Biography of Maika Monroe
Maika Monroe is a young American actress who exploded onto the global film scene with her breakout role in the horror hit "It Follows" in 2014. She quickly earned the title of Hollywood's new "scream queen," starring in horror films like "Watcher," "Tau," "Villains," and "Longlegs." Beyond acting, she's also a professional kitesurfer.
Childhood
Maika Monroe (born Dillon Monroe Buckley) was born in Santa Barbara on May 29, 1993. Her mother is a sign language interpreter and her father is a construction worker.She became Maika at age 7 after asking her mom, "What was the other name option for me?" When her mom replied "Maika," she loved it so much that she told neighbors and teachers she'd only answer to that name from then on.
Acting Career
Maika didn't want to stop at her sports career. After considering medicine, design, and working with animals, she ultimately chose cinema. Even in school, she was active in drama club and showed real talent.Before breaking through, the rising actress had already appeared on screen, but only in small roles. One such project in her filmography is "At Any Price," where Monroe played the girlfriend of racer Dean, played by Zac Efron.
The teen dystopia "The 5th Wave" (2016) and the sequel to the popular '90s sci-fi film "Independence Day: Resurgence" (2016) show that Monroe can handle any genre. Her role in the major project "Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House" (2017) with top stars Liam Neeson and Diane Lane further showcased the young actress's skill and ability to handle increased pressure.I didn't realize how hard it is to shoot a horror film. The daily screams, running, and crying were emotionally and physically exhausting.
In 2018, the drama "After Everything" appeared on screens, where Maika's colleagues were Jeremy Allen White and Marisa Tomei. That same year, the actress played leading roles in the sci-fi drama "Bokeh," the thriller about the triumph of artificial intelligence "Tau," and the heart-wrenching drama "I'm Not Here."Studio films have their advantages and a lot of good things going for them, but I think I want to keep loving my work. This is my way of staying in love with this art form – working with people who truly inspire me and being part of the process. And the world of independent cinema, I'm just so drawn to it, it pushes me and challenges me.
One of the most talked-about horror films of 2022 was "Watcher" featuring Maika Monroe. The film blends psychological thriller and drama elements in a way that had viewers drawing comparisons to Alfred Hitchcock's work, exploring themes of social isolation, loneliness in a foreign country, and escalating paranoia. Maika's character is convinced that the man in the house across the street is a serial killer, but her attempts to expose him only make things worse.
Personal Life of Maika Monroe
On the set of "The 5th Wave," the actress became friends with Chloë Grace Moretz, and they hang out whenever their busy schedules allow.
In October 2023, Maika was seen kissing realtor Dalton Gomez, the ex-boyfriend of Ariana Grande. The pair made their relationship official in summer 2024.
Maika Monroe Now
In 2024, the horror film "Longlegs" was released, starring Maika Monroe. She plays FBI agent Lee Harker, a young woman with extraordinary abilities who joins a team tracking a killer that somehow drives entire families to madness. The only clues are cryptic notes left at crime scenes, all signed with one name: Longlegs.
...As a child, I watched a lot of true crime and thrillers. When I turned on 'The Silence of the Lambs,' I was fascinated by FBI agents, crime scenes, and killers. So playing such a character was something incredible. By the way, I never wanted to be an investigator myself. As a child, I dreamed of becoming a paramedic, but I was turned off by the sight of blood, so I gave up on that idea.
