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7 Stylish Starlets Making Their Mark On Hollywood

Fresh on the scene, these young Hollywood actresses are not only making a name for themselves on the big screen but slaying the red carpet as well. 
By Candace Marie Stewart · Updated October 27, 2020
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Yara Shahidi

Polished from head to toe, Yara—from the new hit comedy show, black-ish—keeps it simple up top in a blue sheer blouse and snazzy on the bottom in a pair of peep toe booties with a city printed A-line skirt. 

7 Stylish Starlets Making Their Mark On Hollywood
Jason Merritt
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Amanda Stenberg

It’s all about a timeless look when it comes to this young star. This Hunger Games actress kept it cool and dapper in pair of tailored high-waisted trousers, a polka dotted blouse and a sleek skinny tie.

7 Stylish Starlets Making Their Mark On Hollywood
Michael Buckner
03
Seraya McNeil

When this diva is not on the set of Empire, she is ripping the red carpet. Fresh on the scene, Seraya makes a memorable statement in this wide-leg pant set. 

7 Stylish Starlets Making Their Mark On Hollywood
Michael Tran
04
Kiersey Clemons

From filming MTV’s new scripted series, Eye Candy, to the hit Sundance film, Dope, Kiersey manages to be tomboy trendy and more. This actress sports an exaggerated blue-hued vest over a white wool coat with a gray turtle neck. And, best of all, the actress rocks a pair of strapped loafers with burnt orange skinnies. 

7 Stylish Starlets Making Their Mark On Hollywood
Larry Busacca
05
Quvenzhané Wallis

Although this actress’s signature color in red in Annie, Quvenzhané remains flawless in a pink and white ensemble. To finish her look, she kept it sporty in a pair of high-tops and a flirty short tiered skirt. 

7 Stylish Starlets Making Their Mark On Hollywood
Daniel Zuchnik
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China Anne McClaine

This starlet, who stays busy filming Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and Disney’s series A.N.T. Farm, was all smiles in an Asian-inspired silver cocktail dress that displayed elaborate collar detailing and a pair of gladiator high-heeled sandals. 

7 Stylish Starlets Making Their Mark On Hollywood
Frederick M. Brown
07
Zendaya

We’re saying yes to romantic white with so much detail!  Although she is best known for her hit Disney show, Shake It Up, Zendaya still managed to shake up the red carpet in a fringy perforated dress with the simplicity of a single color – white. 

7 Stylish Starlets Making Their Mark On Hollywood
Michael Buckner