Rowan Blanchard’s 10 Best Instagram Moments
Rowan Blanchard is an acting phenom, but her influence goes way beyond her starring role on Girl Meets World. At 15, Rowan is already a feminist titan who is unafraid to speak her mind both on and offline (and we are so here for it!) When she isn’t busy acting or penning essays on intersectional feminism, she’s spotlighting her wicked sense of humor on Instagram, invoking memes, selfies, and all the Internet has to offer in her posts. She continuously reminds people that your social media can be both visually appealing and a space for real conversation. Click through to see 15 times her feed spoke to us in a major way.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@rowanblanchard1/11When she invoked the Powerpuff Girls to shut down sexist trolls who wheedle at her to "smile" in photos.
There are few things as annoying as someone commenting, “smile!” on a photo, and Rowan totally gets it. She used Bubbles from the Powerpuff Girls to illustrate the point, which was an amazing move.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@rowanblanchard2/11When she got real about her depression.
Rowan knows when to be silly and when to get serious. She isn’t afraid of tackling somber subjects or being honest about her depression, and for that, we’re grateful.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@rowanblanchard3/11When she showed love for Solange Knowles.
Rowan doesn’t just Instagram her own life, she frequently uses social media to talk about artists she loves, including the fabulous Solange Knowles. “Wow I feel so lucky to have these amazing works of art Solange has been putting out to consume over and over again,” Rowan wrote about the singer's new project, A Seat at the Table. “I feel so inspired and in awe.”
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@rowanblanchard4/11And her appreciation of Frida Kahlo.
Rowan invoked the legendary artist to talk about how it feels to be part of something greater than yourself, and that’s pretty cool.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@rowanblanchard5/11The time she rocked a sparkly pink dress and danced to Madonna.
Like any style icon, Rowan isn’t afraid to rock a daring look, so when she sported a dazzling sparkle dress and rocked it out to Madonna, we couldn’t help but applaud.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@rowanblanchard6/11Or when she rocked Halloween as Sailor Moon.
Celebrity Halloween costumes are always fun to watch, and Rowan is always one who delivers. This year, she went as Sailor Moon, showing once and for all that she is the one on whom we can depend.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@rowanblanchard7/11And she gives her fans killer reading lists.
“Reading is so important. Books are so important,” she has tweeted. “Authors that seem to get exactly what your feeling are so important. Read, read, and read."
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@rowanblanchard8/11Her bathroom group selfies are on point.
After getting out the vote at the Opening Ceremony New York Fashion Week show (casual), Rowan Instagrammed a star-studded bathroom mirror selfie. As one does.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@rowanblanchard9/11She’s not shy about the state of her camera roll.
Instead of storing many takes of the same selfie (uh, guilty), Rowan's camera roll serves as infinite inspiration. (And, OK — we totally see her in these badass women, so maybe this is like, classical art selfies.)
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@rowanblanchard10/11And she uses her platform for good, which makes her the ultimate hero.
When asked about her views on “White Feminism,” Rowan didn’t hold back. In an iconic Instagram essay about intersectional feminism, she dove into the topic with care, attention, and wisdom beyond her years, showing her true Internet Hero colors.
