Boomers, Zoomers, Millennials: which stars are in the same generation as you?

Boomers, Zoomers, Millenials, Gen X, Alphas...the terms for defining the generations can become a little bit confusing. Fear not, we've simplified the terms for you and even come up with a list of celebrities that belong to each group. Click on to learn about the generations and which stars are the same generation as you!

The silent generation grew up marked by World War II and its consequences. Economic deprivation and social horrors were the references for those born at that time. During the period, there was a demographic decline, while at the same time leaders of civil rights movements emerged.

Living conditions improved after the post-war recovery and the birth rate increased all over the world. This is why this generation is called 'baby boomers' - there were a lot of them at the same time.

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With this generation comes the momentum of contemporary technology. It marks a transition to the digital society while still having strong roots in the analogue one.

Yes, the so-called Millennials, far from what many people think, are already beginning to enter their 40s. They grew up in the midst of the digital boom and are observers of the great leap made by technology at the turn of the 21st century.

Generation Z takes advantage of everything planted by the two previous generations. This generation was born in a globalized world where distances are increasingly shorter and the Internet is an indispensable and established tool. Its members are self-taught and understand new technologies quickly, to the surprise of previous generations.

The current generation are children who are entirely connected to the digital world. They are called Alpha because the Latin alphabet ends with Gen Z and the Greek alphabet marks a new beginning.

Millie Bobby Brown, known for her role as Eleven in the hit Netflix series 'Stranger Things' is one of the most famous Gen Zers. But what about your other favorite Hollywood stars? Which generation do they belong to? Click on to find out!

Some famous people belonging to the Silent Generation are heading towards 100 years by now. Those who witnessed a war 76 years ago really have many stories to tell. Paul McCartney, born in 1942, is part of this cohort.

The great Italian film diva, born in 1934, is still active and starred in one of the best films of 2020: 'The Life Ahead', directed by her son Edoardo Ponti.

It is unusual to see a youthful pope like the one played by Jude Law in 'The Young Pope', but the vitality of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, born in 1936, is worthy of envy by subsequent generations.

Born in 1942, the eternal Broadway diva is one of the most famous members of the Silent Generation.

The greatest basketball player of all time (or not, according to Lebron James fans) is one of the younger boomers. He was born in 1963.

A total of 21 nominations and three Oscars does justice to the work of this formidable actress. Born in 1949, she still has room on her resumé to add more.

The founder of Microsoft changed the world and became one of the most illustrious (and richest) Baby Boomers. He was born in 1955.

The Queen of Pop has been popular since the early 1980s. Born in 1958, she has adapted to new times and continues to inspire new generations.

The first African-American president of the United States was born in 1961. He made history in world politics. (His daughters Sasha and Malia, by the way, are Gen Z.)

Cher falls into the Boomer category by a hair's breadth. She was born in 1946 and narrowly missed being included in the Silent Generation with Joe Biden. If we look up the word 'eternal' in the dictionary, a picture of the singer will appear next to the definition.

Tom Hanks has achieved something that seems impossible in Hollywood: pleasing everybody. The feat has been achieved with friendliness and kindness towards everyone the actor has met in his 40-year career. He was born in 1956.

Jamie Lee Curtis was an icon of the 1980s and it's not so hard to calculate that her birth was in 1958.

For a long time, Eminem was among the most important rappers in the world. He opened many doors to popularize the rhythm that brought him to fame. Eminem was born in 1972.

She was, is, and always will be Rachel Green. The world is still rooting for a reconciliation with Brad Pitt, because it is impossible not to love this actress from 1969.

The genius whose double life tarnished his career but who, like a phoenix, rose from the ashes only to see how a car crash nipped this rebirth in the bud. Tiger Woods was born in 1975.

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The creator of Harry Potter is among the most relevant writers of the 21st century. Her works have made her a multi-millionaire. In addition, it was through them that many children got a taste for reading. Born in 1965, she is a living legend of universal literature.

A visionary capable of leading an entire Generation X, due to the success of his companies Tesla and SpaceX. He was born in 1971 and has an unbreakable work ethic.

Julia Roberts is our last representative of Generation X. A talented and eternally beautiful actress who was born in 1967, she makes you think she has a pact with the devil!

Along with Cristiano Ronaldo, Argentinean soccer player Leo Messi has dominated world football for a decade. He was born in 1987 and still maintains a great professional and physical level.

The actress, born in 1990, is one of the faces of the necessary revolution that took place in Hollywood in the 21st century. She became a teen idol with 'Twilight' and is now an example for the LGBTQ movement.

Generation Y are the ones who established social platforms as a way of life. In the case of Sweden's Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, known as PewDiePie, it made him a millionaire. He was born in 1989, and by the age of 30 he was already the biggest YouTuber in the world.

Queen B, born in 1981, leads the Millennial Generation and shows what the new divas are like: confident.

He is one of Hollywood's highest paid actors, a father of three children and with many projects to come. Not bad for this Australian born in 1983.

The arrival of Lady Gaga (1986) in the star system symbolises the power of a Generation Y that is aware of its potential, even though not everyone gets to develop it like she does.

Born in 1984, he remains one of the best players in the NBA by taking care of his body and mind.

Born in 2006, Jacob Tremblay was eight years old when he conquered the world in the film 'Room'. He hasn't stopped working since.

Success follows the youngest of the Kardashian clan, who gain more and more fame and money through social media. Kylie Jenner was born in 1997.

Born in 1997, Simone Biles arrived in the world of rhythmic gymnastics to prove that she can overcome all limits. With her eternal smile, she was already the best athlete of all time before she turned twenty. If this is not inspiring generations, let Michael Phelps come along and disprove it!

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