Celebrity Accomplishments
At age 21, this pop star released her second studio album 21, which won six Grammy Awards.
Adele
In 2004, this social media platform was launched by a Harvard student for college students to be able to connect to other classmates
In the United States, turning 21 means you can legally do this at a bar.
Drink!
Known as "Prime Time," this two-sport superstar and Hall of Fame cornerback wore #21 for the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons.
Deion Sanders
When this LT member was 21, she was already a kindergarten teacher at 557 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Meryl
At age 21, this Spider-Man actor joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Peter Parker.
Tom Holland
In 2004, this sitcom aired its final episode, ending a 10-season run with the cast leaving Central Perk for good.
Friends
In China, although adulthood is legally recognized at 18, turning 21 is often when you're fully expected to stop relying on these people financially.
Your Parents
This legendary Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder wore #21 and became a symbol of humanitarianism and Latino pride. *Hint Hint* We're in his building right now.
Roberto Clemente
This LT Member went on their first missions trip in the Dominican Republic at the age of 21
Jenn Pascal
This singer had already won 9 Grammys by the time she turned 21, including Best New Artist and Song of the Year for her track "Bad Guy"
Billie Eilish
This U.S. tech company unveiled the smaller version of their hit mp3 player, helping to revolutionize portable music.
Apple
In South Korea, 21-year-old males are often in the middle of completing this mandatory national requirement.
Military service
This San Antonio Spurs shooting guard wore #21 and won five NBA championships before retiring in 2016.
Tim Duncan
This LT Member celebrated their 21st birthday at a hibachi bar with two friends who have the same birthday as them and had their first sake bomb…some would say one too many.
Jelani
By the time this basketball player was 21, he had already won the NCAA Championship Game, been an Olympic Gold Medalist, made his playoff debut, and had a groundbreaking shoe.
Michael Jordan
This Pixar film released in 2004 introduced audiences to a family of superheroes starring Brad Bird, Samuel L Jackson and Holly Hunter.
The Incredibles
In many U.S. states, turning 21 allows you to do this — though you often need to be 25 to avoid extra fees.
Rent a car
This NBA player wore #21 with the Minnesota Timberwolves and won the league MVP award in 2004. He was later traded to the Celtics to form the leagues first proverbial "Big Three"
Kevin Garnett
Prior to turning 21, this LT member often used other Identification cards to get into bars due to the lack diversity in their college town. It usually worked.
Kiera
By the time this activist was 21, she had written to Obama about the crisis in her city, resulting in an over decade long campaign to bring healthy drinking water to Michigan and over a million bottles distributed.
Mari Copeny or "Little Miss Flint"
This Massachusetts senator lost the 2004 U.S. presidential election to George W. Bush.
John Kerry
In the UK, turning 21 doesn’t change legal rights much, but it’s still commonly marked by this kind of celebration as a representation into true independence and adulthood
Key To the Door
This controversial Buffalo Bills running back and 1973 NFL MVP famously wore #21 before a career in television, movies, broadcasting — and infamy.
OJ Simpson
When this LT member was 21 they were unfortunately kicked out of college, and then decided to do City Year in DC. They later returned and finished at 25.
Tara