They say that age is just a number.
For proof of this, just look to these 10+ celebrities under 25 who are more successful than their older peers.
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From founding companies to earning prestigious acclaim to becoming the youngest billionaire, we’re astonished at their accomplishments.
Warning: this article will both inspire you and make you feel really, really old.
Olivia Rodrigo – 17
She’s the 17-year-old singer behind the song that everyone is talking about.
“Drivers license” has reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts , making it the most-streamed and top-selling song of the week. Not bad!
Billie Eilish – 18
While most of us were causing chaos at 18, Billie was chumming it up with fellow celebs and sweeping the 2020 Grammy Awards.
She has also used her fame for good by changing what a “pop star” should look like with her refusal to change her signature baggy style.
Maisie Williams – 23
After what she did to that White Walker, you could easily call her character, Arya Stark, the driving force behind Game of Thrones .
At 23, the sky is the limit for this young actress, as she told Prestige that she wants to direct and produce next.
Lorde – 24
While we don’t hear much from the singer these days, we have to remember that she accomplished a lot at a young age.
She was only 16 when her hit single “Royals” came out , followed by her debut album, “Pure Heroine.”
Kylie Jenner – 23
Not many can say that they are the youngest self-made billionaire in the world! But this reality star can.
At 23, she’s made power moves in business, including selling 51 percent of her company Kylie Cosmetics to Coty Inc. for $600 million.
Jaden Smith – 22
Regardless of how you feel about him, you can’t deny that Jaden is ahead of his time.
At 22, the actor, activist, and successful entrepreneur founded JUST Water , a paper-based bottle aimed to help the environment.
Bella Thorne – 23
As a former Disney Channel star, Bella has been working hard towards her career from a young age.
She started with Shake It Up and has since earned a net worth of $12 million, even despite her many controversies .
Lil Nas X – 21
From “Old Town Road” to Gold Town Road.
The singer’s bank account blew up after the 21-year-old’s collaboration with country singer Billy Ray Cyrus. This even earned him several awards at the 2020 Grammys.
Tom Holland – 24
He may be the youngest Spider-Man, but that’s not stopping writers from declaring Tom to be the best one to date.
At only 24, he has put a new spin on the character, in addition to donning the spandex suit five times already.
Chloë Grace Moretz – 23
For 23, this actress has a lot of spunk and conviction.
In addition to starring in several successful movies, she took a stand against Kim Kardashian for sharing a nude selfie.
“I truly hope you realize how important setting goals are for young women,” she wrote.
Shawn Mendes – 22
There’s a reason Time magazine honored him as one of the most influential people of 2018.
In addition to his successful music career, he teamed up with the non-profit Pencils of Promise to raise more than $25,000 through the #BuildASchoolWithShawn campaign.
Yara Shahidi – 20
Not a lot of people can say that Michelle Obama wrote their recommendation letter for Harvard, but this Grown-ish star can!
She also launched the Eighteen x 18 campaign in 2018 to encourage her peers to register to vote.
Millie Bobby Brown – 16
Millie hit a bit of success with her small roles on Once Upon a Time in Wonderland , Modern Family , and Grey’s Anatomy .
But the star truly became a household name when the then-12-year-old played one of the lead roles on Netflix’s smash hit, Stranger Things .
Dylan Minnette – 24
Hannah Baker would be so proud!
Dylan has accomplished so much through in his young years, including starring as one of the main characters in 13 Reasons Why and singing lead vocals in the band, Wallows.
David Dobrik – 24
This famous YouTuber has proven that age is just a number when it comes to success.
In addition to his 14.4 million Instagram followers, he has a net worth of a whopping $7 million from making videos.
Lili Reinhart – 24
We’re so surprised she’s not in her late twenties! She sure carries a mature sophsiticaion about herself, one that translates well in her role as Betty Cooper on Riverdale .
Recently, her career has moved to the next level , as she’s doing more movies.
Khalid – 22
The Grammy-nominated, R&B/Soul artist has put his heart into his success.
At just 22, he was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People . Even Alicia Keys has called him totally unique. Such an honor!
Lana Condor – 23
The Vietnamese young actress made her debut in X-Men: Apocalypse as Jubilee at just 18.
But it was the Netflix teen rom-com To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before that really launched her career. She’s since become a great role model to young Asian-American girls.
Zendaya – 24
Another Shake It Up Disney star who has climbed her way to success.
Zendaya’s career really kicked off when she landed the role of “MJ” in Spiderman: Homecoming . Most recently, she became the youngest winner to win an Emmy for Lead Actress in a drama series.
