Our List of Young Hollywood Stars!

Young Hollywood's Stars and Starlets

Willow (9) & Jaden (11) Smith - The young Smith siblings are certainly following in their parents’ footsteps.  Willow has had several roles in television and on the big screen.  Jaden has also had his share, and will be starring in the upcoming remake of the 1984 film, “The Karate Kid.”

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Willow (9) & Jaden (11) Smith - The young Smith siblings are certainly following in their parents’ footsteps. Willow has had several roles in television and on the big screen. Jaden has also had his share, and will be starring in the upcoming remake of the 1984 film, “The Karate Kid.”

Mehcad Brooks (29) - After earning recognition for his role in the television series, “Desperate Housewives,” he later earned a supporting role in the HBO hit series, “True Blood.” Now, he co-stars in the new ABC series, “The Deep End.”

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Mehcad Brooks (29) - After earning recognition for his role in the television series, “Desperate Housewives,” he later earned a supporting role in the HBO hit series, “True Blood.” Now, he co-stars in the new ABC series, “The Deep End.”

Keke Palmer (16) - The young and talented actress and singer gained stardom in the 2006 film, “Akeelah and the Bee.” Today, she has the lead role in the Nickelodeon series, “True Jackson, VP.”

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Keke Palmer (16) - The young and talented actress and singer gained stardom in the 2006 film, “Akeelah and the Bee.” Today, she has the lead role in the Nickelodeon series, “True Jackson, VP.”

Tristan Wilds (20) - Recognized for his success in the HBO series, “The Wire,” he now co-stars in the “Beverly Hills, 90210” spin-off, “90210.”

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Tristan Wilds (20) - Recognized for his success in the HBO series, “The Wire,” he now co-stars in the “Beverly Hills, 90210” spin-off, “90210.”

Raven-Symoné (24) - From the Disney Channel to the big screen, the actress and singer has certainly made her mark in Hollywood.  Comedic and musical roles have paved her way to stardom.

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Raven-Symoné (24) - From the Disney Channel to the big screen, the actress and singer has certainly made her mark in Hollywood. Comedic and musical roles have paved her way to stardom.

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Gabourey Sidibe (26) - She made her Hollywood debut as the star of the award-winning film, “Precious.”  After her success, she has gained well-deserved nominations for an Academy Award, Golden Globe and several others.

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Gabourey Sidibe (26) - She made her Hollywood debut as the star of the award-winning film, “Precious.” After her success, she has gained well-deserved nominations for an Academy Award, Golden Globe and several others.

Zoe Saldana (31) - Since making her acting debut in the 2001 film, “Center Stage” this talented actress has gained tremendous success from her most recent films, “Star Trek” and “Avatar.” Both films have raked in countless awards and she has received nominations for a People’s Choice Award and Image Award.

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Zoe Saldana (31) - Since making her acting debut in the 2001 film, “Center Stage” this talented actress has gained tremendous success from her most recent films, “Star Trek” and “Avatar.” Both films have raked in countless awards and she has received nominations for a People’s Choice Award and Image Award.

Corbin Bleu (20) - This young star has dabbled in several parts of showbiz, from acting to modeling.  He is best known for starring in all three installments of the tween craze, “High School Musical.”

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Corbin Bleu (20) - This young star has dabbled in several parts of showbiz, from acting to modeling. He is best known for starring in all three installments of the tween craze, “High School Musical.”

Elijah Kelley (23) - The actor, singer and dancer is best known for his co-starring role in the re-adaptation of the musical film, “Hairspray.”  He has made countless appearances on TV and in film, and will soon be seen reprising his role in “Hairspray 2: White Lipstick.”

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Elijah Kelley (23) - The actor, singer and dancer is best known for his co-starring role in the re-adaptation of the musical film, “Hairspray.” He has made countless appearances on TV and in film, and will soon be seen reprising his role in “Hairspray 2: White Lipstick.”

Tatyana Ali (31) - Since her popular role in the TV series, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” she has made several appearances in film and television.  She recently produced and starred in the BET.com web series, “Buppies,” and currently stars in the TV One show, “Love That Girl!”

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Tatyana Ali (31) - Since her popular role in the TV series, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” she has made several appearances in film and television. She recently produced and starred in the BET.com web series, “Buppies,” and currently stars in the TV One show, “Love That Girl!”

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Jurnee Smollett: October 1 - Actress Jurnee Smollett celebrates her 24th birthday.

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Jurnee Smollett (23) - Gaining recognition in the 1997 film, “Eve’s Bayou,” she later received critical acclaim for her role in the film, “The Great Debaters,” for which she earned an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture.

Rutina Wesley (29) - Making her film debut in the 2007 film, “How She Move,” the actress is now best known for her feisty role in the popular HBO series, “True Blood.”

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Rutina Wesley (29) - Making her film debut in the 2007 film, “How She Move,” the actress is now best known for her feisty role in the popular HBO series, “True Blood.”

Collins Pennie (25) - A fresh face to Hollywood, the actor has the starring role in the upcoming film, “Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming.”  He has also earned supporting roles in past films.

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Collins Pennie (25) - A fresh face to Hollywood, the actor has the starring role in the upcoming film, “Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming.” He has also earned supporting roles in past films.

Larramie "Doc" Shaw (17) - He is one of the young comedic stars in the hit television series, “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne,” a role for which he earned a Young Hollywood Award in 2009. He has also joined the cast of the Disney Channel original series, “The Suite Life on Deck.”

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Larramie "Doc" Shaw (17) - He is one of the young comedic stars in the hit television series, “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne,” a role for which he earned a Young Hollywood Award in 2009. He has also joined the cast of the Disney Channel original series, “The Suite Life on Deck.”

Columbus Short (27) - The talented actor, choreographer and singer has played in well-known films such as “Stomp the Yard,” “Cadillac Records” and “This Christmas.”  Currently, he is preparing for roles in three films that are all set for release this year.

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Columbus Short (27) - The talented actor, choreographer and singer has played in well-known films such as “Stomp the Yard,” “Cadillac Records” and “This Christmas.” Currently, he is preparing for roles in three films that are all set for release this year.

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Camille Winbush (19) - Previously holding down a co-starring role in the hilarious comedy, “The Bernie Mac Show,” the actress has earned three NAACP Image Awards and a Young Artist Award.  Currently, she has a recurring role in the ABC Family series, “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.”

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Camille Winbush (19) - Previously holding down a co-starring role in the hilarious comedy, “The Bernie Mac Show,” the actress has earned three NAACP Image Awards and a Young Artist Award. Currently, she has a recurring role in the ABC Family series, “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.”

Lance Gross (28) - After making his big screen debut in the Tyler Perry film, “Meet the Browns,” the actor has since earned a starring role in Tyler Perry’s sitcom, “House of Payne.” He recently finished filming the upcoming film, “Our Family Wedding.”

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Lance Gross (28) - After making his big screen debut in the Tyler Perry film, “Meet the Browns,” the actor has since earned a starring role in Tyler Perry’s sitcom, “House of Payne.” He recently finished filming the upcoming film, “Our Family Wedding.”

Monique Coleman (29) - This actress is best known for her recurring role in the “High School Musical” trilogy.  She has also gained roles in several other television and film productions.

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Monique Coleman (29) - This actress is best known for her recurring role in the “High School Musical” trilogy. She has also gained roles in several other television and film productions.

Reagan Gomez-Preston (29) - This actress has had her share of appearances and roles in both television and film.  She currently stars in the Fox animated series, “The Cleveland Show.”

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Reagan Gomez-Preston (29) - This actress has had her share of appearances and roles in both television and film. She currently stars in the Fox animated series, “The Cleveland Show.”

Zoe Kravitz: December 1 - The actress/musician (and beautiful daughter of Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz) turns 22.

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Zoe Kravitz (21) - As the daughter of actress Lisa Bonet and singer Lenny Kravitz, the young star taps into both genetic gifts. She is working on the production of four films this year, and provides the lead vocals for the Philadelphia band, Elevator Fight.

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Tyler James Williams (17) - He is best known for his starring role in the TV series, “Everybody Hates Chris,” inspired by Chris Rock.  In 2007, he was the youngest actor to receive the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series at the age of 14.

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Tyler James Williams (17) - He is best known for his starring role in the TV series, “Everybody Hates Chris,” inspired by Chris Rock. In 2007, he was the youngest actor to receive the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series at the age of 14.

Katerina Graham (20) - She is an actress best known for her present role in the CW show, “The Vampire Diaries.”  She has also gained success as a singer, dancer and record producer.

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Katerina Graham (20) - She is an actress best known for her present role in the CW show, “The Vampire Diaries.” She has also gained success as a singer, dancer and record producer.

Amber Riley (23) - The acting and singing diva has gained recent praise for her role in the popular Fox show, “Glee,” which recently earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series.

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Amber Riley (23) - The acting and singing diva has gained recent praise for her role in the popular Fox show, “Glee,” which recently earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series.

Anthony Mackie (31) - In 2002, the actor made his acting debut in the popular hip hop film, “8 Mile.” Since then, he has had starring and prominent roles in a wide range of blockbuster and independent films.

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Anthony Mackie (31) - In 2002, the actor made his acting debut in the popular hip hop film, “8 Mile.” Since then, he has had starring and prominent roles in a wide range of blockbuster and independent films.