Aubrey Peeples
An actor and singer who brought depth to country music drama on 'Nashville' and later stepped behind the camera to tell their own stories.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American actor and singer·Birthday: November 27·Millennials
Biography
Aubrey Peeples arrived in the spotlight with the poised intensity of a natural performer. Landing the role of aspiring pop-country singer Layla Grant on ABC's 'Nashville' straight out of high school, they navigated the show's cutthroat music industry drama for four seasons, showcasing both vocal chops and a knack for portraying ambition's sharp edges. That early success on a major network series could have typecast them, but Peeples has consistently chosen paths less traveled. They starred in the live-action adaptation of 'Jem and the Holograms,' a cult favorite despite its box-office fate, and led a pilot about the riot grrrl scene. More significantly, they have evolved from in-front-of-the-camera talent to a multifaceted creator. Their directorial and screenwriting debut, the short film 'Decadeless,' announced a new voice interested in intimate, personal storytelling. Peeples represents a generation of artists who move fluidly between acting, music, and authorship, building a career defined by creative curiosity rather than a single role.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Aubrey was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Aubrey Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Aubrey's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Layla Grant across four seasons of the hit musical drama series 'Nashville.'
- Played the title role in the feature film adaptation 'Jem and the Holograms.'
- Wrote and directed the short film 'Decadeless,' which premiered at the Portland Oregon Women's Film Festival.
Did You Know?
They are a classically trained soprano and began performing in operas as a child.
They were a competitive figure skater for nearly a decade during their youth.
They use they/them pronouns.
“The music industry is a machine, but the song has to be your own.”
