Stephanie Hsu
An actress whose explosive, genre-bending dual performance announced a bold and versatile new talent to the world.
Born 1990 (age 36)·American actress·Birthday: November 25·Millennials
Biography
Stephanie Hsu didn't just arrive on the scene; she detonated onto it. Before her star-making turn in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' she was a dynamic force on Broadway, earning a Drama Desk nomination for her work in 'The SpongeBob Musical.' Her background in improv and physical theater became the perfect training ground for the multiversal madness of the Daniels' film. As both the heartfelt daughter Joy and the nihilistic, universe-hopping villain Jobu Tupaki, Hsu delivered a performance of staggering range, blending raw emotional vulnerability with chaotic, punk-rock grandeur. The role earned her an Oscar nomination and transformed her from a respected stage performer into a cinematic icon almost overnight. She represents a new kind of leading woman—one who can anchor a heartfelt drama, command a wild action sequence, and make you laugh, all within the same scene.
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.
Stephanie 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 Stephanie Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Stephanie'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
- Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her dual role in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'.
- Nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for 'The SpongeBob Musical'.
- Portrayed Mei in the acclaimed Netflix series 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'.
- Starred as a series regular in the comedy-drama 'The Brothers Sun' on Netflix.
Did You Know?
She is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
Hsu performed as part of the improv and sketch comedy group 'Pop Roulette'.
She provided the voice for the character 'Sabine' in the animated series 'Star Wars: Visions'.
Her mother is from Taiwan and her father is of Chinese descent.
“I think the most punk rock thing you can do is to believe that your life and your love matters.”
