Samara Weaving

Biography

Samara Weaving (born February 23, 1992) is an Australian actress and model who has gained recognition for her work in both Australian and international productions.   

Born in Adelaide, South Australia, she spent her childhood in various countries, including Singapore, Fiji, and Indonesia, before moving back to Australia. Her uncle is the acclaimed actor Hugo Weaving, and her younger sister, Morgan Weaving, is also an actress.   

Weaving began her acting career in 2008 with a role in the Australian TV series "Out of the Blue." She rose to prominence for her portrayal of Indi Walker in the popular Australian soap opera "Home and Away" from 2009 to 2013, for which she received an AACTA Award nomination.   

Following her success in Australia, Weaving transitioned to Hollywood. She had a recurring role in the horror-comedy series "Ash vs Evil Dead" (2015-2016). Her film career gained momentum with roles in "The Babysitter" (2017), "Mayhem" (2017), and the critically acclaimed "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" (2017), for which she won a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast.   

Weaving has showcased her versatility across genres, leading the cast in the horror-comedy "Ready or Not" (2019), appearing in "Bill & Ted Face the Music" (2020), "The Babysitter: Killer Queen" (2020), "Snake Eyes" (2021), "The Valet" (2022), and "Scream VI" (2023). She has also taken on leading roles in the series "SMILF" (2017-2019), "Picnic at Hanging Rock" (2018), and "Nine Perfect Strangers" (2021). 

Her recent projects include the action horror film "Azrael" (2024) and the thriller "Borderline" (2025), for which she also serves as an executive producer. Additionally, she is set to return for "Ready or Not: Here I Come," currently in production.   

Samara Weaving has established herself as a dynamic and engaging actress, demonstrating her talent in a wide range of roles and solidifying her position as a rising star in the industry.