How Old Is Aria On Pretty Little Liars

So, How Old is Aria Montgomery, Anyway?

Alright, gather 'round, folks. Let's dive into the mysterious, rose-adorned world of Pretty Little Liars and tackle the burning question that's been keeping us up at night: just how old is Aria Montgomery?

Now, before we get started, let's address the elephant in the room. No, I'm not talking about the actual elephant that Aria probably rode to school in season one (I mean, have you seen Rosewood's public transportation?). I'm talking about the fact that Aria's age has been about as consistent as Spencer's hair color.

But fear not, dear Liars! I've dug through the cobblestone streets of Rosewood, navigated the treacherous waters of the DiLaurentis pool, and even braved the dark corners of Ezria's love nest to bring you the definitive answer (or at least, the most entertaining one).

Let's Start at the Very Beginning

Aria first graced our screens in 2010, looking all sorts of mysterious and European with her newfound love for Ezra Fitz. She was introduced as a 16-year-old, which, let's face it, was already pushing it considering Lucy Hale was 21 at the time. But hey, we'll let that slide because, well, have you seen Hale's baby face?

So, Aria started high school at 16, which means she should have graduated at 18, right? Wrong. Oh so wrong. Because, you see, Aria's high school career was about as long as Toby's list of aliases. She spent six seasons in high school, which, if we're doing the math, would make her about 25 by the time she graduated. But who's counting?

Now, you might be thinking, "But wait! Aria went to college! She must be older now!" And you'd be right. Sort of. Aria did go to college, but only for about five minutes. She spent more time running from A than she did in actual classes. And let's not forget the time she spent in Paris, learning the art of pastry-making and, you know, avoiding her stalker ex-boyfriend.

But Wait, There's More!

Alright, so Aria's high school career was a bit of a rollercoaster. But what about her age during the flashforward in the series finale? You know, the one where she's all grown up and married to Ezra? Well, that's where things get really interesting.

In the flashforward, Aria is 32. Yes, you read that right. Thirty. Two. Now, I know what you're thinking: "But that's impossible! Lucy Hale is only 32 in real life!" And to that, I say, "Exactly!" Because, my friends, Aria aged five years in the span of one episode. Talk about a glow-up!

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But here's where things get even crazier. Remember when Aria was in her early 20s and she was still in high school? Well, in the flashforward, she's in her early 30s and she's still a teacher. That's right, folks. Aria spent her entire 20s in high school and then became a teacher. Talk about a case of the Mondays.

So, How Old is Aria, Really?

Alright, so we've established that Aria's age is about as reliable as Mona's sanity. But let's try to pinpoint an actual age, shall we?

If we go by the timeline of the show, Aria was born in 1988 (yes, I did the math, and yes, it hurt my brain). So, as of 2021, she would be 33. But let's not forget that Aria aged five years in one episode, so who knows? Maybe she's actually 87 and just really, really good at lying about her age.

Or maybe, just maybe, Aria's age is a mystery that's best left unsolved. After all, in Rosewood, the truth is usually the first thing to go missing.

And there you have it, folks. The definitive (ish) answer to the age-old question: how old is Aria Montgomery? Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with a time machine and a very confused Ezra Fitz.