Kiersey Clemons

Born on December 17, 1993, in Los Angeles, Kiersey Nicole Clemons had a childhood marked by frequent relocations due to her father’s military career, finally settling in Southern California. Kiersey, along with her three siblings, received her middle school education in Redondo Beach. During her childhood, she was fond of mimicking renowned personalities and had a keen interest in school theatricals and musical performances.

Pursuing her Hollywood dreams, Kiersey Clemons embarked on her acting journey immediately after her schooling in Redondo Beach, attending numerous auditions and casting calls. At 17, she featured in multiple episodes of the teen musical “Shake It Up,” starring Bella Thorne and Zendaya in lead roles. Subsequently, she portrayed supporting roles in series like “Good Luck Charlie!” and “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.”

In 2014, she was part of the ensemble cast of the series “Transparent,” alongside Melora Hardin, Cherry Jones, and Bradley Whitford. Her portrayal of Bianca earned her a nomination for the “Young Actor” award and garnered attention from critics, filmmakers, and producers. In 2015, she landed her first principal role in “Dope,” a critically acclaimed film depicting the lives of teenagers in an underprivileged neighborhood.

That year, she also secured a prominent secondary role in the series “New Girl,” collaborating with actors like Zooey Deschanel, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Clea DuVall, Jake Johnson, and Megan Fox. Kiersey’s filmography also includes movies like “Flatliners” and “Lady and the Tramp.”

Beyond on-screen acting, Kiersey lends her voice to animated series and can be heard in “Scooby-Doo” and “BoJack Horseman.” In 2021, she played Iris West in “Zack Snyder’s Justice League,” sharing the screen with stars like Ezra Miller, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, and Jesse Eisenberg.

Identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community, Kiersey Clemons is in a relationship with Ebony De La Haye. They met during the shooting of “Sweetheart” in 2017, where Ebony served as Kiersey’s stunt double. Throughout the pandemic, she openly shared glimpses of her daily life with her followers on social media platforms.

In 2023, Kiersey is immersed in the shooting of the series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.” This Matt Shakman-directed and Chris Black-written project is part of the “MonsterVerse” franchise, featuring movies about iconic monsters Godzilla and King Kong. Kiersey is a main cast member alongside Anna Sawai, Wyatt Russell, Kurt Russell, and Joe Tippett.