Taylor Zakhar Perez, David Jonsson, Tati Gabrielle, Luna Blaise, Louisa Jacobson, Esther McGregor, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Geraldine Viswanathan, Sarah Pidgeon, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Mia Threapleton, Suzanna Son, Young Mazino, and Benito Skinner are making waves as some of the most exciting breakout talents in Hollywood. As part of ELLE’s Hollywood Rising Class of 2025, these next-gen icons reflect on the surreal, full-circle, and unforgettable “pinch me” moments that have shaped their journeys so far—from meeting idols and landing dream roles to standing on red carpets and making their families proud. Watch as these rising stars share candid stories about what it feels like when the Hollywood dream starts to come true.
