So, there I was, binge-watching Thirteen, you know, that gripping Netflix series about the friendship between two teenage girls. I was all invested, tears in my eyes, when it suddenly hit me - how old were these actors really? I mean, they're playing teenagers, but are they actually old enough to drive, or even vote? Let's dive in, shall we?
Meet the Cast
First up, we have Ivy, played by the incredibly talented Elena Fortuner. Now, I know what you're thinking - "She looks like she's 16, tops!" Well, prepare to have your mind blown. Elena was 21 when the series started. Yep, you read that right. She was playing a high school freshman while she was already a college junior in real life. Mind. Blown.
Next, we have Eleanor, played by the equally talented Maya Sisneros. Maya was 20 when the series began. So, while Eleanor was dealing with all the drama of high school, Maya was probably out there living her best life, enjoying her early twenties.
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Age Gap? What Age Gap?
Now, you might be thinking, "Okay, so they're a bit older than their characters. Big deal." But here's where it gets interesting. The age gap between Ivy and Eleanor in the show is two years. But in real life, Elena and Maya are just one year apart. Isn't that something? They're playing best friends who are two years apart, but in reality, they're practically the same age. Talk about life imitating art!
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And the Rest...
But it's not just Ivy and Eleanor. The entire cast is older than their characters. Take Ray, played by Quinn Shephard. Quinn was 22 when the series started, playing a character who was supposed to be in her late teens. And let's not forget Tess, played by Anjelica Harris, who was 23 when the series began.
So, there you have it. The cast of Thirteen might be playing high schoolers, but in reality, they're all grown-ups. It just goes to show, you can't always judge a book by its cover - or an actor by their character's age. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some more episodes to watch. Until next time!