The only Zoomers to have an Oscar (6 photos)

Let's remember: Zoomers are people born between 1997 and 2012. They are now aged 16-29. Isn't that a bit early for an Oscar, you ask? The answer is: the Oscars are for all ages. However, there are only a few winners in this age group so far. Specifically, only five. Let's find out who we're talking about.

Billie Eilish





Year of birth: 2001 (age 24)

Oscar win: Best Original Song (twice)

She co-wrote and performed the songs "No Time to Die" for the film "No Time to Die" (2021) and "What Was I Made For?" for the film "Barbie" (2023). She was 20 and 22 years old at the time of her win.

Finneas O'Connell



Year of birth: 1997 (age 28)

What he won an Oscar for: Best Original Song (twice)

Same songs as Eilish. They are brother and sister. He co-wrote the lyrics and music, as well as produced. He was 24 and 26 at the time of his victory.

H.E.R. (Gabriella Wilson)





Year of birth: 1997 (age 29)

What she won an Oscar for: Best Original Song

She co-wrote and performed the song "Fight for You" for the film "Judas and the Black Messiah" (2021). She is the first Zoomer to win an Oscar. The rapper was 23 years old at the time of her 2021 win.

Tatsuji Nojima



Year of birth: 1998 (27 years old)

What he won an Oscar for: Best Visual Effects

Finally, someone who isn't singing. He's the only Zoomer to win an Oscar outside the US. Tatsuji and three of his older colleagues received the statuette for creating special effects for the Japanese film "Godzilla: Minus One" (2023).

He was 25 years old when he won. Unlike everyone else, this isn't just young, it's also a record-breaking young age. Tatsuji Nojima is the youngest Oscar winner in history for special effects.

Mikey Madison



Year of birth: 1999 (27 years old)

Oscar for: Best Actress

Another one who isn't from the singing crowd. She won an Oscar for her role in the film "Anora" (2024), and even a leading role. The actress was 25 when she won.

Bonus: Zoomers who were nominated but lost



Here are four more:

1. Quvenzhané Wallis (2003) – for Best Actress in Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012). She holds the record for the award: she was 9 years old when she was nominated for her leading role. She was only 6 at the time of filming. Now 22, she is still the youngest of all the Zoomers to win an Oscar.

2. Jacob Elordi (1997) — for his supporting role in Frankenstein (2025).

3. Elle Fanning (1998) — for his supporting role in Sentimental Value (2025).

4. Meyer Levinson-Blount (2001) — for Best Live Action Short Film Butcher's Mark (2025).