Owen Cooper became popular almost overnight after Adolescence was released on Netflix on March 13, 2025. The show follows a thirteen-year-old English boy, Jamie Miller, who is suspected of murdering his classmate, Katie Leonard. While Jamie insists he did not commit the crime, by the end of the show, it is revealed that he, indeed, did murder Katie. He murdered her because she rejected his romantic advances and cyberbullied him.The show addresses the themes of bullying, the internet's impact on children, and how children are being raised nowadays, especially boys. It became a success almost overnight, and Owen Cooper received considerable praise for his performance as well. He has won several accolades for his role, including a Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television. Speaking to People Magazine, Owen Cooper spoke about what keeps him grounded despite so much excess at a young age.Owen Cooper on how he is managing fame at a young age after the success of AdolescenceOwen Cooper was merely fourteen years of age when he filmed for Adolescence in 2024 and delivered a performance that impressed audiences worldwide. He won a Primetime Emmy Award at the Emmys 2025, becoming the youngest actor to win an award in the category, and has now won a Critics' Choice as well. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSpeaking to People Magazine after his Critics' Choice win, Cooper talked about how he manages fame at such a young age, saying,"I've got my family around me [and] I've got amazing friends, you know? I've got amazing people around me. I went to school the day after Adolescence came out, and it was just the same. I tried to keep it the same."It is great that Owen Cooper's personal life did not change too much after the success of Adolescence, and that his family and friends helped in creating the most normal environment around him. He added,"I've got the best support, best protection, so I can't not keep my feet on the ground."He continued,"This past year has been a complete whirlwind for me and my family, honestly. It's changed our lives forever. We're forever grateful. We cherish every single moment of it." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostCooper and his family are evidently extremely grateful for all the love and praise he has received, and Cooper is not taking any of it for granted. After Adolescence, he played Callum in the show Film Club, and you will soon see him as young Heathcliff in the upcoming film Wuthering Heights, which will be released in theatres in February 2026.Adolescence is streaming on Netflix.For more articles like this, follow Soap Central.