Teen Vogue spotlights 121 young actors and creators poised to shape the future of entertainment — here are the standout names.

Teen Vogue Names Its 2025 New Hollywood Class

November 14, 2025: Teen Vogue has unveiled its New Hollywood Class of 2025, featuring 121 rising stars — young actors, creators, and influencers who are already making waves in film and TV. The list highlights not just talent, but youth culture’s next generation of tastemakers and storytellers.

Cover Stars: Today’s Teen Powerhouses

Leading the list are the issue’s cover stars: Leah Sava Jeffries, Mckenna Grace, and Mason Thames. Each has carved out a name for herself (or himself) in different corners of Hollywood:

Leah Sava Jeffries plays a leading role in Disney+’s Percy Jackson, and has gained praise for her confident, nuanced portrayals.

Mckenna Grace, formerly a child star, continues to land big film and TV roles, proving her versatility and staying power.

Mason Thames starred in the live-action How to Train Your Dragon and is co-starring with Grace in a new adaptation, marking him as a breakout talent.

More Rising Names to Know

Also featured in Teen Vogue’s class are creatives who are building on-screen careers, writing their own stories, and pushing boundaries:

Benito Skinner — a comedian and writer whose work blends humor with meaningful commentary.

Owen Thiele — an actor and writer who’s developing a semi-autobiographical series about queerness and identity, even as he stars in multiple major shows.

Caleb Hearon — who recently shared advice he received from Anne Hathaway and is emerging as a voice in LGBTQ+ storytelling.

Marissa Bode — a young actor whose role in the Wicked universe has already sparked fan conversations about her trajectory.

What Their Inclusion Means

Teen Vogue’s 2025 list is about more than just fame — it spotlights a generation deeply connected to its fans, driven by creative purpose, and versatile in how they work. These are not just actors; they’re creators, activists, and boundary-pushers redefining success in Hollywood.