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Willa FitzgeraldAmerican actress
Date of Birth: 17.01.1991
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Willa Fitzgerald: A Promising Star in Hollywood
- Acting Career
- Personal Life
- Recent Projects and Future Endeavors
Willa Fitzgerald: A Promising Star in Hollywood
Early Life and EducationWilla Fitzgerald was born on January 17, 1991, in Nashville, Tennessee. The future actress attended a private all-girls preparatory school in her hometown before matriculating at Yale University in 2009. In 2013, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama and Theater Studies, all while simultaneously pursuing an acting career.
Acting Career
Fitzgerald's film debut came in 2007 with a minor role in the family-friendly movie "For Love of a Dog." Her breakout role came in 2014 as Grace Fairchild in the television series "Gotham." She has since appeared in notable series such as "Scream," "Little Women," and "House of Cards."
In 2017, Fitzgerald starred in the indie drama " Freak Show" and the critically acclaimed adaptation of Donna Tartt's novel "The Goldfinch." Despite the star-studded cast, the latter film flopped at the box office, though Fitzgerald's performance was lauded as convincing.
2022 marked two significant premieres for Fitzgerald. In the thriller "The Wrath of Man," she played Ruby Rad, the fiancée of Jack Huston's character. She also joined the cast of the television series "Reacher," portraying Roscoe Conklin alongside Alan Ritchson, who bulked up 33 pounds for the role.
Personal Life
Little is known about Fitzgerald's personal life. She stands at 5'5" (165 cm) and enjoys running and snowboarding. The actress shares her home with two ginger dogs: a Chihuahua named Goose and a Jack Russell Terrier named Duck.
Recent Projects and Future Endeavors
2023 has been a busy year for Fitzgerald. She reprised her role in the second season of "Reacher" and heaped praise on her co-star, Ritchson, for his acting skills and camaraderie.
On October 12, 2023, the miniseries "The Fall of the House of Usher" premiered on Netflix, featuring Fitzgerald as the young Madeline Usher. The older version of Roderick Usher's sister in Edgar Allan Poe's story adaptation was portrayed by Mary McDonnell.
Fitzgerald also starred in the action thriller "Causeway" with Mel Gibson, which premiered in October 2023. In the same month, she appeared in Ethan Hawke's drama "Wildcat," which explores the life of writer Flannery O'Connor.
