas star's drive. Best known for portraying Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place, she has taken her big break and ventured into the world of feature films and music. Many of people would just like to call her "Bieber's Arm Candy," but with this much accreditation and talent, Gomez is certainly building an awesome future for herself on her own talent.
This year alone Gomez has been cast in seven films, making her to have to put her musical ambitions on hold. Six of those roles find her as the lead role. Whether it is voice acting (Hotel Transylvania) alongside Adam Sandler and Steve Buscemi or showcasing her comedic timing in Hot Mess, which will be directed by Dave Meyers, Selena Gomez will spend the teenage years of the 21st century showing off how much of a woman she's become.
Hailee Steinfeld —
2013 is set to be an awesome year for True Grit star, Hailee Steinfeld, as she has four projects, including director Gavin Hood's Ender's Game. The Tarzana, Los Angeles, California native gained recognition from cinephiles around the globe for her portrayal as Mattie Ross in the 2010 remake of the John Wayne classic, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Steinfeld was chosen out of 15,000 young hopefuls who were vying for that very role. Now, after establishing herself as a threat, the soon-to-be 16-year-old has garnered endorsement deals with Miu Miu and has many more promising roles on the big screen. She's currently filming Ender's Game along with fellow Future Star, Abigail Breslin; slated to play Juliet in an upcoming Romeo & Juliet remake; will star as Violet in John Carney's Can A Song Save Your Life?; and will be starring in a screen-adoption of Daniel Handler's rom-com novel, Why We Broke Up as Min Green.
2013 is set to be an awesome year for True Grit star, Hailee Steinfeld, as she has four projects, including director Gavin Hood's Ender's Game. The Tarzana, Los Angeles, California native gained recognition from cinephiles around the globe for her portrayal as Mattie Ross in the 2010 remake of the John Wayne classic, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Steinfeld was chosen out of 15,000 young hopefuls who were vying for that very role. Now, after establishing herself as a threat, the soon-to-be 16-year-old has garnered endorsement deals with Miu Miu and has many more promising roles on the big screen. She's currently filming Ender's Game along with fellow Future Star, Abigail Breslin; slated to play Juliet in an upcoming Romeo & Juliet remake; will star as Violet in John Carney's Can A Song Save Your Life?; and will be starring in a screen-adoption of Daniel Handler's rom-com novel, Why We Broke Up as Min Green.
Jaden Smith —
You can argue that his father has left the #1 box office spot to him in his will, yet his son Jaden may not need nepotism to rule the cinematic throne. After adding Jackie Chan to his IMDB features, the Karate Teen, who is now 14, will join forces with his padre in M. Night Shymalan's sci-fi action flick, After Earth.
The multi-talented upstart plays Kitai, son to Papa Will's General Cypher Raige, and together they must work to recover their rescue beacon to escape from an unfamiliar and dangerous Earth. If that isn't enough to convince you that the young Fresh Prince is eying the throne, all you have to do is keep an eye on his extracurricular activities, as Smith serves as a youth ambassador for Project Zambia, which helps children orphaned by AIDS in Africa.
You can argue that his father has left the #1 box office spot to him in his will, yet his son Jaden may not need nepotism to rule the cinematic throne. After adding Jackie Chan to his IMDB features, the Karate Teen, who is now 14, will join forces with his padre in M. Night Shymalan's sci-fi action flick, After Earth.
The multi-talented upstart plays Kitai, son to Papa Will's General Cypher Raige, and together they must work to recover their rescue beacon to escape from an unfamiliar and dangerous Earth. If that isn't enough to convince you that the young Fresh Prince is eying the throne, all you have to do is keep an eye on his extracurricular activities, as Smith serves as a youth ambassador for Project Zambia, which helps children orphaned by AIDS in Africa.
