Erin Moriarty biography, age, parents, Boys, height, net worth 2025

Biography of Erin Moriarty

Erin Moriarty is a fresh-faced blonde who's dreamed of acting since her school days. Roles in such TV series as Red Widow, True Detective, and Jessica Jones made her a well-known actress. In 2019, she joined the male-dominated superhero ensemble of one of the year's most talked-about projects, The Boys. It's a dark fantasy action series. Net worth: $1,5 million.

Childhood

Erin Moriarty hails from New York City, forever linked to the legendary film Breakfast at Tiffany's. Erin was born on June 24, 1994. She says she showed an independent, even rebellious streak from an early age.

In one interview, the actress revealed that at age eight, she took off on an adventure around New York with her friend, prompting their parents to call the police to find them. Fortunately, the little rebel returned home safe and sound. Her parents were so relieved they didn't even punish her.

At school, Erin enjoyed reading. After her English teacher recommended Shakespeare's plays, she caught the theater bug. After graduation, Erin decided not to waste time studying dramatic art and landed her first role at 17.

Details about her parents remain scarce. Interestingly, there are two women named Erin Moriarty in New York. One of them is the heroine of this article, and the second one is a very famous journalist who has been working in the show 48 Hours since the 1990s. However, they're not related and don't even know each other.

Beginning of Acting Career

In 2011, Erin made her screen debut with guest roles in popular TV series including One Life to Live (six episodes) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. These appearances helped her gain industry attention. She used her earnings to hire an agent.

In 2012, the tall, slender blonde landed the role of Vince Vaughn's character's daughter in the fantasy comedy film The Watch. Ben Stiller, whose character starts an unusual neighborhood watch, joined the cast alongside Billy Crudup and Jonah Hill.

Erin Moriarty at the Beginning of her Career (The Watch)

The following year, Erin landed the lead in the drama series Red Widow, an American remake of the popular Dutch series Penoza. Radha Mitchell played the mother of Erin's character, young Natalie. Goran Visnjic, a star of such films as Practical Magic and Close Your Eyes, portrayed a criminal boss.

Despite mixed reactions to the American adaptation and its portrayal of the Russian mob (called Bratva in the series), the project proved successful. Critics praised its energy and ensemble cast chemistry.

Nick Robinson and Gabriel Basso joined Erin in a youth comedy-drama The Kings of Summer that was released in 2013. The film stood out for its thoughtful exploration of teenage rebellion and strong performances from its young cast. She also appeared in the fantasy-thriller The Philosophers during this early period. In this film, she worked with James D'Arcy and Bonnie Wright.

The Kings of Summer: Erin Moriarty and Nick Robinson

The first season of True Detective, which became an instant cultural phenomenon, marked another major win for the rising actress. In the series, she worked alongside Woody Harrelson, who played her police officer father, and Matthew McConaughey in his complex, haunting role as Detective Cohle.

Erin Moriarty in the TV Series True Detective

Following the series premiere, IndieWire named Erin to their list of Top 20 Young Actresses. The publication predicted her career would take off rapidly in the coming years.

In 2015's superhero series Jessica Jones, she portrayed Hope Shlottman, one of Kilgrave's victims. The series received mixed reactions from Marvel fans. Many found it too dark.

A Frame from the TV Series Jessica Jones

However, David Tennant's compelling performance as the villain brought additional excitement to this story of a girl who discovers superpowers after losing her parents in a car accident. Krysten Ritter portrayed Jessica. The cast also included Carrie-Anne Moss, Wil Traval, and Mike Colter as the super-strong Luke Cage.

Best Roles

In 2016, Erin portrayed a daughter of Mel Gibson's character in a crime American-French drama action film Blood Father. Critics praised their on-screen chemistry, with Erin holding her own against the Hollywood legend.

She captured her character's inner turmoil perfectly - a young woman forced to turn to her flawed, alcoholic father who'd spent half his life behind bars. Diego Luna, Ryan Dorsey, and Thomas Mann appeared in the film as well.

In a horror drama Within, Erin portrayed young Hannah, who moved to a new house with her dad. Naturally, the house harbored dark secrets and deadly threats. The actress worked with Blake Jenner, Teagan Sirset, and Michael Vartan.

Erin Moriarty's Height is 168 cm, Weight is Around 55 kg

The film was released in late 2016. While critics and audiences found the film too formulaic, they couldn't ignore Erin's compelling dramatic performance - and her striking screen presence.

In 2018, Erin appeared in a sports drama The Miracle Season, in which she portrayed Kelley, who was trying to become a captain of a volleyball team. Helen Hunt portrayed a volleyball coach. Hunt impressed Erin with both her acting prowess and down-to-earth personality. Danika Yarosh, Jason Gray-Stanford, and Tiera Skovbye also starred in the touching story about the triumph of willpower over unfair circumstances.

In a detective horror thriller of the same year Monster Party, the actress starred with Julian McMahon, Virginia Gardner, and Robin Tunney.

The Boys

In 2019, Erin joined the cast of the comedy superhero TV series The Boys. She joined a predominantly male cast including Karl Urban, Antony Starr, and Chace Crawford.

Viewers found Erin's character, Starlight, absolutely captivating. Erin's transformative ability and natural charisma impressed audiences even more than her striking looks.

The series became the summer's biggest hit, thanks to its fresh take on the tired superhero genre. The story unfolds in a world where superheroes exist thanks to Vought Corporation, which recruits children with superpowers. But these superheroes aren't the heroes they pretend to be.

Erin Moriarty's character, one of these gifted individuals, joins America's premier superhero team, the Seven. But she soon discovers the superhero industry's dark, violent reality behind the glamorous facade.

In 2020, the second season of The Boys was released. Erin's character gained a powerful new ally in Queen Maeve from The Seven. Meanwhile, the romance between Starlight and Hughie (Jack Quaid) continued to develop.

Hughie and Starlight's Love Story | The Boys | Prime Video

While Erin enjoyed filming action sequences, she was most drawn to the quieter, human moments:

I'm the only superhero in the show that gets to double as a regular human who is going through very human issues. The moments on the road trip were some of my favorites because all of the scenes are about connection. On set, it was all about having real moments with each other as actors and connecting more — so it was really fun to shoot.

Private Life of Erin Moriarty

In interviews, Erin has emphasized her commitment to focusing on her career. The actress has no regrets about skipping traditional college.

There's no confirmed information about Erin having a boyfriend. Some sources have suggested she was dating Antony Starr from "The Boys." However, this remains unconfirmed speculation.

Frances McDormand and Helen Hunt are her idols. Among contemporary actresses, Carey Mulligan is one of her favorites. Erin describes her as absolutely brilliant.

Since 2014, Erin has called Los Angeles home, though she still misses her beloved New York City. She maintains her fitness with daily workouts. Reading is her main passion.

Erin Moriarty Now

In May 2022, the 3rd season of The Boys was released. Erin returned to her character. As she explained, the filming was incredibly challenging. At the very least, she had to work with completely nude actors.

It was five days in a row, 12-plus hours a day, well over 12 hours, of just being surrounded by nudity. And it was pretty wild. I had to do one scene with one character where I'm talking to him and he's totally nude. So I'm trying to maintain eye contact with him because that was on the first day and I'm still getting used to working around so many naked people.

Before the season finale. Showrunners announced a renewal for a fourth season. According to the producer Eric Kripke, The Boys story has the potential for at least 5 seasons. Around the same time, Erin began working on the horror film True Haunting along with Jamie Campbell Bower.

William White

In Jessica Jones I loved this aspiring new actress!

2021-04-26 10:36:13
Pedro Gonzalez

I watched «Red Widow», but it seems to me that actress Erin Moriarty should devote more time to her skills

2021-04-10 13:29:54
Doris Myers

I like Erin`s looks! She just asks to send her to play airy young ladies in the magnificent dances of past centuries :)

2021-04-09 13:24:04
Sylvia Hawkins

Moriarty is similar to Reese Witherspoon in her type. The same sweet, blonde.

2021-04-02 13:37:00
Noah Xavier Robinson

Where you spit, everywhere there are only children who dream of becoming actors, like Erin Moriarty.

2021-02-28 20:36:59

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