Ella Hunt is a multi-talented artist from England, excelling in both acting and singing. She received a nomination for a Scottish BAFTA for her outstanding performance in the movie Anna and the Apocalypse (2017).
Her notable television appearances include playing Ellie Marsden in the ITV comedic drama Cold Feet (2016-2017) and portraying Sue Gilbert in the Apple TV+ show Dickinson (2019-2021).
Early Life & Education
Ella Hunt was born in London on 29 April 1998 to Louise Hunt, a sculptor, and David Grob, an art dealer. She spent her childhood on a farm in Parracombe, North Devon near Barnstaple, and has Swiss ancestry. She has two brothers, William and Arthur, and three half-siblings from her father’s previous marriage who are older than her.
At the age of 11, Hunt was spotted by an agent while performing in a school play at Millfield Preparatory School in Somerset. She then continued her education at Blundell’s School in Tiverton.
Ella Hunt’s Movies & TV Shows
Ella Hunt’s acting career started when she was a young girl and she appeared in various films such as Intruders (2011), Les Misérables (2012), and Robot Overlords (2014).
She then landed her first television role at the age of 18 in 2016, playing Ellie Marsden in the ITV series Cold Feet, where she starred alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones as her twin sister Olivia.
In 2018, Hunt played the role of Anna Shepherd in the film Anna and the Apocalypse. This performance garnered her a nomination for a Scottish BAFTA and her appearance in the film also earned the ensemble an award at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.
In addition, she was featured in the 2019 movie Summer Night and took on the lead role of Kat Malone in the 2020 film Kat and the Band. Additionally, Hunt was chosen to portray the character of Sue Gilbert in the 2019 period drama Dickinson, released on Apple TV+.
Ella Hunt debuted her first single, “Magpie,” in April 2020. She then released “Holding On” in November 2021, followed by the EP Triptych a month later. In 2022, Hunt’s professional theatre debut as Alice in the play Closer took place at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith, where she performed alongside Jack Farthing, Sam Troughton, and Nina Toussaint-White.
In the 2024 film Saturday Night, Hunt played the role of comedian Gilda Radner in a comedy thriller that was inspired by the very first broadcast of Saturday Night Live.
Relationship
At the moment, Ella Hunt is not in a relationship. She divides her time between Islington and Brooklyn Heights, New York. In March 2021, she publicly announced that she identifies as queer.
This was confirmed when Hunt and Dashtin expressed their love for each other on their social media accounts. Additionally, on March 9th, 2021, Hunt shared a lengthy message stating her attraction to women.
Net Worth
Based on several reports, Ella Hunt’s net worth is believed to be approximately $1 million. She earns a salary of $14K to $16K per episode and her primary source of income comes from her roles as a TV actress, singer, and model.
