Born: 1998 and 1997

In the vibrant tapestry of Hollywood, Mary Elle Fanning emerged as a rising star in 2011 with her mesmerizing performance as Alice Dainard in J.J. Abrams’s Super 8, captivating audiences at the tender age of 13. Her talent garnered critical acclaim, earning her a prestigious Spotlight Award at the Hollywood Film Festival.

Since then, she’s illuminated the screen in leading roles, from We Bought a Zoo to portraying Princess Aurora in Maleficent. Born just months apart in late 1997, Bella Thorne, also known as Annabella Avery Thorne, joined the ranks of promising young actresses. With the world eagerly watching, both Fanning and Thorne embody Hollywood’s “Next Big Thing.”