How old was Zooey Deschanel in Bridge to Terabithia?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. Read on to find out the age that accompanied the spotlight.

The age of Zooey Deschanel while starring in Bridge to Terabithia was:

26 years old

This is the age we determined through our research and timeline.

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Bridge to Terabithia:

January 1, 2007

And the date of birth of Zooey Deschanel, that is:

January 17, 1980

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Zooey Deschanel during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.