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Quvenzhané Wallis
August 28, 2003
Houma, Louisiana, US
23 Years Old
Virgo
Who Is Quvenzhané Wallis?
Quvenzhané Wallis is an American actress and author, celebrated for her natural talent and powerful screen presence. Her performances often bring a striking depth to young characters.
She first gained widespread attention with her role as Hushpuppy in the 2012 film Beasts of the Southern Wild, earning an Academy Award nomination. This historic nod made her the youngest Best Actress nominee ever, solidifying her as a groundbreaking talent.
Early Life and Education
Growing up in Houma, Louisiana, Quvenzhané Wallis was the youngest of four children to her parents, Qulyndreia Wallis, a teacher, and Venjie Wallis Sr., a truck driver. Her unique name combines syllables from her parents' first names and a Swahili word for "fairy."
Even before formal acting training, Wallis displayed a vivid imagination and an outspoken personality, often pretending to be a teacher with her family as students. Her parents initially claimed she was six to allow her to audition for Beasts of the Southern Wild, where she remarkably beat out 4,000 other children for the lead role.
Notable Relationships
Quvenzhané Wallis has kept her personal life out of the public spotlight. Details regarding her romantic relationships are not publicly known or confirmed.
The young actress has no children and has focused her public attention on her acting career and literary endeavors.
Career Highlights
Quvenzhané Wallis's career took flight with her breakthrough performance in the 2012 indie film Beasts of the Southern Wild. Her portrayal of Hushpuppy garnered critical acclaim, leading to an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. At nine years old, she became the youngest nominee in that category.
She further expanded her acting range by starring as the titular character in the 2014 remake of the musical Annie, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Wallis also appeared in the Oscar-winning film 12 Years a Slave.
Beyond acting, Wallis became the first child celebrity to be the face of a luxury brand with Armani Junior in 2014. She has also ventured into authorship, publishing a series of children's books, including Shai & Emmie Star in Break an Egg!
Signature Quote
“If you are a five-year-old, you just go ahead and try something. You do not think about it. You are just a little kid.”