Top 50 Best Brunette Actresses In Their 20s [2024]

 

While it is easy to get smitten by actresses who make the film industry a better place, it is also crucial never to forget that they have to undergo a rigorous training process and undertake a ton of experiments to reach their respective destinations.

 

Today, we strive to focus on such young and talented brunette actresses who are doing their best to captivate audiences of all age groups with their performances on-screen.

 

While we admire them for their respective achievements at such a young age, their hair color is also at least slightly responsible for catching the attention of many.

 

So, to make things more interesting, we have come up with a story comprising not only popular brunette screen performers but also celebrities who have tried their hands at both singing and acting.

 

So, here we go.

 

 

 

1. Zendaya

 

 

 

Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2022, the tall and attractive Zendaya is already a recipient of two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.

 

While she shot to fame after playing a pivotal role in the mammoth global blockbuster Spider-Man: No Way Home, she has also gone on to make her presence felt in several other television and film projects as well.

 

Some of her better-known television and film credits include Good Luck Charlie, Euphoria, The Greatest Showman, Dune, and Malcolm & Marie, to name a few.

 

The actress, who began her career as a child model and backup dancer, managed to grab eyeballs yet again with her character projection in the recently released Challengers.

 

Her portrayal of a teenager battling drug addiction in the drama series Euphoria ended up making her the youngest-ever winner of the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Allow us to mention that she won the award twice.

 

 

 

2. Florence Pugh

 

 

 

There aren’t many people in the world who can manage to impress you simply by frowning but believe us when we say that the fantastic Florence Pugh is one of them.

 

Known for her distinct frown in scenes that require a fair bit of drama, she’s received a British Independent Film Award for her stunning portrayal of a young bride in the 2016 independent drama film Lady Macbeth.

 

Since her acclaimed screen debut, the ravishing screen performer has gone on to put her versatility on display by appearing in projects such as Don’t Worry Darling, The Wonder, Little Women, and A Good Person.

 

Needless to say, Pugh has established herself as a dependable actor and continues to garner critical acclaim for her performances.

 

Her diligent character projection in titles such as King Lear, Midsommar, Fighting with My Family, and Black Widow are a testament to the aforementioned statement.

 

She was also seen playing a crucial role in the Christoper Nolan directorial venture Oppenheimer. Even though she had a small role to play in the tent-pole film, she ended up being praised for it. Indeed, you wouldn’t expect anything less from this sensational talent.

 

It would be wise on our part to mention that Florence has also ventured into producing by serving as one of the producers in 2023’s A Good Person.

 

 

 

3. Millie Bobby Brown

 

 

 

Most movie buffs across the globe are already familiar with the name Millie Bobby Brown. The actress was first seen in Once Upon a Time in Wonderland and shot to instant fame following her participation in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things.

 

She was only 12 years old when she started working on the project. So far, she has been seen marking her presence in popular films and shows such as Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs. Kong, Modern Family, and Grey’s Anatomy.

 

However, it is safe to say that Millie truly came into her own as she portrayed the titular Enola Holmes in the Enola Holmes series of films.

 

In addition to her film credits, the young lady has featured in the Time 100 list of the world’s most influential people in 2018. Furthermore, she was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.

 

 

 

4. Jenna Ortega

 

 

Jenna Ortega first made a mark by appearing as Annie in the supernatural horror movie Insidious: Chapter 2. Among her first few projects was the direct-to-video film The Little Rascals Save the Day.

 

The actress, who’s only in her early 20s, gained recognition for her portrayal of Young Jane in the comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin. Furthermore, her character projection in the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle ended up winning her the well-deserved Imagen Award for Best Young Actor on Television in 2018.

 

In recent years, Ortega has been seen participating in projects such as The Babysitter: Killer Queen, You, and The Fallout, among others. She gained further fame for her performance as Wednesday Addams in the Netflix horror comedy series Wednesday.

 

For her performance in the same, the youngster received nominations at the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

 

 

5. Hailee Steinfeld

 

 

Hailee Steinfeld rose to fame after participating in the 2010 Western film True Grit, in which she was seen sharing the screen with the amazing Jeff Bridges. Since then, the actress-singer has gained a reputation for being a versatile and dependable mainstream entertainer.

 

While she was first seen on the television show Back to You in 2007, she was noticed only after she participated in flicks such as The Edge of Seventeen, Begin Again, and the Pitch Perfect series.

 

That said, Steinfeld rose to fame as a musician after performing “Flashlight” in Pitch Perfect 2. She also received acclaim for her performance in the drama series Dickinson.

 

The Bumblebee actress has successful singles like “Starving”, “Most Girls”, and “Let Me Go” in her kitty. Her second EP, Half Written Story, was released in 2020. That being said, not many people might be aware of the fact that the girl began acting at the tender age of 10 by appearing in short films.

 

 

6. Isabela Merced

 

 

 

Isabela Yolanda Moner, professionally known as Isabela Merced, is a beautiful brunette who made her feature film debut in 2013’s The House That Jack Built.

 

The talented actress has since gained fame by starring in a show like 100 Things to Do Before High School.

 

Also, she lent her voice to the character of Kate in Nickelodeon’s animated spinoff series Dora and Friends: Into the City!

 

That said, we can also catch the girl mesmerizing us with her presence in motion pictures such as Transformers: The Last Knight, Instant Family, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, and Sweet Girl.

 

It’s been reported that Merced has also been roped in to play a critical role in Superman Legacy. That being said, allow us to mention that the girl took up acting after her family home was destroyed by fire.

 

In order to distract her, her folks came up with the idea of encouraging her to audition for a local production of The Wizard of Oz.

 

 

7. Maisie Williams

 

 

 

Margaret Constance “Maisie” Williams, popularly known as Maisie Williams, made her screen debut in arguably the most popular television show in the world, Game of Thrones.

 

She played the role of the headstrong and brave Arya Stark, winning the hearts of many around the globe.

 

Even though she is known to have experimented with the color of her hair time and again, one cannot forget the fact that she is a natural brunette.

 

That being said, one can find the actress in other television shows such as Doctor Who and Two Weeks To Live as well.

 

Williams has also been a part of motion pictures such as The New Mutants, Then Came You, The Owners, Mary Shelley, The Falling, and iBoy, to name a few.

 

 

8. Joey King

 

 

 

Ever since we have seen Joey Lynn King on-screen, we have thought of her to be a natural brunette.

 

The actress first gained prominence after having played the character of Ramona Quimby in the comedy film Ramona and Beezus.

 

However, she gained wider recognition after playing the lead role in the motion picture The Kissing Booth and its subsequent sequels.

 

For her strong performance in the crime drama series The Act, Joey King was nominated for both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

 

She also made a mark with her performance in the action-comedy film Bullet Train.

 

 

9. Mackenzie Foy

 

 

 

Mackenzie Christine Foy made her screen debut on the television show ‘Til Death in 2009. She is one of the most promising brunette actresses in her 20s.

 

Her character play of Renesmee Cullen in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 ended up getting her nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Supporting Young Actress in a Feature Film.

 

She also received a Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor for her diligent performance in the science-fiction epic Interstellar.

 

 

10. Haley Lu Richardson

 

 

 

Haley Lu Richardson, who is blessed with naturally dark brown hair, made a name for herself after appearing in shows such as Ravenswood and Shake It Up.

 

Since her hair has a dark brown tint, it is a possibility that we could also find her in the list of blonde actresses as well.

 

That said, the actress gained wider recognition for her performance in the coming-of-age drama The Edge of Seventeen. She has also been seen participating in titles such as Split and Five Feet Apart.

 

For her role in Five Feet Apart, she won a nomination for MTV Movie + TV Awards and won the People’s Choice Award. 

 

Furthermore, her character projection in Columbus fetched her a nomination for the Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Actress.

 

 

11. Amandla Stenberg

 

 

 

Amandla Stenberg is a rising star in the true sense of the word. The actress, whose natural hair is dark, is often seen experimenting with her hair.

 

She made her feature film debut with Colombiana and shot to fame after playing Ruth in The Hunger Games.

 

She had a recurring role to play in the show Sleepy Hollow. The actress really came into her own after her performance in the acclaimed drama The Hate U Give.

 

The critically acclaimed feature won her the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture and fetched her a deserving nomination for the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Young Actor/Actress.

 

 

12. Becky G

 

 

 

Rebbeca Marie Gomez, who is known by her stage name Becky G, is an actress and singer who made her acting debut in 2008.

 

She gained recognition by making covers of popular songs and posting them online for feedback.

 

The actress has worked in short films and can be seen playing a role in feature films such as Power Rangers and A. X. L., so far.

 

She can also be seen in television shows such as Empire, La Voz… Argentina, Everybody Loves Natti, and A Tiny Audience, among others.

 

 

13. Landry Bender

 

 

 

Landry Bender is a young brunette actress who made her screen debut by appearing in the unsold television pilot Council of Dads in 2011.

 

Best known for playing the character of Cleo Bernstein in the Disney series Crash & Bernstein, she started taking acting classes at the tender age of 5.

 

The actress has been seen playing a role in shows and movies such as Best Friends Whenever, Fuller House, and The Sitter, to name a few.

 

 

14. Zoey Deutch

 

 

 

Zoey Francis Hia Thompson Deutch, known in her professional space as Zoey Deutch, is another young and lovely brunette actress to make it to our list.

 

Daughter of director Howard Deutch and actress-director Lea Thompson, she was first seen playing a recurring role on the popular television show The Suite Life on Deck.

 

The girl shot to fame by making an appearance in television shows and feature films such as The Politician, Everybody Wants Some!!, Set It Up, Beautiful Creatures, and Vampire Academy.

 

 

15. Kiernan Shipka

 

 

 

It’d be fitting to state that the charismatic Kiernan Shipka isn’t the little girl from Mad Men anymore. She has gracefully moved on from portraying Sally Draper and has, in fact, carried the popular Chilling Adventures of Sabrina series almost entirely on her shoulders.

 

Needless to say, her spellbinding performance in the aforementioned shows ensured that she ended up winning an IMDb Top 10 Breakout Stars Award in 2018. Add to that the fact that the young actor has also served as the voice of Jinora in at least 25 episodes of The Legend of Korra.

 

Since the viewers have seen her play Sabrina Spellman in The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Sally Draper in Mad Men, they formed an opinion that she was a blonde. However, she is actually a light brunette.

 

That said, we are certain of the fact that Shipka is in it for the long run and that she’s going to win more awards and nominations in the future.

 

 

16. Emma Mackey

 

 

One of the most competent and exciting celebrities to make it to our story today, the excellent Emma Mackey grew up in France and moved to London where she made her awaited stage debut.

 

The actress shot to fame after portraying the feisty Maeve Wiley on the show Sex Education. While the series certainly did fetch her recognition, it also ensured that she earned a BAFTA Television Award nomination for Best Female Comedy Performance for her work.

 

The French-British actress has also been seen making her alluring presence felt in full-length features such as Emily and Death on the Nile. That said, Mackey grabbed the well-deserved BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2023 and is set to have a bright future in the world of cinema.

 

 

17. Olivia Rodrigo

 

 

The outstanding Olivia Rodrigo is certainly here to stay. The young and talented artist shot to instant fame with the release of her single “Drivers License.” Also, her debut album, Sour, went on to top the charts for quite some time.

 

Needless to mention, the young celebrity has already gained the level of fame she may not have expected a few years ago. Named the Woman of the Year in 2022 by Billboard, she has already made her debut appearance at the MET Gala.

 

Rodrigo first gained recognition in the late 2010s by playing leading roles on Disney television programs such as Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. That said, it has to be mentioned that brunettes seem to be fond of her deep brown locks.

 

 

18. Danielle Campbell

 

 

 

Danielle Marie Campbell was first seen on the smash-hit thriller television series Prison Break in 2006.

 

Best known for starring in the Disney Channel Original Movie Starstruck, she also made an appearance in shows such as Zeke and Luther, The Originals, Tell Me a Story, and Famous in Love.

 

After working with Disney on Starstruck, she was seen in another production, Prom. Furthermore, Campbell has also been seen appearing in the Broadway production of Alice Childress’s Trouble in Mind.

 

 

19. Isabelle Fuhrman

 

 

 

The enigmatic Isabelle Fuhrman may have made her acting debut by featuring on the television show Justice, but it was her terrific performance in the thriller film Orphan that fetched her fame.

 

Despite the presence of talented screen performers like Vera Farmiga and Peter Sarsgaard in the aforementioned movie, it was her stupendous performance that turned her into a modern-day horror star.

 

That said, her roleplay in a show called Ghost Whisperer earned her a Young Artist Award nomination as well.

 

 

20. Samantha Boscarino

 

 

 

Samantha Boscarino made her debut screen appearance in the 2008 direct-to-video feature The Clique.

 

The actress is perhaps best known for playing the role of Molly Garfunkel in the Nickelodeon series How to Rock. She has also made quite a few appearances as a panelist on Figure It Out.

 

One can catch a glimpse of her on television and in feature films such as The Cheerleader Murders and The Perfect Game, among others.

 

 

21. Freya Tingley

 

 

 

Freya Tingley participated in a couple of short films before appearing on the television show Cloudstreet in 2011, which was based on Tim Winton’s novel.

 

The actress was seen playing the role of Christina Wendall in the Netflix series Hemlock Grove. She can also be seen appearing in motion pictures such as Jersey Boys, X: Night of Vengeance, and The Choking Game, among others.

 

When it comes to television shows, one can catch her in projects such as Once Upon a Time and The Wilding.

 

 

22. Katie Chang

 

 

 

Katie Chang made her feature film debut in 2013’s The Bling Ring.

 

She is known for playing the character of Ellen Reeves in A Birder’s Guide to Everything and for portraying Claire Connors in the 2017 feature film The Outcasts.

 

The youngster was appreciated for her debut screen performance itself. A lot many media outlets and critics have already called her a serious and promising actor.

 

 

23. Bailee Madison

 

 

 

Bailee Madison is an actress and singer who first gained prominence after having played the character of May Belle Aarons in the fantasy drama film Bridge to Terabithia.

 

The young brunette actress, who was first seen in the motion picture Lonely Hearts in 2006, gained wider recognition after appearing in movies such as Brothers, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, Just Go With It, Parental Guidance, Northpole, and A Week Away.

 

When it comes to her contribution to television, one can catch her in shows such as Wizards of Waverly Place, Once Upon a Time, Trophy Wife, The Fosters, and the Hallmark series Good Witch.

 

 

24. Ariel Winter

 

 

 

Ariel Winter Workman first appeared on the television show Listen Up in 2005. However, it was the ABC comedy series Modern Family that was accountable for her rise to fame.

 

Along with her cast, the actress won four Screen Actors Guild Awards for Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

 

One can catch this young and competent screen performer making her undeniable presence felt in television shows such as Freddie, Monk, Bones, and ER, to name a few.

 

 

25. Emma Kenney

 

 

 

Emma Rose Kenney made her acting debut with a role in the 2008 motion picture Bittersweet.

 

However, playing the character of Deborah “Debbie” Gallagher on Shameless for a decade became her ultimate ticket to fame.

 

The brunette has also been seen on other television shows such as Roseanne and The Conners.

 

We’d like to inform our viewers that Emma was the youngest filmmaker to be a finalist at the New Jersey International Film Festival which was organized at Rutgers University.

 

 

26. Kaitlyn Dever

 

 

 

Kaitlyn Rochelle Dever made her acting debut by featuring in a not-so-popular made-for-television movie in 2009. However, she was soon seen gracing several popular television shows with her presence.

 

The brunette starred in series such as Justified, Last Man Standing, Unbelievable, and Dopesick, to name a few.

 

Her performance in the lattermost earned her well-deserved Golden Globe nominations.

 

Dever can also be seen in feature films such as Detroit, Bad Teacher, The Spectacular Now, Short Term, and Beautiful Boy, among others.

 

 

27. Elizabeth Gillies

 

 

 

Elizabeth Egan Gillies is an actress and singer who made her Broadway debut at the age of 15. Her first television appearance was on the show The Black Donnellys in 2007.

 

Soon after, the actress started to feature in well-known shows such as Victorious, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, and Dynasty, among others.

 

Known for her trademark blue-green eyes, she can be seen appearing in motion pictures such as Animal, Killing Daddy, Vacation, and Arizona, to name a few.

 

 

28. Camila Mendes

 

 

 

This dark-haired actress and singer shot to fame from the very first time she appeared on the hit show Riverdale.

 

For her performance in the aforementioned series, she won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Scene Stealer in 2017.

 

Soon enough, Camila Mendes was seen making her presence felt in movies such as The New Romantic, The Perfect Date, Dangerous Lies, and the critically acclaimed science-fiction comedy Palm Springs.

 

Of late, she appeared alongside Maya Hawke in the movie Do Revenge.

 

 

29. Maddie Ziegler

 

 

Madison Nicole Ziegler, who was first noticed in the reality show Dance Moms, has been included on Time magazine’s list of the “30 most influential teens” for three consecutive years between 2015 to 2017.

 

She has appeared in advertisements, feature films, concerts, television shows, and on magazine covers since the start of her career. Not only that but the actress has also gone on to feature in movies and television shows such as West Side Story, The Book of Henry, The Fallout, Drop Dead Diva, and Dancing with the Stars, to name a few.

 

In 2023, Ziegler was included on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Hollywood & Entertainment category.

 

 

30. Dove Cameron

 

 

Dove Cameron has gone on to establish herself both as a musician and actor. The talented vocalist is known to have played the dual role of the eponymous character in the Disney Channel comedy series Liv and Maddie.

 

For her performance in the aforementioned show, she ended up winning the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in Children’s Programming. The young star has also played a key role in the Descendants series of movies.

 

She even starred in the Netflix film Dumplin’ alongside Jennifer Aniston. She’s a recipient of a Daytime Emmy Award, an American Music Award, an MTV Video Music Award, and two Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, respectively.

 

 

31. Natalia Dyer

 

 

Ask the fans of Stranger Things and they’d surely point out that the charming Natalia Dyer shot to fame after playing the significant role of Nancy Wheeler in their favorite science fiction-horror series.

 

The actress made her screen debut in 2009 by appearing in Hannah Montana: The Movie. In the recent past, she has also been seen in projects such as The Greening of Whitney Brown, I Believe in Unicorns, and Velvet Buzzsaw, to name a few.

 

 

32. Halle Bailey

 

 

Halle Bailey is an actress, singer, and songwriter who began her career as a child actor by appearing in Disney series and films such as Joyful Noise, Let It Shine, Austin & Ally, and Tyler Perry’s House of Payne.

 

Before she shot to fame for portraying Ariel in Disney’s 2023 musical fantasy film The Little Mermaid, she used to collaborate with her sister Chloe to make YouTube covers of hit songs.

 

You’d b surprised to know that Halle learned to write music from her father at the tender age of 5, and used to harmonize with her sister while playing in their kitchen.

 

Watching YouTube tutorials come to their aid as the Bailey sisters began making music on their channel from the age of 11. Thanks to the exposure provided by Disney, they launched their music career and were eventually nominated for five Grammys in 2019.

 

 

33. Bella Ramsey

 

 

Bella Ramsey made her acting debut by appearing in arguably the most popular series in the world, Game of Thrones. She was appreciated for her portrayal of the headstrong noblewoman Lyanna Mormont in aforementioned the show.

 

It was perhaps her short but impactful role play in GOT that earned her the opportunity to play Mildred Hubble in the 2017 CBBC television series The Worst Witch.

 

Her performance in the show ended up winning her the Young Performer award at the 2019 British Academy Children’s Awards. That said, she is also known to have lent her voice to the titular character in the 2018 Netflix original series Hilda.

 

 

34. Daisy Edgar-Jones

 

 

Daisy Edgar-Jones was first seen making an appearance on the television show Outnumbered in 2016. She gained recognition for her roles in the television series Cold Feet and War of the Worlds.

 

Best known for playing the character of Marianne Sheridan in the miniseries Normal People, she has gone on to headline feature films such as Fresh and Where the Crawdads Sing in the recent past.

 

For her performance in Normal People, the graceful actress received nominations for a British Academy Television Award and a Golden Globe Award. Her character projection in the crime miniseries Under the Banner of Heaven also fetched her another Golden Globe nomination.

 

 

35. Katherine Langford

 

 

The naturally brunette Katherine Langford had her breakthrough starring as Hannah Baker in the acclaimed Netflix television series 13 Reasons Why. For her performance in the same, she earned a Golden Globe Award nomination.

 

The young actor has also been seen making her presence felt in acclaimed full-length features such as Love, Simon, Spontaneous, and Knives Out, to name a few. Langford appeared in several small independent films before bursting onto the mainstream.

 

 

36. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan

 

 

The magnificent Maitreyi Ramakrishnan gained fame after having starred as high school student Devi Vishwakumar in the Netflix teen comedy series Never Have I Ever. It is said that her character is loosely based on Mindy Kaling.

 

Following the show’s premiere, the young actress received positive reviews for her role-play. In fact, Variety even went to the extent of calling it a “breakout performance.” The gorgeous brunette is also known to have lent her voice to the character of Priya Mangal in the Pixar film Turning Red.

 

 

37. Nicola Peltz

 

 

 

Nicola Anne Peltz may not be seen in her naturally brown hair anymore but she is as brunette as they come.

 

Best known for playing the character of Bradley Martin in the psychological horror drama series Bates Motel, she was first seen in the 2006 feature film Deck the Halls.

 

One can catch the charming actress in motion pictures such as Transformers: Age of Extinction and The Last Airbender. She has also appeared in a music video for Miley Cyrus’s single, 7 Things.

 

 

38. Liana Liberato

 

 

 

Liana Daine Liberato had already been a part of a few television shows before she ventured into mainstream cinema in 2007.

 

The actress has been seen in feature films such as The Best of Me, Trust, The Last Sin Eater, and The Expatriate, to name a few.

 

For her performance in the Hulu thriller series Light as a Feather, she received two nominations for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series and Outstanding Principal Performance in a Daytime Program.

 

 

39. Olivia Holt

 

 

 

Olivia Hastings Holt is a natural brunette who made her feature film debut with Black and Blue. The actress and singer gained prominence after having featured in shows such as Kickin’ It, I Didn’t Do It, Cloak & Dagger, and Cruel Summer.

 

She is known to have lent her voice and starred in features such as Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast, Gnome Alone, Class Rank, Same Kind of Different as Me, and Status Update.

 

 

40. Ella Purnell

 

 

 

Ella Summer Purnell is a British actress who made her maiden screen appearance in the 2010 feature film Never Let Me Go.

 

She gained fame by playing the role of Jackie in the drama series Yellowjackets. One can also catch her playing a significant part in series such as Arcane and Star Trek: Prodigy.

 

When it comes to the movies, the brunette has appeared in titles such as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Churchill, and Army of the Dead, to name a few.

 

 

41. Skai Syed Jackson

 

 

 

This young brunette is not only an actor but she is also a well-known YouTuber and author who has made a name for herself at a very young age.

 

Skai Syed Jackson was first seen on the television show Sesame Street in 2006. Sooner than later, one could catch her playing a part in shows such as Jessie and Bunk’d.

 

Her feature film debut came in the motion picture Liberty Kid. Jackson has also been included in Time magazine’s list of Most Influential Teens in 2016.

 

 

42. Rowan Blanchard

 

 

 

Rowan Blanchard is not only an actor but she is also a political activist despite being of a very young age.

 

Included in Time magazine’s list of Most Influential Teens in 2015, she shot to fame after having played a pivotal role in Spy Kids: All the Time in the World.

 

However, her breakout role came in the series Game Meets World. Since then, the actress has been seen in shows such as The Goldbergs and Snowpiercer, among others.

 

 

43. Quinn Shephard

 

 

 

Quinn Shephard is a brunette who made her acting debut with the feature film Harrison’s Flowers in the year 2000.

 

She is a multi-talented personality. We say so because not only is she an actor but she is also a screenwriter, film director, film editor, and producer.

 

She is known for playing the role of Donna Malone in the holiday comedy feature film Unaccompanied Minors.

 

Shephard can also be seen in television shows and motion pictures such as Hostages, Person of Interest, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Assassination of a High School President, and Sweet, Sweet Lonely Girl.

 

The actress also wrote, directed, produced, edited, and starred in the critically acclaimed project Blame.

 

 

44. Yara Shahidi

 

 

 

Yara Sayeh Shahidi is a brunette who made her small-screen debut on the television show Entourage in 2007. She gained recognition after having appeared in shows such as Black-ish and its spin-off series Grown-ish.

 

When it comes to the movies, she can be seen in projects such as Imagine That, Smallfoot and The Sun Is Also a Star, to name a few.

 

Time magazine included her in the list of “The 30 Most Influential Teens” in 2016.

 

 

45. Kara Hayward

 

 

 

Kara Hayward made her astonishing debut in the critically acclaimed Wes Anderson feature film Moonrise Kingdom in 2012.

 

Her performance in the aforementioned motion picture earned her a well-deserved nomination for the Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film the following year.

 

About three years later, one could catch her playing a key role in the mystery thriller film The Sisterhood of Night.

 

 

46. Madison Pettis

 

 

 

Madison Michelle Pettis is a brunette who made her acting debut on the children’s television show Barney: Can You Sing That Song? in 2005.

 

Better known for playing a significant role in Disney Channel’s Cory in the House, she can also be seen in a show like Life with Boys.

 

Additionally, she also went on to appear in an episode of Hannah Montana and has participated in feature films such as The Game Plan and Seven Pounds.

 

 

47. Mimi Keene

 

 

Mimi Keene, who plays Ruby in Netflix’s Sex Education, is also recognized for her role as Cindy Williams in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. The brunette studied at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and has close to 4 million followers on her Instagram.

 

The actress began her career as a child actress on stage and was seen portraying the younger version of Edith Tolkien in Tolkien. Keene also appeared in the 2023 film After Everything.

 

 

48. Sasha Lane

 

 

Sasha Bianca Lane took birth in Houston, Texas, but grew up in Dallas. She made her screen debut by playing a decent role in the Andrea Arnold directorial venture American Honey.

 

The film opened to critical acclaim and brought her attention. Sooner than later, she was selected to play a significant role in the Disney+ streaming television series Loki, which is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

 

The actress has also been seen in motion pictures such as Hearts Beat Loud and Hellboy. Add to that the fact that she was lauded for her portrayal in the sensitive 2018 coming-of-age drama The Miseducation of Cameron Post.

 

 

49. Danielle Rose Russell

 

 

Known for her character projection of Hope Mikaelson in the fifth and final season of The CW supernatural drama series The Originals, Danielle Rose Russell gained further fame after toplining the fantasy drama TV series Legacies.

 

The actress has also gone on to play supporting roles in films such as A Walk Among the Tombstones, Aloha, Pandemic, and Wonder, to name a few. While the brunette continues to thrive on her performance in Legacies, we sure are waiting to catch her more often on the silver screen.

 

 

50. Leah Lewis

 

 

One of the most underrated actresses working in Hollywood today, Leah Lewis is also a brunette. She won critical acclaim for her outstanding portrayal of Ellie Chu in the 2020 Netflix coming-of-age drama film The Half of It.

 

The actress was also seen playing a decent role in the CW series adaptation of Nancy Drew. Lewis has also gone on to feature in movies such as How to Deter a Robber and Fred 3: Camp Fred, thus far.

 

We hope that her talent is duly utilized in the near future.