8 female celebs who are thriving in their 30s: From Nicola Coughlan to Taylor Swift

8 female celebs who are thriving in their 30s: From Nicola Coughlan to Taylor Swift
Rihanna, Nicola Coughlan and Taylor Swift have broken age barriers and continue to find fame and success even after crossing 30 (Getty Images)

Female stars who continue to make waves even in their 30s: From Selena Gomez to Blake Lively

Nicola Coughlan and Selena Gomez are charming fans in their 30s (Getty Images)
Nicola Coughlan and Selena Gomez have crossed the 30-years mark but that has not stopped them from charming fans with their performances (Getty Images)

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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)

Nicola Coughlan attends Netflix's
Nicola Coughlan attained massive success with her role in 'Bridgerton' (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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!.

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2. Blake Lively (36)

Blake Lively attends the
Blake Lively received praise for her lead role performance in recently released movie 'It Ends With Us' (Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

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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)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 11: Rihanna celebrates Fenty Beauty & Fenty Skin at Goya Studios
Rihanna continues to make her mark through her music and business (Getty Images)

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)

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Vanessa Hudgens got her breakout role when she starred in the 'High School Musical' franchise (Getty Images)

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)

Zoe Kravitz attends the 2023 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
Zoe Kravitz has interesting projects lined up, including 'The Batman Part II' (Taylor Hill/WireImage)

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)

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Taylor Swift has been named the TIME Person of the Year 2023 (Getty Images)

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)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Emma Watson attends the Soho House Awards at DUMBO House on September 07, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
Emma Watson is a UN Ambassador apart from being an actress (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

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)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 14: Selena Gomez attends a private screening of
Selena Gomez started her career with Disney Channel and now has carved a niche for herself as a singer and actor (Getty Images)

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.

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