17 Names You Need To Know For 2024 To Stay Ahead Of The Curve (2024)

A fresh batch of celebrity actors, musicians, designers and models will be the subject of conversations come 2024.

You might not know names such as Dionne Brown, Tate McRae or Leo Reich very well now but, believe us, they'll be the people you're obsessing over come January.

From the singers you'll be streaming on repeat to the actors you'll be transfixed with watching in TV shows from the comfort of your sofa, it's time to learn the names of next year's soon-to-be biggest stars.

Read on for the breakout celebrities of 2024 that you need to know...

The Class Of 2024

Described as 'the voice of their generation' by the late Virgil Abloh, Kai-Isaiah Jamal is destined for great things. The south London-born poet and model uses their platform to advocate for trans visibility. In December, they made history in becoming the first trans person to be nominated for The British Fashion Awards' model of 2023. Expect to see their face everywhere.

With a 2024 Brits awards' Rising Star category win in their arsenal, this five-part indie rock band are headed for even more success. If they aren't already slotted into your playlist, we guarantee that you'll have them playing on repeat this year, especially with the release of the debut album Prelude To Ecstasy, which is out in February.

Known for her moody vocals and punk chic aesthetic, The 25-year-old American singer and songwriter skyrocketed to fame after the launch of her 2022 album Preacher's Daughter. Now armed with a cult following, recent fashion campaigns with the likes of Givenchy and Miu Miu, Ethel Cain has cemented herself as 2024 staple to look out for, and you can see her live on her The Childish Behaviour tour this year.

Afropop singer Ayra Starr quickly claimed the title as the 'princess of Afrobeats' with her debut album 19 & Dangerous back in 2021. 2023 was the year she took her arresting vocals around the globe on her 21: The World Tour. All eyes will be on Starr at this year's Grammy's as she has been nominated for Best African Music Performance for single Rush.

Mia McKenna-Bruce first gained prominence in her role as Tee Taylor in the Tracey Beaker series, but really came into her own after recently starring in Persuasion and How To Have Sex just last year. Excitingly, the actress is set to star in the film Sister Wives alongside Louisa Connolly-Burnham and Michael Fox, with a release planned for Autumn this year.

Far from your typical DJ, the anonymous horse-masked musician (activist and style icon) is something of an anomaly. Bringing bold and racy electronic dance tunes about her barn life, horsegiirL has won crowds over and amassed a cult following with her hit songs My Barn My Rules and My Little White Pony. Her plans for 2024? 'World domination and releasing more music'.

The young Australian actress garnered out attention last year with her moving lead role performances in the thrilling Netflix dramas You Don't Know Me in 2021 and Everything Now just last year. This year, she's set to star in another stirring drama, Boy Swallows Universe, which premieres later this month. 2024 is shaping up to be a great year for the breakout star.

South London actor Archie Madekwe piqued our interest in See alongside Jason Momoa, as well as his performance in the folk horror film Midsommar and Gran Turismo. Recently, his standout performance as Farleigh in Saltburn showcased the actor to be a multi-dimensional talent. Next up, leading man.

After being spotted during a Central Saint Martins MA fashion graduate show, Torishéju continued to rise and rise - a statement evident of her debut runway show, at Paris Fashion Week SS24. The line up? A dazzling line-up of models including Naomi Campbell, Paloma Elsesser and Devon Garcia. This year, we can expect to see more of Torishéju technical tailoring and sculptured frame creations.

Acclaimed for calling out rampant misogyny in the food and restaurant industry, the anonymous cook became an overnight sensation on Instagram after calling out celebrity chef Thomas Straker. Now, writing under the pseudonym 'Slutty Chef', she tells all about the realities of working in a male-dominated industry and rather deliciously, her sexual escapades along the way.

The Paris-based Guadeloupean model was scouted as a young teenager whilst shopping in Paris and has steadily become an editorial gem. Just last year, the 27-year-old model appeared in shows for Victoria Beckham, Saint Laurent and Chanel's 2023/24 Métiers d'art show in Manchester. Tara Falla shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Known for playing Shruti Acharya in the BBC drama This Is Going To Hurt, British actress and comedian Ambika Mod will once again be gracing our screens once again in a performance that is set to break hearts all over the world. Mod will star as Emma Morley in the TV adaptation of David Nicholl's One Day.

In 2020 Nicklas Skovgaard founded his namesake womenswear brand, which feature ready-to-wear pieces that are a harmonisation of romanticism and realism. Last year, the Danish designer showcased his second collection at Copenhagen Fashion Week. As the year progresses, we'll be keeping a close eye on Skovgaard for more of his classical yet modern designs.

With no former acting experience, Luther Ford went from being your typical university student to being on-set with the star-studded cast of Netflix's The Crown as a young Prince Harry. Whether it's the newcomer's striking debut or his contemporary red carpet looks, he has our full attention this year.

The Brazilian-Australian model was scouted during the COVID-19 pandemic and has become one of the most sought-out faces in the industry since. In SS24 alone, 18-year-old Kendall walked in a staggering 30 shows, including Chanel, Hermès, Schiaparelli, Givenchy and Valentino. Will she top it this year?

Having landed the lead role in Channel 4's adaptation of the much-loved novel Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams, Dionne Browne is about to hit the big time. The London based actress has previously starred in The Walk-In and as DCI Chloe Summers in Criminal Record.

A wave-maker amongst Gen Z comedians, all eyes are on Leo Reich. His solo stand-up comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival was such a hit, he ended last year by adapting it into a comedy special with HBO and A24.