Blanchard was cast in Girl Meets World in January 2013, after a nationwide search for a young actress to play the daughter of Cory and Topanga Matthews, the main characters from the 1990s sitcom Boy Meets World. Blanchard's performance on Girl Meets World was critically acclaimed, and she was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Outstanding Young Actress in a Television Series in 2015.
In addition to her work on Girl Meets World, Blanchard has also appeared in a number of other films and television shows, including Dance-a-Lot Robot, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World, and Splitting Up Together. She is also a vocal advocate for social justice issues, and she has spoken out about topics such as feminism, body positivity, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Rowan Blanchard's character, Riley Matthews, underwent a significant transformation over the course of Girl Meets World. At the beginning of the series, Riley is a naive and idealistic 12-year-old girl. She is always trying to do the right thing, even if it means getting herself into trouble. As Riley gets older, she becomes more cynical and world-weary. She begins to question her beliefs and the values she was raised with. However, she never loses her sense of compassion or her desire to make the world a better place.
Blanchard's own personal evolution was also evident throughout the course of Girl Meets World. As she grew older, she became more outspoken about her own beliefs and values. She also became more involved in social activism. In 2015, she was named one of Time magazine's Most Influential Teens.
In an interview with Teen Vogue, Blanchard said that she learned a lot about herself and the world around her while working on Girl Meets World. She said that the show taught her the importance of being true to herself and standing up for what she believes in. It also taught her the importance of friendship and family.
Since Girl Meets World ended in 2017, Rowan Blanchard has continued to act. She had a starring role in the ABC sitcom Splitting Up Together from 2018 to 2019. She also appeared in the films A Wrinkle in Time and The Goldfinch.
In addition to her acting career, Blanchard is also a writer and producer. She has written articles for Teen Vogue and other publications. She is also working on developing her own television shows and films.
Blanchard is also a vocal advocate for social justice issues. She has spoken out about topics such as feminism, body positivity, and LGBTQ+ rights. She is also a supporter of organizations such as Planned Parenthood and Black Lives Matter.
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