Famous people and celebrities born in 2001

We celebrate the remarkable individuals born in 2001. This year gave rise to a new generation of talent, including actors, musicians, athletes, politicians and more who have significantly impacted our world. Dive into the stories of these famous personalities, explore their journeys, and see how they've shaped culture and society since their birth year. Join us as we take a nostalgic trip back to 2001 and honor the stars who continue to shine brightly today.

• Jan. 9 Deshae Frost

  Deshae Frost is a popular social media comedian and content creator known for his humorous skits and engaging online presence across...

• Jan. 25 René-Charles Angélil Dion

  René-Charles Angélil Dion is the eldest son of famous Canadian singer Celine Dion, born in 2001 and known for being part of a high-profile...

• March 13 James Garner
• April 5 Thylane Blondeau

  Thylane Blondeau is a French model and social media personality who gained international recognition as a child model, famously dubbed 'the...

• April 8 Lewis Hamilton

  Lewis Hamilton is a renowned British Formula One racing driver, not a TV actor.

• April 21 Isabella Acres
• May 12 John Paul Ruttan

  John Paul Ruttan is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Joe in the film 'RoboCop' (2014) and for his work as Tom in 'This Means War' (2012). He began acting at a young age, appearing in television series and notable films. [bio]

• May 22 Emma Chamberlain

  Emma Chamberlain is a prominent YouTube and social media influencer who rose to fame through her unique vlogging style and has since become...

• May 25 Chloe Lukasiak

  Chloe Lukasiak is an American dancer, actress, and social media personality who gained fame through her participation in the popular reality...

• May 31 Iga Świątek

  Professional tennis player who has been ranked world No.

• June 9 Xolo Mariduena

  Young American actor known for his roles in 'Cobra Kai' and 'Blue Beetle', gaining significant popularity in recent years through television...

• June 10 Sasha Obama

  Sasha Obama is the younger daughter of former U.S.

• June 17 Deyjah Harris

  Daughter of rapper T.I.

• June 24 Mo'ne Davis

  Mo'ne Davis is a remarkable young athlete who gained national attention as the first girl to pitch a shutout in the Little League World...

• July 10 Isabela Merced

  American actress known for her roles in films like 'Transformers: The Last Knight' and 'Dora and the Lost City of Gold', who changed her...

• July 25 Bryce Young

  Quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2021 while playing for the University of Alabama, and was the first...

• July 25 C.J. Stroud
• Aug. 2 Autumn Miller

  Autumn Miller is a professional dancer and choreographer who gained significant popularity through her dynamic dance videos on YouTube and...

• Aug. 5 Maddox Jolie Pitt

  Maddox Jolie-Pitt is the first adopted child of Hollywood actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, born in Cambodia and adopted in 2002.

• Aug. 5 Anthony Edwards

  Anthony Edwards is an American actor and director, best known for his role as Dr. Mark Greene in the long-running medical drama ER.

• Aug. 12 Dixie D'Amelio

  Dixie D'Amelio is a popular TikTok star, social media influencer, and singer known for her viral dance videos and music career.

• Aug. 14 Juju Beatz

  Juju Beatz is a popular social media dancer and content creator known for his viral dance videos and engaging online presence.

• Aug. 16 Jannik Sinner
• Aug. 30 Emily Bear

  Emily Bear is a prodigious young American classical and jazz composer and pianist who began creating music at an incredibly early age and...

• Sept. 3 Kaia Gerber

  Kaia Gerber is a young American supermodel who has quickly risen to prominence in the fashion industry, following in the footsteps of her...

• Sept. 5 Bukayo Saka

  Young and talented English professional footballer who plays as a winger or left-back for Arsenal FC and the England national team.

• Sept. 6 Freya Allan

  English actress known for her breakthrough role as Ciri in the popular Netflix series 'The Witcher', which has significantly raised her...

• Sept. 8 Lenni-Kim
• Sept. 19 Taylor Geare

  American child actress known for her roles in films and television during her early years.

• Oct. 1 Mason Greenwood

  Mason Greenwood is a talented young English footballer who played for Manchester United's first team, known for his exceptional technical...

• Oct. 13 Caleb McLaughlin

  American actor best known for his role as Lucas Sinclair in the popular Netflix series 'Stranger Things', which launched him to...

• Oct. 14 Rowan Blanchard

  Rowan Blanchard is an American actress and activist best known for her role as Riley Matthews on the Disney Channel series 'Girl Meets World'. She is also recognized for her advocacy for gender equality and social issues. [bio]

• Oct. 19 Art Parkinson

  Art Parkinson is an Irish actor best known for his role as Rickon Stark in the acclaimed HBO series 'Game of Thrones' and for voicing the titular character in the animated film 'Kubo and the Two Strings.' [bio]

• Oct. 25 Elisabeth of Belgium

  Princess Elisabeth is the Crown Princess of Belgium, first in line to the throne.

• Nov. 2 Moisés Caicedo

  Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chelsea FC and the Ecuador national team, known for his dynamic playing...

• Nov. 25 Sean Lew

  Sean Lew is a talented young dancer and choreographer who gained prominence through his impressive performances on World of Dance and his...

• Dec. 1 Aiko

  Princess of Japan, daughter of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, born after eight years of marriage and continuing the...

• Dec. 1 Aiko Princess Toshi
• Dec. 18 Billie Eilish

  Grammy-winning pop artist known for her distinctive alternative music style, innovative sound, and powerful vocal performances.

• Dec. 20 Facundo Pellistri

  Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a winger for Manchester United, known for his pace and technical skills in attacking...

• Dec. 28 Madison De La Garza

  American child actress known for her role in the television series Desperate Housewives as Juanita Solis.

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