8 female celebs who are thriving in their 30s: From Nicola Coughlan to Taylor Swift
Female stars who continue to make waves even in their 30s: From Selena Gomez to Blake Lively
Fortunately, gone are the days when an actress would be considered old when she hit her 30s. With the changing world, female entertainers are re-writing history with their stunning looks and fabulous performances. Here are eight stars who are past the 30-year-line but continue to rule the entertainment industry.
1. Nicola Coughlan (37)
We can't deny that 2024 has been the year of Nicola Coughlan. The Irish actress attained astronomical success by portraying Penelope Featherington on Netflix's 'Bridgerton'. The 37-year-old actress stunned the audience as she successfully played a teenager in the regency romance. Coughlan rose to prominence initially through her portrayal of Clare Devlin in 'Derry Girls', per Hello!.
2. Blake Lively (36)
For half of her life, Blake Lively has been at the center of the spotlight and she is showing no signs of slowing. The 36-year-old actress first made her acting debut with her role of 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' when she was 18. And 18 years later, with a husband and four children, 'The Gossip Girl' actress is as glamorous as ever. Apart from appearing for a cameo at her husband's blockbuster 'Deadpool & Wolverine', she is also starring as the lead in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's 'It Ends With Us'.
3. Rihanna (36)
It has been almost two decades since Rihanna made her awe-inspiring debut in the entertainment industry. The 35-year-old songstress released her first single in 2005 and since then has had a stellar musical career and cemented her position as a businessperson with her Fenty brand. Alongside her career as an artist, the billionaire entertainer is also a doting mother to her two sons - RZA and Riot.
4. Vanessa Hudgens (35)
Vanessa Hudgens made her acting debut with the Disney Channel's 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody'. She soon found unparalleled fame with the 'High School Musical' series which she tarred with her then-boyfriend Zac Efron. The 35-year-old Oscar red-carpet host has recently embarked on her motherhood journey after welcoming her first baby with baseball player husband Cole Tucker.
5. Zoe Kravitz (35)
Lenny Kravitz's daughter Zoe Kravitz has been in the entertainment domain for quite a few years. The 35-year-old actress who starred in films like 'Mad Max' and 'The Batman', has some interesting projects lined up in her roster, including 2024's 'Blink Twice' and 2026's 'The Batman Part II'.
6. Taylor Swift (34)
Taylor Swift made her debut 17 years ago when she was 17-year-old herself. With the stratospheric success of her record-breaking Eras Tour, Taylor Swift has become a billionaire and has been named the TIME Person of the Year 2023.
7. Emma Watson (34)
Emma Watson made her way into the hearts of 'Harry Potter' fans through her portrayal of the genius Hermione Granger when she was a little girl. Well, the little sorceress is now all grown up and has taken up some eclectic jobs including becoming a UN ambassador and playing memorable roles in Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' and Greta Gerwig's 'Little Women'.
8. Selena Gomez (32)
Selena Gomez too grew up from her little girl days as a Disney Channel actress of 'The Wizards of Waverly Place'. Apart from furthering her acting career, the 32-year-old entertainer has created a niche for herself among music fans. She has also ventured into business with her makeup brand Rare Beauty.
