The Rising Stars of Black Hollywood Under 30 – HOT100.9
A new wave of Black talent is rising in Hollywood, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting era. Stars like Lonnie Chavis, Zendaya, and Miles Brown have already snagged major awards early in their careers, setting the stage for the next generation.
Rising stars like Marsai Martin are already making waves both in front of and behind the camera, and they’re just getting started. With the industry embracing more diversity in film and TV, it’s only a matter of time before we see these stars take on even bigger projects and roles.
So, who will be the next big names in Hollywood? Who are the future Emmy, Oscar, and Tony winners in the making? Which actors are destined to headline blockbuster films and maybe save the world from a supervillain? And who has the talent to make us laugh, cry, and everything in between? Here’s a list of rising stars under 30 who are already making a major impact—and we’re only just beginning to see what they’ll do next.
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TV: Euphoria (plays Rue Bennett), Shake It Up (as Rocky Blue)
Movies: Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), The Greatest Showman (2017)
Music: Released music including singles like “Rewrite The Stars” with Zac Efron (The Greatest Showman soundtrack) and “Something New”
Awards: Zendaya has won various awards, including an Emmy Award for Euphoria (Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series), making her the youngest winner in the category at 24.
