Rising Stars in Entertainment: The 2025 Forbes Under 30 Europe List
The 2025 Forbes Under 30 Europe list has been unveiled, featuring a talented group of young individuals making waves in the entertainment industry. From actors and musicians to entrepreneurs and tech innovators, these rising stars are redefining the landscape of film, music, and technology.
According to Forbes, the list was compiled after thousands of nominations and months of reporting. The selection process involved industry professionals, list alumni, and the public, with candidates judged by some of the most successful in the industry, including Grammy-winning musician Sam Smith and Emily in Paris star Lucien Laviscount.
One of the notable names on the list is British actress Ella Purnell, who has been in the industry since she was 13 years old. Purnell, 28, has appeared in a range of productions, including Sky Atlantic’s comedy-drama TV series Sweetpea, Showtime’s Yellowjackets, and Amazon Prime’s Fallout, which became one of the channel’s most successful shows with 65 million viewers in the first two weeks of its release last year. As Forbes reports, Purnell believes that as an actor, "you have to create your own opportunities. You have to go after your own work, because you never know when the next job is going to come."
The 2025 Forbes Under 30 Europe Entertainment list also features a range of talented musicians, including 26-year-old Belgian singer Dystinct, who sings mostly in Arabic and won two Billboard Arabia Music Awards in 2024 for top male artist and artist of the year. Norwegian singer Aurora, 28, is set to perform to hundreds of thousands at Echo Land Music Park in Shanghai and Movistar Arena in Madrid. Forbes notes that the 2025 honorees cumulatively count 115 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
In addition to actors and musicians, the list also features entrepreneurs and tech innovators who are making a impact in the entertainment industry. Joshua Brust and Jeroen Dekker, 28 and 29 respectively, have built tools for artists to get noticed, including a platform that uses social media data to create targeted promotional campaigns. The duo, who earned $7.5 million in revenue in 2024, has already worked with top artists like Ed Sheeran and Billie Eilish, according to Forbes.
The youngest to make the list is 14-year-old Frankie Corio, who became the youngest-ever Scottish BAFTA nominee for her role in coming-of-age drama film Aftersun. Meanwhile, Harris Dickinson, 28, gained attention with his role in 2024’s erotic thriller film Babydoll, playing a young intern who has a tumultuous relationship with his CEO, portrayed by Nicole Kidman. Forbes reports that the list has more than 80 million followers collectively.
The 2025 Forbes Under 30 Europe Entertainment list is a testament to the talent and innovation of young individuals in the entertainment industry. From breakout roles to chart-topping hits, these rising stars are rewriting the script in film, music, and technology. To view the complete 2025 Under 30 Europe Entertainment list, click here, and for full 30 Under 30 Europe coverage, click here.
