Rowan Blanchard

Celebrity   , , ,
Rowan Blanchard

Name: Rowan Eleanor Blanchard

Introduction: Rowan Blanchard is an American actress and activist. She gained widespread recognition as a child star for her lead role in the Disney Channel series “Girl Meets World” and has since transitioned into more mature and complex roles in film and television, while also being a prominent voice for social issues.

Date of birth: October 14, 2001

Height: Approximately 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m)

Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Family:

  • Parents’ names: Elizabeth Blanchard and Mark Blanchard-Boulbol, both of whom are yoga instructors.
  • Siblings: She has two younger siblings, a sister named Carmen and a brother named Shane.
  • Spouse: No publicly known spouse.
  • Children: No children.
  • Relatives: Her paternal great-grandfather was Syrian, and her paternal great-grandmother was Armenian.

Profession: Actress, activist.

Nationality: American

Religion: She has stated she is not religious in the traditional sense but explored her own belief system.

College or university attended: Information not widely publicized regarding college or university attendance, as she began her career at a very young age.

Biography and What Famous For:

Rowan Blanchard began acting at the age of five. Her early roles included appearing as Mona’s daughter in “The Back-up Plan” (2010) and Caitlin in the Disney Junior series “Dance-a-Lot Robot.” In 2011, she starred as Rebecca Wilson in the action film “Spy Kids: All the Time in the World.”

However, Rowan Blanchard is most famous for her lead role as Riley Matthews in the Disney Channel series “Girl Meets World” (2014–2017). The show was a spin-off of the popular 1990s sitcom “Boy Meets World,” and Blanchard’s portrayal of the optimistic and inquisitive daughter of Cory and Topanga Matthews made her a beloved figure to a new generation of Disney viewers. The role earned her nominations at the Kids’ Choice, Teen Choice, and Young Artist Awards.

After “Girl Meets World,” Blanchard sought to expand her acting range and take on more challenging roles. Her notable projects include:

  • “The Goldbergs” (2017–2018): A recurring role as Jackie Geary.
  • “A Wrinkle in Time” (2018): A minor role in Ava DuVernay’s film adaptation.
  • “Snowpiercer” (2020–2024): A main role as Alexandra Cavill in the TNT/AMC dystopian series, which showcased her dramatic abilities.
  • “Crush” (2022): Starring as Paige Evans in the Hulu coming-of-age film.
  • “Poker Face” (2023): A guest appearance in the acclaimed Peacock mystery series.

Beyond her acting career, Rowan Blanchard is highly famous for her activism. She is a vocal advocate on issues such as:

  • Feminism and Human Rights: She has used her social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr) to discuss intersectional feminism, gender equality, and representation.
  • Gun Violence: She has been outspoken on gun control.
  • Mental Health: She has openly discussed her own struggles with depression, aiming to destigmatize mental illness and encourage self-acceptance.
  • LGBTQ+ Rights: She publicly identified as queer in 2016 and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community.
  • She has spoken at significant events, including the UN Women and US National Committee’s annual conference as part of the #TeamHeForShe campaign and the Women’s March in Los Angeles. She has emphasized the importance of real-life activism over solely online engagement.

Blanchard is recognized not only for her acting talent but also for her intelligence, thoughtful engagement with social issues, and her role as a voice for youth activism.

Have participated (Selected Filmography and Television):

Television:

  • Dance-a-Lot Robot (2010) – Caitlin
  • Girl Meets World (2014–2017) – Riley Matthews
  • Invisible Sister (2015) – Cleo (TV film)
  • Best Friends Whenever (2015) – Riley Matthews (crossover episode)
  • The Goldbergs (2017–2018) – Jackie Geary (recurring role)
  • Neo Yokio (2018) – Bergdorf Chan / Salesclerk 3 / Teenage Girl (voice role)
  • Splitting Up Together (2018–2019) – China (recurring role)
  • Snowpiercer (2020–2024) – Alexandra Cavill (main role)
  • Ziwe (2022) – Performer (guest)
  • Poker Face (2023) – Lily Albern (guest)

Film:

  • The Back-up Plan (2010) – Mona’s Daughter (7 Years Old)
  • Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011) – Rebecca Wilson
  • Little in Common (2011) – Raquel Pacheco
  • A World Away (2019) – Jessica
  • A Wrinkle in Time (2018) – Veronica Kiley
  • Crush (2022) – Paige Evans

Activism:

  • UN Women and US National Committee’s annual conference (#TeamHeForShe)
  • Women’s March in Los Angeles
  • Advocacy on social media for feminism, human rights, gun violence prevention, mental health, and LGBTQ+ rights.