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Samara Weaving (born 23 February 1992) is an Australian actress and model. She gained attention for her work in Australian television, appearing on the series Out of the Blue (2008) and receiving an AACTA Award nomination for playing Indi Walker on the soap opera Home and Away (2009–2013). She appeared in a recurring role in the first season of the series Ash vs Evil Dead (2015).

Key Information

Weaving starred in the horror films Mayhem and The Babysitter, and received ensemble awards for the drama film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (all 2017). She gained wide recognition for leading the dark comedy horror film Ready or Not (2019), which established her as a scream queen and leading actress. She also starred in the sci-fi film Bill & Ted Face the Music, the horror comedy film The Babysitter: Killer Queen (both 2020), the slasher film Scream VI (2023), the action horror film Azrael (2024), and the thriller film Borderline (2025).

Early life

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Weaving was born in Adelaide on 23 February 1992,[2] the daughter of an English father, Simon Weaving, and Maltese mother, Helena Bezzina.[3] She grew up in Singapore, Fiji, Australia, and Indonesia.[4] Her father is a filmmaker and lecturer at the University of Newcastle in Newcastle, New South Wales,[5] as well as the artistic director of the Canberra International Film Festival. Her mother is an art therapist who teaches museum studies at the University of Newcastle.[5] Her younger sister, Morgan, is also an actress; their uncle is actor Hugo Weaving.[4][6]

Weaving and her family moved to Canberra in 2005, and she attended Canberra Girls Grammar School.[7] She became vice drama captain and appeared in various school and theatre productions.[7]

Career

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Weaving at the AACTA Awards in 2012

Weaving made her screen debut in 2008, being cast as Kirsten Mulroney in the Australian soap opera Out of the Blue when she was 16.[8] The series was well received, but it was not commissioned for a second season.[9] She then relocated from Canberra to Sydney to play Indigo "Indi" Walker in the Australian soap opera Home and Away.[7] While initially cast in a recurring capacity, she was later brought into the main cast, playing the character from 2009 to 2013.[9][10] Weaving described the experience as difficult, comparing it to a "machine".[11] She was nominated for Best Female Performance at the AACTA Awards in 2012.[12][13]

Weaving began modelling for Australian underwear brand Bonds in 2012.[14] In 2013, Weaving appeared in the crime film Mystery Road, alongside her uncle Hugo.[15][16] She played the recurring role of Heather in the comedy horror series Ash vs Evil Dead in 2015,[17] earning attention after a picture of her in a make-up test was used in a hoax.[18][19] Also in 2015, she appeared in the comedy web series Squirrel Boys.[20][21] The following year, she appeared in the action comedy Monster Trucks as Brianne. She was cast in the film during her first trip to Los Angeles in 2014.[22][23]

In 2017, Weaving starred in the action comedy-thriller Mayhem, which saw her co-star with Steven Yeun and playing the role of Melanie Cross.[24][25][26] Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com compared her to Margot Robbie and called her "captivating and a little scary at the same time".[27] She also played the girlfriend of John Hawkes in the film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, for which she was nominated for numerous awards with the acting ensemble,[28] and the title character in the comedy-horror film The Babysitter. She also appeared in the music video for Charlie Puth's song "Attention".[29][30]

From 2017 to 2019, she played Nelson Rose in the Showtime series SMILF.[28] In December 2018, it was announced that Weaving was leaving the show after the second season.[31] Weaving asked to be released from her contract after making a complaint about having to perform a nude sex scene. Daniel Holloway of Variety reported that Weaving felt uncomfortable with the behaviour of show creator and co-star Frankie Shaw during a similar sex scene in the first season, leading to an investigation of alleged misconduct by Shaw, which found that there was no wrongdoing on Shaw's part.[31] Also in 2018, Weaving appeared in the Picnic at Hanging Rock miniseries as one of three students who disappear during a school trip to the titular Hanging Rock.[32]

Weaving next starred as Grace in the 2019 comedy-horror film Ready or Not, which was her first leading role in a theatrical American film.[33] The film marks her first collaboration with directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who described her as "just one of those people that we’ll be friends with forever. She’s one of our favorites."[34] The film and her performance received positive reviews[35] and helped to establish her as a scream queen.[36][37][38] Jeannette Catsoulis of The New York Times called her "fantastic" and wrote that she "gives heart to this efficiently blood-drenched harpooning of soul-sucking greed and inbred family values."[39] Simran Hans of The Guardian believed that her performance would earn a cult following.[40] Also in 2019, she starred in the action comedy Guns Akimbo.[41]

Weaving at the State Theatre in 2023, greeting fans at the premiere of Babylon

In 2020, Weaving headlined the drama thriller Last Moment of Clarity,[42] reprised her titular role in The Babysitter: Killer Queen,[43] and appeared in the science-fiction comedy Bill & Ted Face the Music.[44] The next year, she played Scarlett in the G.I. Joe spinoff Snake Eyes,[45] and Jessica in the Hulu drama series Nine Perfect Strangers, which is based on the novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty.[46][47] Also in 2021, she was cast in the action comedy film Boy Kills World, but exited the project due to scheduling conflicts and was replaced by Jessica Rothe.[48][49]

In 2022, Weaving starred alongside Eugenio Derbez in the 2022 romantic comedy The Valet, which is a remake of the 2006 French film of the same name.[50] Also in 2022, she played Constance Moore in Damien Chazelle's polarizing[51] period drama film Babylon and Marie-Josephine de Montalembert in the biographical film Chevalier.[52][53] That same year, she joined the cast of Scream VI.[54] Her second film with Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett, it was released theatrically in March 2023 and became the highest-grossing film of its franchise.[55]

Weaving was announced in 2022 to lead the action horror film Azrael as the titular character.[56][57] It premiered at South by Southwest in March 2024, and was released in theatres and on Shudder in September 2024.[58][59] Also in 2024, she had a voice role in the Australian film 200% Wolf.[60]

Weaving is set to star in and executive produce the Netflix pilot Little Sky.[61] She was also cast in Jimmy Warden's comedy-thriller Borderline,[62] Adam Leon's biopic Liz,[63] and an unnamed limited television series based on the Holly Madison memoir Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny.[64] She will also reprise the role of Grace in Ready or Not 2,[65] and star in the Netflix horror-comedy Over Your Dead Body, which is an English-language remake of the Norwegian thriller I Onde Dager.[66]

Personal life

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Weaving has been in a relationship with writer Jimmy Warden since meeting him on the set of The Babysitter.[67] They announced their engagement on 10 March 2019[68] and married that same year.[1][69]

On December 16, 2025, Weaving and her husband, Jimmy Warden, announced they were expecting their first baby.[70]

Filmography

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Film

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Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Sprung Fran Short film
Steps Herself Short film; also director and writer
2013 Mystery Road Peggy
2014 Growing Young Minks Short film
Flex Off 2014 Herself Documentary
2015 He Who Has It All Serena Short film
2016 Bad Girl Chloe Buchanan / Jessica Cooper
Monster Trucks Brianne
2017 Mayhem Melanie Cross
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Penelope
The Babysitter Bee
2019 Ready or Not Grace Le Domas (née Maccaullay)
Guns Akimbo Nix Degraves
2020 100% Wolf Batty Voice role
Last Moment of Clarity Georgia Outerbridge / Lauren Clerk
Bill & Ted Face the Music Thea Preston
The Babysitter: Killer Queen Bee
2021 Snake Eyes Shana O'Hara / Scarlett
2022 The Valet Olivia Allan
Chevalier Marie-Josephine de Montalembert
Babylon Constance Moore
2023 Scream VI Laura Crane
La Snob Marguerite de La Rocque Short film
2024 Azrael Azrael
200% Wolf Batty Voice role
2025 Borderline Sofia
Eenie Meanie Edie / Eenie Meanie
Carolina Caroline Caroline
2026 Ready or Not 2: Here I Come † Grace Maccaullay Completed; also executive producer[71]
Over Your Dead Body † TBA Post-production

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2008 Out of the Blue Kirsten Mulroney Main role
2009–2013 Home and Away Indi Walker Main role
2011 1st AACTA Awards Herself / Presenter Television special
2015 Squirrel Boys Kelly Web series
2015–2016 Ash vs Evil Dead Heather Recurring role
2017–2019 SMILF Nelson Rose Main role
2018 Picnic at Hanging Rock Irma Leopold Main role
2020 Hollywood Claire Wood Main role
2021 Nine Perfect Strangers Jessica Chandler Main role, season 1
TBA Little Sky † Penelope Paul Porter Main role, also executive producer[61]

Music video

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Awards and nominations

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Awards and nominations received by Samara Weaving
Association Year[a] Category Work Result Ref.
AACTA Awards 2011 Best Female Performance Home and Away Nominated [12]
Critics' Choice Awards 2018 Best Acting Ensemble Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Won [73]
Detroit Film Critics Society 2017 Best Ensemble Nominated [74]
Equity Ensemble Awards 2013 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Home and Away Nominated [75]
2014 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Nominated [76]
2019 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a TV Movie or Miniseries Picnic at Hanging Rock Nominated [77]
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2020 Best Actress Ready or Not Nominated [78]
Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards 2017 Best Actress Bad Girl Nominated [79]
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards 2017 Best Cast Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Won [80]
2022 Best Cast Babylon Runner-up [81]
Fright Meter Awards 2019 Best Actress in a Leading Role Ready or Not Won [82]
Georgia Film Critics Association Awards 2018 Best Ensemble Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Won [83]
Golden Schmoes Awards 2019 Best T&A of the Year Ready or Not Nominated [84]
HNiD Awards 2020 Best Actress Nominated [85]
IGN Summer Movie Awards 2019 Best Lead Performer in a Movie Nominated [86]
Online Film Critics Society Awards 2017 Best Ensemble Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Won [87]
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards 2017 Best Performance by an Ensemble Nominated [88]
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2018 Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Won [89]
Seattle Film Critics Society Awards 2018 Best Ensemble Cast Nominated [90]
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Awards 2017 Best Ensemble Won [91]

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Samara Weaving (born 23 February 1992) is an Australian actress and model recognized for her versatile performances in horror, thriller, and action genres, including lead roles in films such as Ready or Not (2019) and The Babysitter (2017). Born in , , she is the daughter of filmmaker Simon Weaving and art therapist Helena Bezzina, with an English father and Maltese mother, and she is the niece of acclaimed actor . Her family relocated frequently during her childhood, moving from to when she was two years old, then to and , before the family settled in , , in 2005 (at age 13), where she attended Canberra Girls and developed an interest in acting through school productions. Weaving began her professional acting career in 2008 at age 16, debuting as Kirsten Mulroney in the Australian soap opera Out of the Blue on Network Ten. She gained early prominence in her home country with a recurring role as the rebellious Indya Doone on the long-running soap from 2010 to 2013, which earned her a nomination for Most Popular New Female Talent at the 2012 . Following her television success, she appeared in Australian films like Mystery Road (2013) opposite her uncle and Spewing (2014), while also pursuing modeling in . In 2015, Weaving relocated to to advance her career, initially supporting herself through modeling before transitioning to American television and film. Her international breakthrough came with a series of genre roles in the late , starting with Bee in Netflix's horror The Babysitter (2017), followed by a small but memorable part as Penelope in Martin McDonagh's (2017) and the lead in the action thriller Mayhem (2017). Weaving's star-making turn as bride Grace Le Domas in the critically acclaimed horror film Ready or Not (2019) established her as a "," with the movie grossing $57.6 million worldwide and earning praise for her comedic timing and resilience under pressure. She continued building her profile with roles like Nix in (2019), Thea in (2020), and Scarlett in the action film Snake Eyes (2021), alongside television appearances in SMILF (2017–2019) and (2021). More recently, Weaving has starred in (2023), the biographical drama Chevalier (2023) as Marie-Josephine, and the thriller Borderline (2025), which became a streaming hit on . As of 2025, she is set to reprise her role in Ready or Not 2 and appears in upcoming projects like Over Your Dead Body opposite and the romance Carolina Caroline.

Early Life

Family Background

Samara Weaving was born on February 23, 1992, in , , . Her father, Simon Weaving, is an English-born filmmaker, academic, and professor of film at the University of Newcastle in . Her mother, Helena Bezzina, is of Maltese descent and works as an art therapist and museum studies teacher, also at the University of Newcastle. Weaving has a younger sister, Morgan Weaving, born on July 27, 1994, who is also an actress known for roles in Australian television series such as Puberty Blues and Home and Away. Weaving's extended family includes her uncle, the acclaimed actor , who is her father's brother and renowned for portraying in trilogy and in series. The family's artistic inclinations provided early exposure to the creative arts; her father's work in introduced her to cinema from a young age through home viewings of classic films, while her mother's expertise in art curation and therapy fostered an appreciation for visual and expressive mediums. Hugo Weaving's successful career further exemplified the possibilities within the industry, though Weaving has noted that her path to acting was independently motivated rather than directly guided by familial connections.

Childhood and Relocation

Samara Weaving was born on 23 February 1992 in , , to a family that frequently relocated due to her father's career as a and her mother's academic pursuits in Peranakan . From a young age, she experienced a nomadic childhood across and beyond, living in shortly after birth, followed by stints in and , where her family moved every two years during the . These international shifts exposed her to diverse cultures, languages, and environments, fostering a sense of adaptability that she later credited for enhancing her social skills and comfort in new settings. At around age five, while living in , Weaving enrolled in a class to overcome her shyness, an experience that allowed her to feel "free" on stage and ignited an early interest in amid the multicultural backdrop of her surroundings. The family's travels continued, including a brief six-month stay in when she was 13, during which limited access to —mostly Italian channels—led her to seek out films on and in cinemas. During this stay, she and her family traveled to to watch an English-language version of in a cinema, evoking a "spiritual experience" that sparked her passion for cinema and a desire to participate in . In 2005, at age 13, Weaving and her family returned to after years abroad, settling in , where the stable environment allowed her to further explore her burgeoning interests shaped by a global upbringing. This peripatetic lifestyle not only broadened her worldview but also cultivated a resilient perspective, influencing her approach to personal and professional challenges through exposure to varied cultural influences during her formative years.

Education

In 2005, following her family's relocation to , Samara Weaving enrolled at Canberra Girls Grammar School, an all-girls independent school where she completed her . During her time there, Weaving developed a strong interest in , serving as vice drama captain and actively participating in school plays and theater productions, which helped nurture her passion for acting. Weaving graduated from Canberra Girls Grammar School in 2009. Rather than pursuing higher education at , she opted to focus on building an acting career, drawing directly from her high school experiences in drama. Alongside her schooling, Weaving engaged in early modeling pursuits, taking on local gigs in Canberra to explore creative opportunities beyond theater.

Career

Australian Television Beginnings

Weaving began her professional acting career at the age of 16 with a recurring role as Kirsten Mulroney in the Australian Out of the Blue (2008), appearing in 48 episodes of the co-production. The series, set in a coastal community and focusing on interconnected family dramas, aired on Network Ten in and marked her first significant on-screen exposure in the domestic television landscape. This debut role helped establish her presence in the industry, showcasing her ability to handle ensemble dynamics in a fast-paced soap format. Weaving's breakthrough arrived shortly after with her portrayal of Indigo "Indi" Walker in the long-running soap opera (2009–2013), where she appeared in over 300 episodes. Introduced as a rebellious teenager navigating family secrets and relationships in the fictional town of , her character evolved through complex storylines, including a teen pregnancy arc that explored themes of responsibility and personal growth. The role earned her widespread recognition in , solidifying her status as a rising talent in television and leading to an AACTA Award nomination for Best Female Performance in a Television Drama in 2011. Parallel to her acting pursuits, Weaving developed an early modeling career, signing with Sydney-based agencies and later featuring in campaigns for brands like Bonds starting in 2012. This dual path allowed her to build a multifaceted profile in the Australian entertainment scene while balancing her burgeoning television commitments.

Hollywood Transition and Breakthrough

After departing from her role on the Australian Home and Away in 2013, Weaving relocated to at the age of 21 to pursue opportunities in Hollywood, a move fueled by youthful naivety that she later credited for helping her persevere. Her Australian television experience had begun opening doors in the U.S., but the transition proved challenging, with Weaving facing extensive audition processes and no guaranteed path to success, often preparing rigorously for sessions that lasted mere minutes. She described the early years as demanding, auditioning "for everything under the sun" while building her network through a drama coach and supportive management team. Weaving's film breakthrough came in 2017, where she portrayed Penelope, the young girlfriend of an abusive ex-husband, in Martin McDonagh's critically acclaimed drama . Her performance contributed to the ensemble cast's recognition, including a Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. That same year, Weaving took on her first leading film role as Melanie Cross, a vengeful client infected by a rage virus, in the action-horror-comedy Mayhem, where she demonstrated her versatility in high-energy fight sequences and dark humor alongside . The film highlighted her ability to blend intensity with wit in a confined office setting turned chaotic battlefield. She followed this with a standout antagonistic turn as Bee, the charismatic leader of a satanic babysitter , in McG's horror-comedy The Babysitter, further showcasing her command of genre tropes and . Weaving's status as an emerging talent solidified with her lead role as Grace Le Domas, a bride hunted by her in-laws in a deadly game, in the 2019 horror-comedy Ready or Not, directed by and . The film became a , grossing $28.7 million domestically against a $6 million budget, praised for its sharp satire and Weaving's blend of vulnerability and ferocity. This performance cemented her reputation as a "scream queen," drawing comparisons to classic while elevating her profile in the horror-comedy space.

Horror Genre Roles and Recognition

Samara Weaving has established a prominent niche in the horror genre through a series of roles that emphasize high-stakes survival and supernatural threats, beginning with her breakthrough performance in Ready or Not (2019), where she portrayed Grace, a bride ensnared in a deadly family ritual. This film showcased her ability to navigate escalating terror while injecting dark humor, setting a template for her subsequent horror-thriller appearances. In The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020), Weaving reprised her role as , the charismatic leader of a , blending seductive menace with comedic flair in a chaotic sequel that amplified the original's gore-soaked antics. Her character arc highlighted Weaving's knack for portraying antagonists who oscillate between allure and brutality, contributing to the film's appeal within circles. Weaving's horror portfolio expanded with her portrayal of Laura Crane in Scream VI (2023), a film studies professor who becomes Ghostface's inaugural victim in a brutal opening sequence set in New York City. This role underscored her recurring theme of intellectual characters thrust into visceral slasher scenarios, where she delivered a performance marked by initial poise crumbling into raw panic. Adjacent to pure horror, Weaving ventured into thriller territory with supporting roles in Bird Box (2018) as Cherry, a resilient survivor in a post-apocalyptic world plagued by sight-induced madness, and Guns Akimbo (2019) as Nix, a fierce, gun-wielding assassin in a high-octane death-match narrative. These parts extended her genre versatility, allowing her to explore themes of isolation and combat without supernatural elements, while maintaining the intensity of her horror work. Weaving's performance style in these films fuses vulnerability with humor and unyielding intensity, often modulating from subtle emotional tremors to explosive outbursts that critics have described as "primal rage" with a musical quality. In interviews, she has attributed this approach to preparatory techniques like and to evoke "deer-in-the-headlights" terror, enabling authentic portrayals of raw emotion amid blood-soaked chaos. This blend has drawn comparisons to , another Australian actress noted for genre-spanning prowess, though Weaving's angular features and hesitant smiles distinguish her on-screen presence. She has expressed the genre's appeal in its capacity to plumb "a whole scale of human emotion" unavailable in other formats, particularly in horror comedies where must coexist with levity. By 2025, Weaving's contributions earned her the moniker "modern " in industry media, recognizing her as a go-to talent for dynamic, blood-drenched roles that elevate horror's emotional depth. Outlets like Variety have highlighted her streak from The Babysitter through , positioning her alongside horror icons for her ability to infuse vulnerability into high-intensity sequences. This acclaim stems from performances that not only drive narrative tension but also humanize characters in extreme distress, solidifying her status within the genre.

Recent and Upcoming Work

In 2024, Weaving took the lead role in the action-horror Azrael, directed by , portraying a young woman who escapes a female-led of mute in a post-apocalyptic world and must survive relentless pursuit. The , written by Simon Barrett, emphasizes visceral action and silence as a narrative device, with Weaving's performance highlighting her physicality in the genre. It was released theatrically on September 27, 2024. That same year, reprised her voice role as the street-smart stray dog Batty in the animated 200% Wolf, directed by Alexs Stadermann, serving as a sequel to the 2020 film . In the story, Batty joins protagonist Freddy Lupin and his pack in a cosmic adventure to restore order after a wish gone wrong unleashes a mischievous spirit. The film premiered in theaters on August 23, 2024. Weaving's 2025 projects included the dark comedy-thriller Borderline, marking the directorial debut of Jimmy Warden, where she stars as , a faded '90s pop superstar whose secluded life is upended by an obsessive fan who breaks into her home believing they are destined for marriage. Co-starring as the stalker, as a , and , the film draws loose inspiration from real-life celebrity stalking cases and explores themes of and invasion of privacy. It was released in theaters and on digital platforms on March 14, 2025, and became a streaming hit on later that year. Among her upcoming works, Weaving is set to appear in Over Your Dead Body, a thriller directed by and remaking the 2021 Norwegian horror-comedy The Trip, alongside as a couple whose remote getaway turns deadly. The production, also featuring and , began shooting in in late 2024, with no release date announced as of November 2025. Building on her established presence in horror, Weaving will reprise her breakout role as Grace in Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, the sequel to the 2019 film, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. The story picks up shortly after the original, continuing Grace's survival against the Le Domas family, with production wrapping in June 2025 and a theatrical release scheduled for April 10, 2026. The project, first announced in 2023, remains in post-production.

Personal Life

Family Ties

Samara Weaving maintains a close familial connection with her younger sister, Morgan Weaving, who is also an actress pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. The siblings, both emerging from a creative family environment, offer each other encouragement amid the challenges of acting, drawing on their shared experiences in Australian television. Weaving has a notable professional tie to her uncle, the esteemed Australian actor Hugo Weaving, with whom she collaborated in the 2013 film Mystery Road, marking her feature debut. While Weaving has stated that her entry into acting was not directly inspired by her uncle, she holds deep admiration for his performances, including his roles in The Matrix trilogy and stage work, which have influenced her appreciation for the craft. Her parents continue to play an active role in supporting her career post-relocation to , with her father, filmmaker and professor Simon Weaving, providing ongoing script notes and feedback. They have assisted with key career milestones, such as rehearsing lines for her audition and facilitating early connections with agents during her initial U.S. trips. This sustained encouragement underscores the enduring family dynamics that bolster Weaving's professional journey.

Marriage and Relationships

Samara Weaving has had a few early romantic relationships during her time in Australia. In 2011, she ended a three-year relationship with a university student named Paul, whom she met in high school. She was later linked to actor Axle Whitehead in 2012. Weaving met her husband, film producer and director Jimmy Warden, on the set of the 2017 Netflix film The Babysitter, where principal photography took place in 2015. The two began dating shortly after filming wrapped, with their relationship becoming public around 2016. The couple announced their on March 10, 2019, with Weaving sharing a photo of her unique and ring on . They legally married in 2019 but never held a wedding ceremony, having canceled their planned event due to the . Since their marriage, Weaving and Warden have maintained a low-profile personal life, focusing on shared interests in filmmaking and travel while collaborating professionally on projects like the 2025 horror film Borderline, which Warden directed. As of 2025, the couple has no publicly announced children, and Weaving has noted that her family provided strong support for their union.

Filmography

Film Roles

YearFilm TitleRoleNotes
2013Mystery RoadPeggy RogersSupporting role; crime drama; directed by .
2016Monster TrucksBrianne CrosswhiteSupporting role; action family; directed by .
2016ChloeCo-lead role; thriller drama; directed by Fin Edquist.
2017PenelopeSupporting role; black comedy drama; directed by .
2017The BabysitterBeeSupporting role; horror comedy; directed by .
2017MayhemMelanie CrossLead role; action horror; directed by Joe Lynch.
2019Ready or NotGrace Le DomasLead role; horror comedy; directed by , .
2019NixLead role; action comedy; directed by .
2020Georgia Outerbridge / Lauren ClerkSupporting role (dual); mystery thriller; directed by James Griffiths, Colin Krawchuk.
2020Batty (voice)Voice role; animation family; directed by Alexs Stadermann.
2020Thea PrestonSupporting role; comedy sci-fi; directed by .
2020The Babysitter: Killer QueenBeeSupporting role; horror comedy; directed by .
2021Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe OriginsScarlettSupporting role; action adventure; directed by .
2022The ValetOliviaSupporting role; comedy; directed by Richard Wong.
2023ChevalierMarie-Josephine de MontalembertSupporting role; biographical drama; directed by Stephen Williams.
2022Supporting role; comedy drama; directed by .
2023Laura CraneSupporting role; slasher horror; directed by , .
2024200% WolfBatty (voice)Voice role; animation adventure; directed by Levon Panek.
2024AzraelLead role; horror; directed by .
2025Carolina CarolineCaroline DanielsLead role; romantic crime thriller; directed by Adam Carter Rehmeier.
2025BorderlineSofia MinorLead role; thriller; directed by Jimmy Warden.
2025Eenie MeanieEdieLead role; action thriller; directed by Shawn Simmons.
TBAOver Your Dead BodyTBALead role; thriller; directed by .
2026Ready or Not 2Grace Le DomasLead role; horror comedy; directed by , .

Television Roles

Weaving began her professional acting career in 2008 at age 16, debuting as Kirsten Mulroney in the Australian soap opera Out of the Blue on Network Ten. She gained early prominence in her home country with a recurring role as the rebellious Indya Doone on the long-running soap from 2010 to 2013, which earned her a nomination for Most Popular New Female Talent at the 2012 . Following her television success, she transitioned to American television and miniseries, often portraying complex young women in dramatic and genre narratives.
YearTitleRoleNotes
2008Out of the BlueKirsten MulroneyMain role, 48 episodes
2009–2013Main role, 305 episodes
2014Secrets & LiesJenna HunterRecurring role, 4 episodes ()
2015HeatherGuest role (recurring in season 1), 3 episodes
2017Sue (voice)Guest role, 1 episode
2017–2018Nelson RoseMain role (season 1), 10 episodes
2018Picnic at Hanging RockIrma LeopoldMain role, 6 episodes ()
2020HollywoodClaire WoodMain role, 7 episodes ()
2021Jessica ChandlerMain role, 8 episodes ()

Awards and Nominations

Award Wins

Samara Weaving has received several awards recognizing her ensemble and lead performances, particularly in drama and horror genres. Her role as Penelope in the 2017 film contributed to the cast's victory in the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture category at the 24th in 2018, shared with co-stars including , , and . The ensemble also won Best Acting Ensemble at the in 2018. The Three Billboards cast, including Weaving, earned additional ensemble honors from multiple critics' organizations, such as the Best Cast award from the in 2017, the Sierra Award for Best Ensemble from the Las Vegas Film Critics Society in 2017, and the Best Ensemble win for the film at the 2018 OFTA Film Awards. These accolades highlighted the collective impact of the film's performances during the 2017-2018 awards season. Weaving also received an ensemble award from Gold Derby for in 2018. In recognition of her lead role as Grace Le Domas in the 2019 horror film Ready or Not, Weaving won the Best Actress award at the 10th Annual Fright Meter Awards in 2019, celebrating her breakout performance in the genre. This victory underscored her emerging status in horror cinema.

Notable Nominations

Weaving earned her breakthrough recognition early in her career with a nomination at the 1st Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards in 2012 for the Audience Choice Award for Best Female Performance in a Television Drama, honoring her portrayal of Indigo "Indi" Walker on the soap opera Home and Away. This nod highlighted her emerging talent in Australian television, where she had played the rebellious teenager from 2009 to 2013, contributing to the show's enduring popularity. Her transition to international horror acclaim brought further accolades, including a 2020 nomination for Best Actress at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards for her lead role as Grace Le Domas in Ready or Not. The Chainsaw Awards, a prestigious honor within the horror community, recognized Weaving's dynamic performance as a bride thrust into a deadly game, underscoring the film's blend of thriller elements and dark comedy that resonated with genre fans. Although she did not win— took the award for Us—the nomination affirmed Weaving's status as a rising "."

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