Caitlin Stasey
An actress who traded teen stardom for complex roles and became a frank, feminist voice on sexuality and mental health.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Australian actress and singer·Birthday: May 1·Millennials
Biography
Caitlin Stasey emerged from the sun-drenched sets of Australian soaps, but her path was never conventional. After capturing national attention as Rachel Kinski on 'Neighbours', she pivoted sharply, leading the gritty teen war film 'Tomorrow, When the War Began' as a resourceful survivalist. This set a tone: Stasey consistently chose intensity over ease. She brought a steely ambition to the court of 'Reign' and a grounded vulnerability to the acclaimed comedy 'Please Like Me'. Off-screen, she co-founded Herself.com, a website featuring unretouched photos and candid interviews about women's bodies and lives, establishing her as a provocative advocate for authenticity in an industry built on illusion. Her career is a study in deliberate reinvention, moving from mainstream darling to a creator focused on substance.
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.
Caitlin was born in 1990, 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 Caitlin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Caitlin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
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
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
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
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played the lead role of Ellie Linton in the film adaptation of the popular Australian novel 'Tomorrow, When the War Began'.
- Portrayed Lady Kenna in the historical drama series 'Reign' for its first three seasons.
- Co-founded the website Herself.com, a platform dedicated to uncensored, feminist discussions and photography.
- Received critical praise for her recurring role as the complex Hanna in the ABC series 'Please Like Me'.
Did You Know?
She is a trained singer and provided vocals for songs on the 'Reign' soundtrack.
She publicly discussed her decision to leave the 'Neighbours' set to travel and work in a Thai orphanage.
She is an outspoken vegan and animal rights activist.
“I'm not interested in being palatable; I'm interested in being honest.”
