Welcome to Gen Z Class of 2025, Elite Daily’s quarterly showcase of rising young talent. This year, we’re celebrating the actors, musicians, comedians, and content creators who are making their mark in the industry with standout projects and major career moves this year. Next up, meet the Gen Z (and on the cusp) content creators shaping the next generation of internet culture.
Most Influential
Brett Chody Was Made For The Influencer Life
Inside the 25-year-old’s year of marathons, ad campaigns, and celeb interactions.
Jordan Howlett Has Worked With Almost Every Internet Boyfriend
And he has more “collaboration surprises” in the works.
All Eyes On Rachael Kirkconnell
"My life now looks very different than it has for the last five years.”
Brett Neustrom Took Over TikTok — Now He’s Coming For TV
The viral star is leveling up in 2026.
How Katie Fang Became Social Media’s Uncurated Beauty Queen
At 20, she’s amassed millions of followers — and it’s all from unplanned videos.
Most Likely To Make You LOL
Adam Sandler Interrupted This Jake Shane Interview
Yes, even the Happy Gilmore star is a fan of the Therapuss host.
Wally Baram Isn’t Her 'Overcompensating' Character
But she kinda is.
Caleb Hearon Will Give You His Opinion — Even If You Didn’t Ask
The comedian has hot takes on everything from grief to ghost stories.
Kori King Is Ready To Be Straight-Famous
After taking over the internet, the 25-year-old drag queen is intent on going mainstream.
Most Likely To Take The Main Stage
Alex Warren Isn’t An Influencer Anymore
The singer is climbing the charts — and he doesn’t care if you hate it.
Rachel Chinouriri’s Charmed Turn Of Events
The British artist has outpaced every metric she set for herself.
Meovv Are Ready For The K-Pop Crown
The group’s debut EP is the beginning of something “really big.”
Gigi Perez Is Turning Her Grief Into Hope
The “Sailor Song” singer knows the power of sharing her story.
Best In Show
No One Knows Olivia Holt’s Next Move
The 27-year-old doesn’t have a niche — and she likes it that way.
Nico Hiraga Is Your Favorite Pop Star’s Favorite Heartthrob
The Sweethearts actor calls Sabrina Carpenter “a homie.”
Genneya Walton Is Proof That Manifestations Work
Next up on the Daredevil: Born Again star’s list? A Spidey crossover.
