Gwen Tennyson facts for kids
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Gwen Tennyson as depicted in (from left to right, top to bottom) Ben 10 (2005), Ben 10: Alien Force, Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, Ben 10: Omniverse, and Ben 10 (2016)
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| First appearance | And Then There Were 10 (2005) |
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| Nickname(s) | Gwen |
| Aliases | Lucky Girl |
| Species | Human (with Anodite heirtage) |
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| Children | Eunice / The Unimatrix (genetic copy) |
| Nationality | American |
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Gwendolyn "Gwen" Tennyson, also known as Lucky Girl, is a main character from the popular Ben 10 cartoon series. She is the first cousin and best friend of Ben Tennyson, the main hero of the show. Gwen is a very important part of Ben's team. She often helps him on his many exciting adventures.
Gwen is super smart and a great fighter. Later in the series, she discovers she has amazing magic powers. These powers are actually from an alien part of her family!
Gwen first appeared in the original Ben 10 show (2005–2008). Meagan Smith voiced her as a 10-year-old. Tara Strong voiced her future self. Later, Ashley Johnson took over as the voice of teenage Gwen. She voiced her in Ben 10: Alien Force, Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, and Ben 10: Omniverse. Today, Montserrat Hernandez voices Gwen in the newest Ben 10 series (2016–Present).
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Gwen's Story in Ben 10
Ben 10 (2005–2008): Discovering Magic
In the first Ben 10 series, Gwen (voiced by Meagan Smith) goes on a summer road trip. She travels with her Grandpa Max and her cousin Ben. Gwen and Ben often argue, but they really care about each other.
After Ben finds the Omnitrix, they have many adventures. They meet strange aliens and magical creatures. Gwen meets a powerful magician named Hex and his niece, Charmcaster. Charmcaster senses a "magical aura" around Gwen. This means Gwen has a special connection to magic.
Gwen starts to use magic after finding a spellbook from Charmcaster. She learns she has these powers from a future version of herself. Sometimes, Gwen uses special items called the Charms of Bezel. These items give her incredible powers. When she uses them, she becomes a superhero called "Lucky Girl."
Besides magic, Gwen is very intelligent. She is good with computers and knows a lot about history and science. She is also a skilled martial artist and a talented gymnast.
Ben 10: Alien Force (2008–2010): Alien Powers Revealed
Five years later, Gwen (voiced by Ashley Johnson) is a teenager. She is now a black belt in karate. But she prefers to use her new energy powers. She can create energy platforms to fly and energy blasts to push enemies away. She can also open portals to other dimensions.
Gwen uses her powers to help Ben after their grandpa disappears. Their old enemy, Kevin, tells Gwen her powers come from an "alien bloodline." At first, Gwen doesn't believe him. But she soon learns it's true. Her grandma, Verdona, is an Anodite. Anodites are energy beings made of "mana," which is a type of magic. They come from a planet called Anodyne.
Gwen is the only human in her family to inherit these Anodite powers. Verdona offers to train Gwen on her home planet. But Gwen chooses to stay on Earth with Ben and Kevin. She later becomes close with Kevin. Gwen also discovers she is afraid of spiders and small, closed spaces.
In the episode "War of the Worlds: Part 2," Gwen uses her true Anodite form for the first time. She helps save the world from a group called the Highbreed. Galadriel Stineman plays Gwen in the live-action movie Ben 10: Alien Swarm.
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010–2012): Growing Stronger
A few weeks after Alien Force, Gwen is now sixteen. She uses her Anodite powers again when Zombozo tries to hurt her family. She grows very large and scares him away.
Gwen also finds out her cousin Sunny is an Anodite too. She meets Charmcaster and Darkstar again. Gwen helps Ben save the universe from a powerful being called Dagon.
Ben 10: Omniverse (2012–2014): College Life and New Adventures
In Ben 10: Omniverse, Gwen is older and goes to college. She doesn't appear as often but still helps Ben. Flashbacks show her as an 11-year-old. They also show she had a crush on Kevin back then.
After college, Gwen decides to become Lucky Girl again. She uses a magic spell to change her appearance. She even takes a magic class taught by Hex, who has become a good guy. Later, Gwen and Hex turn Charmcaster into a stone statue. They hope she can become better someday.
At the end of the series, Gwen, Ben, Kevin, and Rook Blonko plan a road trip. They want to explore the new universe that was just created.
Ben 10 (2016–2021): A New Look
The 2016 Ben 10 series shows a new version of 10-year-old Gwen. She travels with Ben and Grandpa Max on summer vacation. In this version, "Lucky Girl" is a popular cartoon character that Gwen is a fan of. Ben's enemy, Kevin 11, has a crush on Gwen, but she doesn't notice.
How Gwen Was Created
The Ben 10 series was created by a group called Man of Action Entertainment. This group includes comic book writers Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle. They worked on the idea for Ben 10 for about three years.
Gwen was first planned to be Ben's classmate and best friend. She was also thought of as a possible romantic interest. Later, the creators decided to make her Ben's cousin, and they would be the same age.
Gwen's first design had a yellow t-shirt and a ponytail. This look was inspired by Ben's original design. Her red hair stayed the same in all the series. The ponytail was added to her outfit redesign later on.
Gwen's Personality
In the first series, Gwen is smart and mature. But she can also be stubborn and sassy, especially with Ben. She thinks quickly and has good instincts. This helps her in dangerous situations.
As she gets older, Gwen becomes even more mature and caring. She shows more affection for her cousin Ben. Gwen is willing to forgive villains, like Kevin, if she believes they have changed for the better.
Even though Gwen is usually more reasonable than Ben and Kevin, she can get angry. When she gets very mad, she might lose control of her powers.
Gwen's Powers and Abilities
Gwen has special powers because of her Anodite heritage. Anodites are alien energy beings. Gwen can control "mana," which is a type of life energy.
Magic Abilities
In the first Ben 10 series, Gwen shows a natural talent for magic. She can use different magical items. After getting Charmcaster's spellbook, Gwen starts casting spells. Her magic appears as a light blue energy. Even though she later uses her Anodite powers more, she still uses spells in Ultimate Alien and Omniverse.
Mana Manipulation
Starting in Alien Force, Gwen's powers change to a magenta color. She learns that the energy she controls is mana. Mana is a life force found in all living things. It is also the basis of all magic. This explains why Gwen was good at magic before.
By controlling mana, Gwen can create energy shields and blasts. She can also make stepping stones and other energy shapes. She can find living beings by sensing their mana. Gwen can also absorb or create mana whenever she wants. With her powers, she can move objects with her mind, teleport, see things far away, and even heal others.
Anodite Form
Gwen can change into her Anodite form. In this form, her skin turns dark purple. She has long, glowing pink and white hair. When she is in this form, she can grow bigger, fly, and live forever.
Martial Arts Skills
Gwen is a skilled martial artist. She has been practicing since the first series. She is trained in Taekwondo and Jiu-jitsu.
High Intelligence
Gwen is very intelligent. She finished high school early when she was 16 years old.
Who Plays and Voices Gwen
Voice Actors
Meagan Smith voiced 10-year-old Gwen in the original series from 2005 to 2008. Smith also voiced her in the 2012 movie Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens.
In the 2008 sequel series, Ben 10: Alien Force, teenage Gwen (15 years old) is voiced by Ashley Johnson. She continued to voice Gwen in Ben 10: Ultimate Alien and Ben 10: Omniverse. In Omniverse, she voiced both young and teenage Gwen, as well as Gwen from other timelines.
Tara Strong voiced Gwen as an adult from a different timeline in two episodes of the original series.
Gwen is voiced by Montserrat Hernandez in the 2016 reboot.
Live-Action Actors
Haley Ramm played Gwen in the movie Ben 10: Race Against Time. Galadriel Stineman played her in Ben 10: Alien Swarm.
See also
In Spanish: Gwen Tennyson para niños
