American actress Cailee Spaeny rose to prominence with her debut in the sci-fi movie Pacific Rim Uprising (2018). She then went on to star in the neo-noir feature Bad Times at the El Royale (2018), as well as the miniseries Devs (2020) and Mare of Easttown (2021).
Early Life
Cailee Spaeny was born on July 24, 1998, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She grew up in southern Missouri and comes from a large family of eight siblings. During her childhood, she was heavily involved in the Springfield Little Theatre and took part in numerous productions.
Furthermore, she attended acting, voice, and dance lessons every day of the week with the Springfield Little Theatre group. During the 2014-2015 season, she was cast as the main character, Dorothy, in a theatrical version of The Wizard of Oz.
Cailee Spaeny’s Career
Cailee Spaeny‘s acting career gained momentum in 2018 as she took on significant roles in a variety of films. This included Steven S. DeKnight’s sci-fi action flick Pacific Rim Uprising, where she starred alongside John Boyega and Scott Eastwood.
She also starred in Drew Goddard’s intense thriller Bad Times at the El Royale, and the biographical dramas On the Basis of Sex and Vice.
In 2020, she made her debut as part of the main cast in the FX miniseries Devs and also had a leading role in the film The Craft: Legacy.
The following year, she joined the cast of the HBO limited series Mare of Easttown, a murder mystery featuring Kate Winslet. In 2022, she took on the role of Anna Roosevelt Halsted in the series The First Lady.
In 2023, Cailee Spaeny played Priscilla Presley in Sofia Coppola’s biographical drama film, Priscilla, alongside Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley. She received the Volpi Cup for her portrayal of the character at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.
In 2024, Spaeny played the role of Jessie, a young war photographer, in the war drama Civil War. She also appeared as Rain Carradine, a space colonist, in the science fiction horror movie Alien: Romulus.
Up next for Cailee Spaeny is the third installment of the Knives Out series, a mystery film titled Wake Up Dead Man, scheduled for release on Netflix in 2025.
Net Worth
Cailee Spaeny’s net worth is believed to be around $2 million, which she has acquired through numerous profitable acting gigs. Along with her financial accomplishments, she is recognized for her tall stature, unconventional short hair, and strong emphasis on family values.
