While Ava’s age isn’t stated in the series or Robyn Carr’s Virgin River books,
we can expect her to be around 25 years old. She is portrayed by Libby Osler and is one of Lilly Anderson’s daughters.
First appearing in Season 5 Part 1, Tara introduces Ava to Mel, and it’s revealed that she’s the “oldest sister.” She’s a city girl,
visiting Virgin River from her home in Portland to help look after baby Chloe following Lilly’s death. Although Tara actor Stacey Farber is 36 years old in real life, it’s believed her character is in her 20s, which would make sense given their mom is around the mid-forties mark. As said by one Redditor: “From my understanding, she [Tara] finished college or at least went to college in SF. So I am guessing what, 22?”
“Definitely in her 20s,” replied another, while a third added, “She wouldn’t have been able to be Chloe’s guardian if she were a teenager.” So, with Ava being the older sister, we can expect her to be around 24-25 years old.
Libby Osler, meanwhile, is 28 years old in real life. Her character was nowhere to be seen in Season 5 Part 2, something that left the fans confused – but she might make her return in the next chapter.
One Redditor wrote: “She was staying in VR until the sisters found a buyer for the farm. The sale obviously was made with Jack and Mel, as Brady mentions he’s helping Jack build a new home for free. Ava was originally living in Portland so she probably went back. I think it would be cool if Tara, Chloe, and Ava return to the farm when Jack and Mel finally get married there.”Virgin River Season 5 is available to stream on Netflix now, and you can check out our other coverage below:
