When is Yara Shahidi's birthday?

Yara Shahidi was born on February 10, 2000.

What is Yara Shahidi's zodiac sign?

Yara Shahidi is a Aquarius, born February 10, 2000.

What is Yara Shahidi's Chinese zodiac sign?

Yara Shahidi was born in 2000, the year of the Metal Dragon.

Where is Yara Shahidi from?

Yara Shahidi is from United States.

Where was Yara Shahidi born?

Yara Shahidi was born in Minneapolis, United States.

What is Yara Shahidi's real name?

Yara Shahidi's real name is Yara Sayeh Shahidi.

Where did Yara Shahidi go to school?

Yara Shahidi attended Dwight School, Harvard University.

Is Yara Shahidi still alive?

Yes — Yara Shahidi is alive and 26 years old.

What awards has Yara Shahidi won?

Yara Shahidi has won Max Mara Face of the Future Award (2023).

What is Yara Shahidi's life-path number?

Yara Shahidi's numerology life-path number is 5, derived from February 10, 2000.

BORN FEBRUARY 10· Actors Aquarius

Yara Shahidi, 2000

Actors · February 10, 2000

Yara Shahidi

aka Yara Sayeh Shahidi

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AGE26

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Yara Shahidi is 26 years old, born February 10, 2000 in Minneapolis · Aquarius.

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★ QUICK FACTS

The basics

★ REAL NAME: Yara Sayeh Shahidi
★ BORN IN: Minneapolis
★ EDUCATED AT: Dwight School, Harvard University

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About

Yara Shahidi built a career from childhood roles into a lead on ABC's Black-ish, where she played Zoey Johnson across the sitcom's run and its spin-off Grown-ish. Born February 10, 2000 in the US, she's an actress and producer. She received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Black-ish and was named to Time's "30 Most Influential Teens of 2016". As an Aquarius, she channels the sign's innovative energy into both comedic and dramatic roles.

★ FEATURE

Biography

Yara Sayeh Shahidi began acting as a child, appearing in Imagine That, Butter, and Alex Cross before landing her breakthrough role as oldest daughter Zoey Johnson on ABC's Black-ish. The sitcom ran from 2014 to 2022, establishing her as a core cast member; she then reprised a starring role in the spin-off Grown-ish, which aired from 2018 to 2024. Her performance earned her an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Black-ish, plus three nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for Grown-ish.

Beyond sitcoms, Shahidi has expanded into voice work and film. She provided voice acting for Smallfoot, Fearless, PAW Patrol: The Movie, and My Father's Dragon. Her first adult lead role came in the 2019 drama film The Sun Is Also a Star. In 2023, she played Tinker Bell in Peter Pan & Wendy and executive produced and starred in the romantic comedy-drama Sitting in Bars with Cake. Time magazine recognized her cultural impact by including her on its "30 Most Influential Teens of 2016" list.

Born February 10, 2000, Shahidi is an American actress and producer. Her Aquarius sun sign aligns with her versatility across comedy and drama. Actors typically balance live performance, recorded work, and character development across multiple projects—Shahidi has demonstrated range across television, film, and voice work.

★ ORIGIN

Before Fame

Shahidi began her career as a child actor, appearing in the films Imagine That, Butter, and Alex Cross before her breakout role. These early credits established her presence in film before she transitioned to the television lead that would define her career.

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Trivia

She played voice roles in four animated/family films: Smallfoot, Fearless, PAW Patrol: The Movie, and My Father's Dragon.
Time magazine included her on "The 30 Most Influential Teens of 2016" list, recognizing her impact while still in her mid-teens.
Her role as Zoey Johnson on Black-ish led to a spin-off series, Grown-ish, in which she reprised a starring role.

★ HIGHLIGHTS

Career timeline

2023
- WONMax Mara Face of the Future Award

★ SIDEBAR

Numerology

5

LIFE-PATH NUMBER

The Free Spirit

Restless and adventurous. Yara Shahidi reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.

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Birthday compatibility

By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.

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How old is Yara Shahidi?: Yara Shahidi is 26 years old (born February 10, 2000).
When is Yara Shahidi's birthday?: Yara Shahidi was born on February 10, 2000.
What is Yara Shahidi's zodiac sign?: Yara Shahidi is a Aquarius, born February 10, 2000.
What is Yara Shahidi's Chinese zodiac sign?: Yara Shahidi was born in 2000, the year of the Metal Dragon.
Where is Yara Shahidi from?: Yara Shahidi is from United States.
What does Yara Shahidi do?: Yara Shahidi is a actor.
Where was Yara Shahidi born?: Yara Shahidi was born in Minneapolis, United States.
What is Yara Shahidi's real name?: Yara Shahidi's real name is Yara Sayeh Shahidi.
Where did Yara Shahidi go to school?: Yara Shahidi attended Dwight School, Harvard University.
Is Yara Shahidi still alive?: Yes — Yara Shahidi is alive and 26 years old.
What awards has Yara Shahidi won?: Yara Shahidi has won Max Mara Face of the Future Award (2023).
What is Yara Shahidi's life-path number?: Yara Shahidi's numerology life-path number is 5, derived from February 10, 2000.

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