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Maika Monroe
Monroe in 2016
Born
Dillon Monroe Buckley

(1993-05-29) May 29, 1993 (age 33)
Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2009–present
Partner(s)Joe Keery (2017–2022)
Dalton Gomez (2023–present)

Maika Monroe (born Dillon Monroe Buckley; May 29, 1993[1]) is an American actress. She had her breakthrough role in the indie horror It Follows (2014). She has featured in several other horror films, such as The Guest (2014), Villains (2019) and Longlegs (2024).

She also starred in the thrillers Greta (2018) and Watcher (2022). Aside from her horror and thriller roles Monroe appears in the action film Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), the neo-noir Hot Summer Nights (2017) and the action film God Is a Bullet (2023).

Early life and education

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Maika Monroe was born Dillon Monroe Buckley[2] on May 29, 1993, in Santa Barbara, California. Her mother was a sign language interpreter, and her father worked in construction.[3][4] She later changed her first name to Maika, by which she had already been known for most of her life.[2]

At age 17, Monroe left Santa Barbara and moved to Cabarete, Dominican Republic, to continue training in kiteboarding after spending the previous summer there. She completed her senior year of high school online.[5]

Career

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Acting

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Monroe made her acting debut with a small role on Eleventh Hour, a drama series. Three years later, she made her film debut in the 2012 drama At Any Price, playing Cadence Farrow. She relocated to Los Angeles for the film, and credits the part for encouraging her to continue acting.[6]

In 2013, she played a minor character in Sofia Coppola's crime film The Bling Ring. She next appeared in the drama film Labor Day as Mandy, a farm girl who romances with a young man and eventually becomes his wife and the mother of his child.[7] It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name, and it was released that same year.[8]

In 2014, Monroe achieved a career breakthrough with two films.[9] She played Anna Peterson in the psychological thriller film The Guest,[10][11] and headlined the horror film It Follows as Jamie "Jay" Height.[12] The latter premiered at the 67th Cannes Film Festival and established Monroe as a scream queen.[13] Writing for Entertainment Weekly, Chris Nashawaty said the film was "airtight" because of "Monroe’s moody teenage authenticity".[14] Both films garnered a cult following while It Follows ranks among the best horror films of the 2010s.[15][16]

In 2015, Monroe appeared in the Western film Echoes of War. In 2016, she starred in the invasion thriller film The 5th Wave, based on the novel of the same name.[17][18] Also that year, Monroe starred in the science fiction film Independence Day: Resurgence, the sequel to Independence Day (1996), playing former First Daughter Patricia Whitmore.[19]

In 2017, Monroe starred alongside Timothée Chalamet in the neo-noir coming-of-age film Hot Summer Nights as his girlfriend McKayla.[20] In 2019, Monroe played Sandra in drama film Honey Boy.[21] In 2020, Monroe portrayed Cindy Williams in the Canadian mystery thriller Flashback.[22]

In 2022, Monroe played Julia in Watcher, the psychological thriller feature directorial debut of Chloe Okuno.[23] In 2023, Monroe played Case in the film God Is a Bullet, an adaption of the 1999 novel of the same name.[24]

Monroe was cast as Lee Harker in the horror film Longlegs alongside Nicolas Cage.[25][26] Monroe said the role was "incredibly impactful for me. It also felt unique, and it was something I had never done. Lee is so incredibly different from who I am and how I move through life." On working with Cage, she said that "He's the best. He's such a genuine human."[27] The film was released in 2024 and became the highest grossing independent feature of that year.[28]

Monroe was confirmed to star in a sequel to It Follows titled They Follow, which will be distributed by Neon.[29]

In 2025, Monroe starred in the historical fantasy romance film, 100 Nights of Hero, directed by Julia Jackman, distributed by A24. The same year, she starred as Ava Bly in In Cold Light (2025).

In February 2026, she starred in Evil Has Always Had a Name, a live-action trailer and short film directed by Rich Lee and Franciska Friede to promote the video game Resident Evil Requiem.[30][31]

In March 2026, she starred in the film adaptation of Coleen Hoover's Reminders of Him.[32]

Other

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Monroe is also a professional kiteboarder, as of 2015.[33]

Personal life

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Monroe was in a relationship with actor Joe Keery from 2017 to 2022.[34] Since 2023, she has been dating real-estate agent Dalton Gomez.[35]

Filmography

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Film

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2012 At Any Price Cadence Farrow [36]
2013 The Bling Ring Beach Girl [36]
Labor Day Mandy Chambers [37]
2014 The Guest Anna Peterson [36]
It Follows Jamie "Jay" Height [38]
2015 Echoes of War Abigail Riley [39]
Burned Lila Short film [40]
2016 The 5th Wave Ringer [41]
Independence Day: Resurgence Patricia Whitmore [36]
2017 Hot Summer Nights McKayla Strawberry [41]
The Scent of Rain and Lightning Jody Linder [42]
Bokeh Jenai [43]
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House Joan Felt [44]
I'm Not Here Karen [45]
The Tribes of Palos Verdes Medina Mason [41]
2018 After Everything Mia [46]
Tau Julia Also executive producer [36]
Greta Erica Penn [47]
2019 Honey Boy Sandra [48]
Villains Jules [49]
How To Be Alone Lucy Short film [50]
2020 Brothers by Blood Grace [51]
Flashback Cindy Williams [52]
2022 Watcher Julia [53]
Significant Other Ruth Miller Also executive producer [54]
2023 God Is a Bullet Case Hardin [55]
2024 Longlegs Agent Lee Harker [56]
2025 In Cold Light Ava Bly [57]
100 Nights of Hero Cherry [58]
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Polly Murphy / Rebecca [59]
2026 Reminders of Him Kenna Rowan [60]
Victorian Psycho Winifred Notty [61]
Place to Be † Heidi Post-production [62]
TBA Vegas: A Love Story † Dillon [63]
They Follow † Jay Height  Filming [64]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Refs.
2009 Eleventh Hour Maya Wynne Episode: "Medea" [65]
2013 Flying Monkeys Joan Television film [65]
2020 The Stranger Clare Main role (14 episodes) [66]
JJ Villard's Fairy Tales Snow White (voice) Episode: "Snow White" [65]

Music videos

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Year Artist Song Title Role Refs.
2012 Butch Walker and the Black Widows Synthesizers 70s Girl 1 [citation needed]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Refs.
2015 Home Media Magazine Awards Best Scream Queen It Follows Won
Hamptons International Film Festival Breakthrough Performer Won
Fright Meter Awards Best Actress In A Leading Role Nominated [67]
2016 iHorror Awards Best Female Performance In A Horror Film Nominated
Empire Awards Best Female Newcomer Nominated [68]
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Best Actress Won [69]
CinemaCon Awards Best Ensemble of the Universe Independence Day: Resurgence Won [70]
FilmQuest Awards Best Supporting Actress – Short Burned Nominated [71]
Portsmouth International Film Festival Best Supporting Performance in a Short Nominated [72]
2017 Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival Best Lead Actress The Scent of Rain and Lightning Won [73][74]
2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Best Actress Watcher Nominated [75]
2025 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Best Lead Performance Longlegs Nominated

References

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  1. ↑ "Famous birthdays for May 29: Danny Elfman, Maika Monroe". UPI. Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Tinkham, Chris (March 13, 2015). "Maika Monroe". Archived from the original on September 29, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  3. ↑ Brady, Tara (February 27, 2015). "Maika Monroe: from world-class kiteboarder to accidental movie star". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on June 16, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  4. ↑ Dinaberg, Leslie (February 6, 2016). "Noozhawk Talks: Maika Monroe Making the Most of Her Three-Part Harmony". Archived from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  5. ↑ "PROFILED: Maika Monroe Buckley". The Kiteboarder. August 22, 2011. Archived from the original on July 27, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
  6. ↑ DeVore, Britta (July 21, 2024). "This Zac Efron Movie Changed the Game for Maika Monroe". Collider. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  7. ↑ Eames, Tom (April 4, 2012). "Maika Monroe, Tom Lipinski join Kate Winslet in 'Labour Day'". digitalspy.co.uk. Archived from the original on April 6, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  8. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (April 3, 2012). "Monroe working on 'Labor Day'". variety.com. Archived from the original on November 3, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  9. ↑ McCluskey, Megan (July 10, 2024). "Maika Monroe on Her Obsession With 'Longlegs' Sinister World". TIME. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  10. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (June 26, 2013). "Rising Star Maika Monroe Joins 'Downton Abbey's' Dan Stevens in 'The Guest'". thewrap.com. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  11. ↑ Gomez, Adrian (July 17, 2013). "'Downton Abbey' star filming thriller in N.M." Albuquerque Journal. Archived from the original on August 22, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
  12. ↑ Miska, Brad (December 17, 2014). "Official Teaser For 'It Follows,' Potentially the Scariest Movie of 2015!". Fangoria. Archived from the original on December 17, 2014. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  13. ↑ Kim, Kristen Yoonsoo (March 17, 2014). "Maika Monroe, of The Guest and It Follows, is horror's new Scream Queen". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on October 30, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
  14. ↑ Nashawaty, Chris (March 12, 2015). "'It Follows': EW review". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  15. ↑ Miska, Gi (December 17, 2014). "'It Follows; Maika Monroe, who is becoming a legit Scream Queen". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on March 23, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Best 2010s Horror Movies". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  17. ↑ Ge, Linda (August 11, 2014). "Maika Monroe Joins Chloë Moretz, Nick Robinson in 'The 5th Wave'". thewrap.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
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  19. ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (June 23, 2016). "Hollywood's Next Big Thing: 'Independence Day' Actress Maika Monroe Goes From Pro Kiteboarder to Breakout Star". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 26, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  20. ↑ Sundel, Jenny (March 20, 2017). "Timothée Chalamet, Maika Monroe Lead 'Hot Summer Nights' at SXSW 2017". WWD. Archived from the original on March 20, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  21. ↑ Kit, Borys (May 24, 2018). "Maika Monroe Joins Shia LaBeouf's 'Honey Boy'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 7, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  22. ↑ Ramella, Brynne (April 15, 2021). "'Flashback' Trailer: Horrific Visions Of A Missing Maika Monroe Haunt Dylan O'Brien". theplaylist.net. Archived from the original on April 15, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  23. ↑ Kiang, Jessica (January 22, 2022). "'Watcher' Review: Maika Monroe Makes a Fine Modern Everywoman in an Eerie Throwback Thriller". Variety. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  24. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (April 20, 2023). "'God Is A Bullet', Starring Maika Monroe, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau & Jamie Foxx, Lines Up US Theatrical Release In June". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 22, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  25. ↑ Lattanzio, Ryan (February 2, 2024). "'Longlegs' Teaser: Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe Star in Neon's Mysterious Serial Killer Horror Movie". IndieWire. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  26. ↑ Bria, Bill (February 2, 2024). "Nicolas Cage And Maika Monroe Star In The Creepy Trailer For The Occult Horror Film Longlegs". SlashFilm. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  27. ↑ "'I Would Love to Play the Villain': Maika Monroe Complicates the Scream Queen Narrative With Longlegs". www.culturedmag.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  28. ↑ Saperstein, Pat (August 16, 2024). "'Longlegs' Crosses $100 Million at Box Office to Become 2024's Highest-Grossing Indie Film". Variety. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  29. ↑ Lang, Brent (October 30, 2023). "'It Follows' Sequel Revealed: Maika Monroe and Director David Robert Mitchell Reunite for 'They Follow'". Variety. Archived from the original on October 30, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  30. ↑ "Trailer Director – Resident Evil Requiem – Evil Has Always Had A Name". Franciska Friede.com. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  31. ↑ Romano, Nick (February 2, 2026). "Maika Monroe returns to horror roots in 'Resident Evil Requiem' live-action trailer". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  32. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 14, 2026). "'Hoppers' Still Has Teeth With $30M Second Weekend, 'Reminders Of Him' Overperforming With $19M+ — Saturday Box Office Update". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 13, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  33. ↑ Hoppes, Lynn. "Maika Monroe balances acting with kiteboarding". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on July 4, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  34. ↑ "Joe Keery and Maika Monroe's Relationship Timeline". People. Archived from the original on December 27, 2011. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  35. ↑ "Are 'Stranger Things' Actor Joe Keery and Maika Monroe Still Together? Relationship Details, Update". J-14. April 24, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  36. 1 2 3 4 5 Siegel, Tatiana (June 23, 2016). "Hollywood's Next Big Thing: 'Independence Day' Actress Maika Monroe Goes From Pro Kiteboarder to Breakout Star". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
  37. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (April 3, 2012). "Monroe working on 'Labor Day'". Variety. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
  38. ↑ Rooney, David (May 17, 2014). "'It Follows': Film Review Cannes 2014". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  39. ↑ THR STAFF (May 16, 2015). "'Echoes of War': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  40. ↑ "BURNED 2015" (PDF). NewFilmmakers Los Angeles. August 5, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  41. 1 2 3 Sun, Rebecca (March 17, 2017). "Maika Monroe Signs With Management 360". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  42. ↑ Lincoln, Ross A. (July 23, 2015). "'The Scent Of Rain And Lightning' Adds Maggie Grace, Brad Carter, Maika Monroe". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  43. ↑ Harvey, Dennis (April 24, 2017). "Film Review: 'Bokeh'". Variety. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  44. ↑ Kroll, Justin (December 20, 2015). "'It Follows' Star Maika Monroe Joins Liam Neeson in 'Felt' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  45. ↑ "Julianne Moore Channels 'Gloria Bell'; J.K. Simmons Leads 'I'm Not Here': Specialty Preview". Deadline Hollywood. March 8, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  46. ↑ Ford, Rebecca (March 23, 2017). "Maika Monroe, Jeremy Allen White to Star in 'Shotgun'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  47. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (August 1, 2017). "Maika Monroe Set For Neil Jordan's 'The Widow'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  48. ↑ Kit, Borys (May 24, 2018). "Maika Monroe Joins Shia LaBeouf's 'Honey Boy'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 25, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  49. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (March 8, 2018). "Bill Skarsgård & Maika Monroe To Star In Darkly Comedic Thriller 'Villains' From Black List Script". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  50. ↑ Erbland, Kate (March 14, 2019). "'How to Be Alone': Maika Monroe Stars in Clever SXSW Midnight Short Film From 'Stranger Things' Writer". IndieWire. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  51. ↑ "The Sound of Philadelphia". XtraZ (in Dutch). January 31, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  52. ↑ Leo Barraclough (May 4, 2018). "'Maze Runner' Star Dylan O'Brien Joins 'Education of Fredrick Fitzell'". Variety. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  53. ↑ Grater, Tom (March 16, 2021). "Maika Monroe, Karl Glusman & Burn Gorman Starring In Thriller 'Watcher'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
  54. ↑ Kroll, Justin (September 2, 2021). "White Lotus Star Jake Lacy And Maika Monroe To Star in Paramount Players' Significant Other". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  55. ↑ White, James (March 18, 2021). "Jamie Foxx, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau And Maika Monroe Among The Cast For Action Thriller God Is A Bullet". Empire. Archived from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  56. ↑ Ravindran, Manori (February 6, 2023). "Nicolas Cage Horror 'Longlegs' Casts 'It Follows' Star Maika Monroe, Black Bear International to Launch Sales at EFM (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  57. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (May 17, 2023). "Maika Monroe & Troy Kotsur To Lead Crime Thriller 'In Cold Light', Marking The Latter's First Movie Since Memorable Oscar Win For 'CODA' — Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  58. ↑ Grobar, Matt (September 12, 2024). "Emma Corrin & Maika Monroe To Topline Julia Jackman's 100 Nights Of Hero; Charli xcx Also Set". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  59. ↑ Grobar, Matt; Kroll, Justin (September 26, 2024). "Maika Monroe To Star In New 'Hand That Rocks The Cradle' Movie At 20th Century". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  60. ↑ Kroll, Justin (March 18, 2025). "Maika Monroe To Star In Universal's Adaptation Of Colleen Hoover's 'Reminders Of Him'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
  61. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (May 15, 2025). "'Longlegs' Star Maika Monroe Joins Horror 'Victorian Psycho' Ahead Of Summer Shoot; Project In Talks With New U.S. Buyers After Previous A24 Exit — Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  62. ↑ Maika Monroe, Brandon Sklenar, Paul Dano, Michael Shannon & Judy Greer Set For Romantic Thriller 'Vegas: A Love Story' From Ramin Bahrani
  63. ↑ Grobar, Matt (January 20, 2026). "Maika Monroe, Brandon Sklenar, Paul Dano, Michael Shannon & Judy Greer Set For Romantic Thriller 'Vegas: A Love Story' From Ramin Bahrani". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  64. ↑ Neon's 'They Follow' Adds Jackie Earle Haley, Justine Lupe, Michael Gandolfini, Melora Walters & 6 More To Cast
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