Rowan Blanchard was born on October 14, 2001, in Los Angeles, California, to yoga instructors Elizabeth and Mark Blanchard. She was named after a character from Anne Rice's novel The Witching Hour. Rowan began her acting career at the age of five, appearing in various commercials before transitioning to television and film roles. Despite her father’s connection to theatre, her parents were initially hesitant about her pursuing acting, concerned that the inevitable rejections could have a negative impact. However, Rowan was determined and began landing commercials and auditions that would eventually propel her into the spotlight.
Rowan rose to fame for her role as Riley Matthews in Disney Channel’s coming-of-age sitcom Girl Meets World, which premiered in 2014. The series, a spin-off of the iconic Boy Meets World, earned her widespread recognition and praise for her performance as a thoughtful and optimistic teenager navigating adolescence. Her portrayal resonated with audiences, especially young viewers, and solidified her status as a rising star in Hollywood.
Aside from her acting career, Rowan Blanchard is recognized for her activism and outspoken advocacy on a range of social issues, including feminism, human rights, and gun violence. At just 13 years old, she offered a thoughtful response on intersectional feminism during a Q&A with fans, stating, “To acknowledge feminism from a one-sided view when the literal definition is the equality of the sexes is not feminism at all.”
She has spoken out against the gendered expectations placed on young girls, expressed criticism of sexist red carpet questions, and voiced support for organizations like Planned Parenthood. Her perspective on body autonomy, emotional expression, and societal beauty standards highlights a deep awareness uncommon for someone her age.
In January 2016, Rowan made headlines when she opened up about her sexual orientation on Twitter. In a candid and thoughtful tweet, she shared that while she had only been romantically attracted to boys, she did not wish to label her identity, stating: “However i personally dont wanna label myself as straight, gay or whateva so I am not gonna give myself labels to stick with—just existing :).” This open-minded and inclusive approach to identity resonated with many of her followers and added to her reputation as a socially conscious voice among her generation.
Rowan has consistently advocated for self-acceptance and body positivity. She has voiced her discomfort with how society often tries to rigidly mold girls' lives from a young age—criticizing norms that shame girls for natural behaviors such as crying or having body hair. She encourages young women to embrace who they are, both emotionally and physically, and to reject arbitrary standards of beauty and behavior.
| Birth Date: | 14 Oct, 2001 |
| Age: | 18 yrs |
| Occupations: | Television actor Film actor Feminist Actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Teenage actress |
| Twitter Id: | Rowanblanchard |
