Actor Brittany O'Grady

Brittany O'Grady

1996 (28 лет)
Brittany Ann O'Grady, born on June 2, 1996, is an American actress and singer known for her standout roles in television and film. She rose to fame with her lead role as Simone Davis in the Fox musical series Star (2016–2019) and later appeared in the Apple TV+ series Little Voice (2020). O'Grady also gained recognition for her role as Paula in the first season of HBO’s The White Lotus (2021) and more recently starred in the Amazon Prime series The Consultant (2023). In film, she appeared in Black Christmas (2019) and Above Suspicion (2019).

Brittany began her professional career at the age of 4, with experience across TV, commercials, theater, and singing. She has performed at notable venues like the White House and the Kennedy Center and worked with several prestigious Washington, D.C.-area theaters, including the Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre and Ford's Theatre. Her commercial work includes national ad campaigns, public service announcements, and industrial projects, and she has served as the face of the national Food Stamp Program.

O'Grady has a diverse heritage, with an Irish-American father and an African-American/Creole mother from Louisiana. She has spoken about navigating stereotypes related to her mixed-race identity. Since 2015, she has been in a relationship with Ben Huyard, and they married in September 2022, with her Star co-stars Ryan Destiny, Jude Demorest, and Amiyah Scott serving as bridesmaids. Brittany is an Actors Equity Candidate and is eligible for SAG.