These Are the Celebs Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2025

From breakout performances to long-awaited returns, 2025 is shaping up to be the year of Hollywood’s newest power players. Some are dominating box offices and streaming charts, while others are turning heads on red carpets and building media empires behind the scenes. Whether they’re acting, directing, or shaking up the industry in unexpected ways, these stars aren’t just popular—they’re redefining what it means to be a modern entertainer.

Here are eight talents whose careers are on fire this year, proving that 2025 is their moment to shine.

1. Ayo Edebiri

After a whirlwind 2024 filled with awards buzz for The Bear and a scene-stealing voice role in Inside Out 2, Ayo Edebiri is officially unstoppable in 2025. She kicked off the year starring in multiple indie darlings that premiered at Sundance, and she’s now headlining a major A24 psychological thriller that critics are already calling “genre-defining.”

What sets Ayo apart is her effortless balance of comedy and drama, plus a writing talent that’s finally getting the spotlight. With hosting gigs, red carpet domination, and a rumored directorial debut on the horizon, she’s not just the moment—she’s the blueprint.

2. Glen Powell

Glen Powell’s charm has been on display for years, but 2025 is the year he truly breaks into Hollywood’s top tier. Following his standout roles in Anyone But You and Top Gun: Maverick, this year he’s fronting a new sci-fi franchise from director Denis Villeneuve that’s already sparked global hype.

What’s working in Powell’s favor is his range—he’s a heartthrob, sure, but he’s also stepping into complex, dramatic territory with confidence. With leading-man energy and a sense of humor that wins over both fans and critics, Glen is proving he’s more than just a pretty face.

3. Rachel Zegler

Rachel Zegler is making it clear that her rise isn’t slowing down any time soon. After starring in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, she returns in 2025 with two highly anticipated projects—a historical drama helmed by Greta Gerwig and a buzzy musical adaptation that showcases her vocal chops once again.

Zegler’s ability to hold her own alongside Hollywood veterans is impressive, but it’s her charisma off-screen that makes her a fan favorite. Whether she’s singing on late-night shows or making fashion headlines, Rachel is defining the next era of multi-talented movie stars.

4. Jeremy Allen White

Hot off his Emmy win, Jeremy Allen White is taking full advantage of his momentum in 2025. He’s back in The Bear for another season, but this time he’s also leading a gritty sports biopic that’s generating serious Oscar buzz—yes, another transformation is on the way.

What makes Jeremy’s star power so compelling is his intense emotional range and raw authenticity. Whether he’s playing a tortured chef or a struggling athlete, there’s a grounded vulnerability in his performances that keeps audiences coming back. In a year crowded with talent, Jeremy is standing tall.