Willow Smith

Willow Smith turns 12 years old today. The daughter of one of Hollywood's most powerful couples, Willow made her acting debut in 2007's "I Am Legend"; where she acted alongside her father, Will Smith. A year later she appeared in "Kit Kitteredge: An American Girl". Like her father, Willow successfully transitioned between acting and a music career, with the release of the hit single "Whip My Hair". Known for her edgy style and fearless individualism, Willow is an inspiration to young girls everywhere that it is okay to be yourself. (Photo by Fredrick M. Brown/Getty Images)

China Anne McClain

Although only 14, China Anne McClain is no stranger to the spotlight. The Atlanta, Georgia native made her film debut in 2005' s "The Gospel" before joining the cast of "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" in 2007. She currently is the star of The Disney Channel's "A.N.T Farm". A talented vocalist, China was featured on the "A.N.T. Farm" soundtrack and has a singing group with her two siblings, called The McClain Sisters. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Doc Shaw

Best known for his work on "Tyler Perry's House of Payne", Disney's "Suit Life on Deck", and Disney's "Pair of Kings". Doc Shaw is a star on the rise. Like his House of Payne co-star China Anne McClain, Doc also has an interest in music. He made his musical debut on the "Pair of Kings" theme song where he is featured singing and rapping. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Yara Shahidi

You've seen her before in a dozen of commercials, now Yara Shahidi is soon to become a household name. She began her career appearing in television and print ads for McDonald's, Tide, Ralph Lauren, Target, Kay Jewelers, and Payless Shoes. Yara has been featured in several films including "Salt", "Imagine That", and "Butter". Recently the talented 12 year old played Janelle Cross in Tyler Perry's new film "Alex Cross". (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Keke Palmer

One of the most recognizable faces on our list belongs to this young lady, Keke Palmer. After debuting in 2004's "Barbershop 2: Back in Business", the 19 year old later received both recognition and critical acclaim for her starring performance in "Akeelah and the Bee". Keke went on to star in films like "Madea's Family Reunion", "Joyful Noise", and "Ice Age: Continental Drift". Along with her work in film, Keke has also been successful on the small screen starring in both TV movies and shows like "Knights of the South Bronx", "Jump In!", and "Nickelodeon's True Jackson". Keke has expanded her brand beyond acting achieving success in both music and fashion design. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Jaden Smith

The son of Hollywood royalty, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jaden like his little sister Willow makes our list. Known as a serious young actor, the talented 14 year old showed his chops in films like "The Pursuit of Happyness", "The Day the Earth Stood Still", and the recent remake "The Karate Kid". (Photo by Alberto Rodriguez)

Amandla Stenberg

Since Amandla Stenberg bust on the scene in Columbiana in 2011 the talented young star hasn't stopped running. She took on the role of Rue in the 2012 film adaptation and subsequent juggernaut hit "The Hunger Games". Although only 14 years old, the gifted actress is able to deliver an emotional performance that rivals some actors even twice her age. (Photo by Jason Merritt)