Oona Laurence is a talented American actress born on August 1, 2002, who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. She is particularly famous for originating the role of Matilda Wormwood in the Broadway production of Matilda, alongside Bailey Ryon, Milly Shapiro, and Sophia Gennusa.
Laurence's journey in the industry began with appearances in regional theatre productions and minor roles in short films and television episodes. Her big break came in 2012 when she auditioned for the new musical Matilda on Broadway. She landed the coveted role of Matilda, performing in the show from March 4 to December 15, 2013.
Following her success in Matilda, Laurence transitioned to film acting, appearing in a range of projects including Tumorhead, A Little Game, The Grief of Others, I Smile Back, Damsel, Lamb, and Southpaw. In these films, she portrayed the daughter of notable actors such as Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams.
Laurence has also made appearances on television, featuring in popular shows like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Orange Is the New Black. In 2015, she co-starred alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams in Antoine Fuqua's Southpaw. The following year, she appeared in the film Pete's Dragon as Natalie and portrayed Jane Mitchell, the daughter of Mila Kunis' character Amy Mitchell, in the comedy Bad Moms.
In 2017, Laurence co-starred in Sofia Coppola's The Beguiled alongside Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, and Elle Fanning. She has also lent her voice to the Cartoon Network series Summer Camp Island, playing the role of Hedgehog and additional characters, as well as performing the show's theme song.
Laurence resides in New York City and is part of a family of actresses, with two younger sisters, Aimee and Jetè, who are also pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
