THEN AND NOW: 12 photos show Gen Z celebrities' first and most recent red-carpet moments

Lauren EdmondsJan 14, 2024, 23:19 IST

The Smith family in 2004 and the Jenner family in 2000. James Devaney/SCOTT NELSON/Getty Images

Some of Hollywood's biggest stars belong to Gen Z, who were born between 1997 and 2012.
Zendaya made her first red-carpet appearance in 2010 for a screening of "Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue."

Gen Z is an undeniable force in Hollywood.

Generation Z — known as "Zoomers" — are carving their path through the industry. Many of today's brightest stars belong to Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.

From Zendaya to Jojo Siwa, here are 12 Gen Z celebrities' first red-carpet moments compared to their most recent.

Zendaya in 2010 vs. 2023.

Zendaya.Valerie Macon/Marc Piasecki/Getty Images

Tom Holland in 2012 vs. 2023.

Tom Holland.Cindy Ord/Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

Marsai Martin in 2014 vs. 2023.

Marsai Martin.Amy Sussman/David Livingston /Getty Images

Jenna Ortega in 2016 vs. 2023.

Jenna Ortega.Pascal Le Segretain/David Livingston/Getty Images

Kylie Jenner in 2000 vs. 2023.

Kylie Jenner and the Jenner family.Dia Dipasupil/SCOTT NELSON/Getty Images

Yara Shahidi in 2009 vs. 2023.

Yara Shahidi.Steve Granitz/Marc Piasecki//Getty Images

JoJo Siwa in 2015 vs. 2023.

JoJo Siwa.Gilbert Flores/JB Lacroix/Getty Images

Jaden Smith in 2004 vs. 2023.

The Smith family, including Jaden Smith.Steve Granitz/Marc Piasecki/Getty Images

Willow Smith in 2004 vs. 2023.

The Smith family, including Willow Smith.James Devaney/MARCO BERTORELLO/Getty Images

Simone Biles in 2014 vs. 2022.

Simone Biles.Michael Loccisano/Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Millie Bobby Brown in 2014 vs. 2023.

Millie Bobby Brown.Dimitrios Kambouris/Jason LaVeris/Getty Images

Naomi Osaka in 2017 vs. 2023.

Naomi Osaka.Taylor Hill/Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images

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