How Old Are the Actresses in The Babysitters Club?
The Babysitters Club, a beloved children’s book series by Ann M. Martin, has captured the hearts of countless readers since its inception in 1986. The series follows the adventures of four friends—Kristy Thomas, Mary Anne Spier, Claudia Kishi, and Stacey McGill—as they navigate the challenges of their pre-teen lives. While the characters are eternally young in the realm of fiction, the actresses who brought them to life have grown up over the years. Let’s take a look at the current ages of the actresses who portrayed these iconic characters in the various adaptations of The Babysitters Club.
Kristy Thomas
Kristy Thomas, the charismatic and entrepreneurial leader of the babysitters club, was portrayed by two actresses in different adaptations. In the 1990s TV movie, Kristy was played by Tara Subkoff, who is now 49 years old. Tara has had a successful career in film and television, most notably as a member of the band The Breeders and for her roles in films like “Kill Your Darlings” and “The Notorious Bettie Page.”
In the 2019 Netflix series, Kristy was portrayed by Peyton List, who is currently 28 years old. Peyton has appeared in various television shows and movies, including “Lip Sync Battle,” “The Originals,” and “The Goldbergs.”
Mary Anne Spier
Mary Anne Spier, the nurturing and artistic member of the babysitters club, was played by two actresses in the TV movie adaptation. In the 1990s, she was portrayed by Lea Thompson, who is now 58 years old. Lea has had a long and varied career, with notable roles in films like “Back to the Future,” “The Goonies,” and “The Hunger Games” series.
In the Netflix series, Mary Anne was portrayed by Grace Byers, who is currently 40 years old. Grace has appeared in numerous television shows, including “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “The Game,” and “Empire.”
Claudia Kishi
Claudia Kishi, the creative and free-spirited member of the babysitters club, was played by two actresses in the TV movie. In the 1990s, she was portrayed by Rachael Leigh Cook, who is now 45 years old. Rachael has had a successful career in film and television, with notable roles in films like “She’s All That,” “The Sweetest Thing,” and “The Christmas Prince.”
In the Netflix series, Claudia was portrayed by Sofia Wylie, who is currently 21 years old. Sofia has appeared in various television shows and movies, including “The CW’s” “Riverdale” and “The Christmas Prince.”
Stacey McGill
Stacey McGill, the wealthy and sophisticated member of the babysitters club, was played by two actresses in the TV movie. In the 1990s, she was portrayed by Elizabeth Berkley, who is now 48 years old. Elizabeth has had a long career in film and television, with notable roles in films like “Flashdance,” “Showgirls,” and “The Stepfather.”
In the Netflix series, Stacey was portrayed by Annalise Basso, who is currently 22 years old. Annalise has appeared in various television shows and movies, including “The Haunting of Hill House” and “The Christmas Prince.”
As we reflect on the ages of the actresses who brought The Babysitters Club to life, it’s clear that they have all grown up and continued to excel in their respective careers. The timeless charm of the series remains, and we can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia for the days when we were young and reading about the adventures of Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey.
