The Stone Age Icon: 7 Shocking Facts About Pebbles Flintstone, Fred And Wilma's Daughter, And Her Adult Life In The New 'Bedrock' Series
Few cartoon characters have a life trajectory as complex and surprising as Pebbles Flintstone. The red-haired daughter of Fred and Wilma Flintstone, she is more than just a giggling baby with a bone in her hair; she is a Stone Age icon whose birth made television history and whose adult life has been continuously reimagined across decades of spin-offs and reboots. As of late 2025, the character is set to enter her most modern chapter yet, with a new adult animated series that promises to explore her life nearly two decades after the original show.
This deep dive explores the complete timeline of Pebbles Wilma Flintstone, from her groundbreaking debut to her surprising career in advertising and her current status in the ever-expanding Flintstones universe, providing the most up-to-date information on the character’s history and future.
Pebbles Flintstone: The Complete Biography and Timeline
Pebbles Flintstone, officially named Pebbles Wilma Flintstone-Rubble as an adult, is the only child of the main Flintstones couple. Her character's introduction was a landmark moment in animation history, pioneering the depiction of pregnancy and birth in a prime-time cartoon.
- Full Name: Pebbles Wilma Flintstone-Rubble (as an adult)
- Parents: Fred Flintstone and Wilma Slaghoople Flintstone
- Grandparent: Pearl Slaghoople (maternal grandmother)
- First Appearance: February 22, 1963, in the episode "The Dress Rehearsal" (though her birth episode was "The Birth of Pebbles")
- Spouse: Bamm-Bamm Rubble (married in the 1993 TV movie I Yabba-Dabba-Do!)
- Children: Roxy Rubble (daughter) and Chip Rubble (son) (introduced in the 1995 TV movie Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby)
- Career (as an Adult): Advertising executive in Hollyrock (the Stone Age equivalent of Hollywood)
- Recent Portrayals: Voiced by Jessica DiCicco in Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs! (2020–2022) and slated to be voiced by Elizabeth Banks in the upcoming Bedrock series.
The Historic Birth and Early Life of Pebbles
Pebbles’ arrival in Bedrock was a cultural phenomenon that cemented The Flintstones’ place in television history. Her birth episode, "The Birth of Pebbles," aired in 1963 and was a major event for the show and the network.
A Groundbreaking Moment in Animation
Wilma Flintstone was one of the first animated characters to be explicitly shown as pregnant, leading up to a hospital birth—a narrative arc unprecedented for a prime-time animated series at the time. The anticipation for the baby was so high that sponsors were eager to be associated with the event, which was seen as a major ratings booster. The decision to introduce a child was a bold move that breathed new life into the third season of the show.
Her signature look—a simple, red-haired baby with a small bone tied into her hair—became instantly recognizable. Despite her young age, Pebbles often displayed a surprising level of strength, a trait that would later be perfectly matched by her best friend and eventual husband, Bamm-Bamm Rubble, the adopted son of Barney and Betty Rubble.
The Teenage Years: High School and Rock-and-Roll
Unlike many cartoon characters who remain perpetually young, Pebbles was allowed to grow up in several spin-off series and TV specials. During her teenage years, she was often portrayed as a typical high school student attending Bedrock High School. These specials showed her and Bamm-Bamm navigating the Stone Age equivalent of dating, school dances, and part-time jobs.
In the 1971 spin-off The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show, the two are shown as teenagers. Pebbles is often depicted as the more level-headed and resourceful one, frequently getting her boyfriend Bamm-Bamm, who possesses superhuman strength, out of comical predicaments. This series solidified their romantic relationship, setting the stage for their future together.
Pebbles' Adult Life: Career, Marriage, and Children
The life of Pebbles Flintstone as an adult is primarily documented in a series of made-for-television movies from the 1980s and 1990s, offering a complete picture of her Stone Age adult life.
A Career in Hollyrock Advertising
After graduating, Pebbles pursued a career that took her far from her parents’ home. She became an advertising executive in Hollyrock, the prehistoric version of Hollywood. This career choice highlights her intelligence and ambition, contrasting with her father Fred’s more blue-collar job at the quarry. Her work often brought her into contact with the glitz and glamour of the Stone Age entertainment industry, providing a new setting for the classic characters.
The Wedding of the Century: Marrying Bamm-Bamm Rubble
The romance between Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm culminated in the 1993 TV movie I Yabba-Dabba-Do! This film features the long-awaited wedding of the two childhood sweethearts. The special was a nostalgic event for fans, showing the entire gang—Fred, Wilma, Barney, and Betty—coming together to celebrate the union of their children. Following their marriage, the newly formed Rubble-Flintstone family moved to Hollyrock, where Pebbles continued her advertising career.
Their family expanded further with the birth of their own children, Roxy Rubble (daughter) and Chip Rubble (son), who were introduced in the 1995 special Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby. This completed the generational cycle, showing Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm as parents, much like their own famous parents before them.
The Latest Updates: Pebbles in the 2020s Reboots
To maintain relevance for new generations, the Flintstones franchise has seen several new iterations in the 2020s, with Pebbles at the center of the action. This is where the most current and fresh information on the character can be found.
Pebbles as a Preteen Adventurer in 'Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs!'
The animated series Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs!, which aired from 2020 to 2022, focuses on the preteen versions of Pebbles Flintstone and Bamm-Bamm Rubble. In this show, Pebbles is portrayed as a highly capable and adventurous young girl, often venturing into the dangerous and wild "Crags" outside of Bedrock with Bamm-Bamm and their pet dinosaur, Dino. This series reintroduces the character to a modern audience, emphasizing her curiosity and leadership skills while maintaining the core friendship dynamic with Bamm-Bamm.
The Highly Anticipated 'Bedrock' Adult Series
Perhaps the most significant and newest update is the development of Bedrock, an adult animated sequel series picked up by Fox. This show is set to feature a grown-up Pebbles, now in her twenties, navigating life in a Stone Age world that is beginning to enter the Bronze Age.
The series will star Elizabeth Banks as the voice of an adult Pebbles, who is reportedly trying to find her place in the changing world while her father, Fred, faces retirement. This new project promises to offer a unique, more mature perspective on the Flintstone legacy, focusing on Pebbles as the central protagonist and exploring generational shifts in the prehistoric town. The focus on an adult Pebbles, twenty years after the original series, represents the boldest step yet in the character's long and evolutionary timeline, securing her status as one of cartoon history's most enduring figures.
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