Natasha Bassett
An Australian actress who transitioned from teen television to capturing the essence of Hollywood icons on the big screen.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Australian actress·Birthday: October 21·Millennials
Biography
Natasha Bassett began her career in the familiar crucible of Australian television, appearing on popular soap operas like 'H2O: Just Add Water' and 'Home and Away.' These early roles honed her craft, but her ambitions stretched beyond Sydney. A move to Los Angeles signaled a shift toward more complex, character-driven work. Bassett's breakthrough came with a daunting assignment: playing a young Judy Garland in the 2017 biopic 'Judy.' She immersed herself in the role, capturing the star's early vibrance. This led to her most prominent part yet as actress Juanita in Damien Chazelle's lavish, chaotic portrait of Hollywood's golden age, 'Babylon.' Bassett has built a career on precise, studied performances, often portraying figures within the entertainment industry itself, examining the machinery of fame from the inside out.
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.
Natasha was born in 1992, 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 Natasha Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Natasha's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
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
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed a young Judy Garland in the 2017 film 'Judy,' starring opposite Renée Zellweger.
- Played the significant supporting role of actress Juanita in Damien Chazelle's 2022 film 'Babylon.'
- Starred as Goldie in the Hulu series 'The Great,' a satirical comedy about Catherine the Great.
Did You Know?
She is also a screenwriter and has written several short films.
She studied at the Newtown High School of the Performing Arts in Sydney.
She played the role of 'Kikki' in the Australian children's series 'H2O: Just Add Water.'
“You have to be willing to start from scratch in a new town.”
