Margaret Qualley

Margaret Qualley
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Name:
Margaret Qualley
Real name:
Sarah Margaret Qualley
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Birth date:
(30 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Kalispell, Montana, U.S.
Height:
5'8 ft ()
Weight:
123 lb (56 kg)
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married
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Margaret Qualley Biography

Margaret Qualley is a rising Hollywood star, known for her role as Jill Garvey in "The Leftovers," a fantasy series that aired on HBO. She played one of the lead female roles in Quentin Tarantino's film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." In 2024, the actress's filmography was enriched by a striking role in the horror film "Substance." In addition to her acting career, Qualley is involved in the modeling industry and has appeared in advertisements for brands such as Ralph Lauren, Valentino, and Kenzo. She is an Emmy Award nominee.
Actress Margaret Qualley
Actress Margaret Qualley

Childhood and Youth

When the popular Hollywood actress Andie MacDowell was pregnant with her third child, she had a feeling it would be a girl. In the fall of 1994, it turned out she was right. The charming baby was named Sarah Margaret.
Margaret Qualley as a child and now
Margaret Qualley as a child and now
The early years of the little girl were spent on her father's vast ranch in Missoula (interestingly, without a TV). The actress's firstborn, Justin (born in 1986), and older daughter Rainey (born in 1989), took every opportunity to care for their little sister. Especially after their father, musician and model Paul Qualley, left the family and moved from Montana, where they lived at that time, to Panama. It was much harder for the older children to cope with their parents' divorce than for five-year-old Margaret.
Margaret Qualley with her parents and older sister
Margaret Qualley with her parents and older sister
To Paul's credit, he made efforts to communicate regularly with all the children, provided financial support, and gave them gifts. And when Maggie, growing up, asked for money to study at the North Carolina School of the Arts, he didn't refuse, even though she was only fourteen at the time.

Modeling Career

At 15, the graceful and elegant Margaret began studying choreography at courses in the American Academy. According to Margaret, she loved dance "on a spiritual level," but it was exhausting work with strict discipline, a diet, and the prospect of a short ballet career. So, by the age of 16, after developing an eating disorder (which she later overcame), she decided not to accept the offer to join the North Carolina Dance Theater troupe and instead stayed in the Big Apple to work as a model.

The girl had excellent looks, inheriting "soulful" eyes from her father, as journalists later described, and a "radiant" complexion from her mother, which, combined with her full lips and a charming gap between her front teeth, gave her a unique charm.
Margaret started her modeling career at age 15
Margaret started her modeling career at age 15
While her older sister was building a career as an actress and singer under the pseudonym Rainsford, and her brother was diving into the real estate field, the sixteen-year-old youngest sibling began exploring the modeling business. She participated in New York Fashion Week for Alberta Ferretti, and then Paris Fashion Week for Valentino and Chanel. She also appeared in shoots for Vogue, Allure, Interview, and promoted well-known brands. Her mother, well-acquainted with the modeling world, discreetly assisted her daughter in many ways.

The commercial for Spike Jonze's Kenzo line, featuring Margaret, was hugely popular online. In the plot, Margaret's character is tired of sitting and pretending to be interested in listening to an official speech at a certain gala dinner. She steps into the hall and launches into a wild and eerie dance to the track "Mutant Brain" by Ape Drums & Sam Spiegel (ft. Assassin), making faces, demonstrating convulsive movements, jumping, shooting lasers, and releasing pent-up irritation.
Margaret Qualley in Kenzo ad
The model also collaborated with Tory Burch, appearing in the video L'Américaine, where she portrayed a romantic American in the French capital, and with Karl Lagerfeld, to whom she dedicated a post in her personal blog after his passing.

Nevertheless, Qualley felt that modeling wasn't everything she wanted from life. After consulting with her beloved sister, whom she tried to emulate in everything as a child, Margaret decided she was ready for a film career. She began to act according to a pre-planned strategy.
Margaret Qualley #selfieinterview Verge List: Sundance 2017
She completed acting courses at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and studied the field at New York University. She overcame some self-doubt when she first stepped onto the set in Gia Coppola's drama "Palo Alto" and portrayed the character Raquel.

Film Career

After a successful debut, the aspiring actress was offered the role of Jill Garvey in "The Leftovers," a fantasy series aired on HBO. The show was popular, and viewers eagerly awaited new episodes. Qualley was noticed, and her agent started receiving offers for other projects.
Margaret Qualley in the series The Leftovers
Margaret Qualley in the series The Leftovers
The talented and hardworking Margaret made a striking performance as Amelia Kuttner in Shane Black's "The Nice Guys." Working with stars like Kim Basinger, Russell Crowe, and Ryan Gosling made the experience unforgettable for the young actress. Simultaneously, she played the lead in the short melodrama "Dream Girl," which she also excelled in.
The Nice Guys: Margaret Qualley and Russell Crowe
The Nice Guys: Margaret Qualley and Russell Crowe
The role of Sister Kathleen in Margaret Betts's drama "Novitiate" was much more challenging for the actress. Qualley lived through almost every episode with her on-screen character, and the audience appreciated her efforts. At the same time, she starred in the detective melodrama "The Vanishing of Sidney Hall" (Alexandra) by Shawn Christensen and in the horror film "Death Note" (Mia Sutton) by Adam Wingard.
Free People Presents - Dream Girl
2018 brought Qualley a role with Tim Sutton in his drama "Donnybrook," but 2019 was the most fruitful and memorable year, as participating in Quentin Tarantino's cult film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" was a dream come true for her. When she was cast as the hippie girl nicknamed Pussycat, she admitted that rehearsing with Brad Pitt seemed surreal.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Margaret Qualley and Brad Pitt
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Margaret Qualley and Brad Pitt
Additionally, the actress played leading roles in Jonathan Helpert's sci-fi movie "Io," alongside Anthony Mackie, and Rashid Johnson's drama "Native Son" with Ashton Sanders. She appeared in Rhys Ernst's comedy "Adam" and played Melissa in the Canadian thriller "Strange But True" by Rowan Athale.
Margaret Qualley worked on the video game Death Stranding
Margaret Qualley worked on the video game Death Stranding
That same year, Margaret was nominated for an Emmy Award, traditionally held in September, for Best Supporting Role in the biographical musical drama "Fosse/Verdon." It's a story about legendary choreographer and dancer who transformed Broadway. Although not the lead role, it was significant for the actress, as she confessed, working on set with some of her favorite actors in the world – Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams.
A shot from the movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
A shot from the movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Portraying Ann Reinking, who had long been Qualley's idol, was not just a job – it was a matter of honor. If the award goes to Margaret, it would be well-deserved. Her parents, brother, sister, and numerous fans congratulated her on her first significant success.

Andie MacDowell wrote warm words on social media, noting her pride in her daughter, while her father emphasized that this was just the beginning and that his youngest would still surprise the world. For now, upon learning she was among the Emmy nominees, the actress posted a photo of a vintage car with a short caption: "Once..." on her personal blog.

Fans of the rising Hollywood star also saw her on June 22 at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, where the premiere of the noir thriller "Strange But Tru," took place, with her playing the central role of Melissa.
A shot from the movie Strange But True
A shot from the movie Strange But True
On August 30, the presentation of the political thriller "Seberg" featuring Qualley was held at the Venice Film Festival. Her co-stars this time included Kristen Stewart, who played the legendary actress Jean Seberg, Jack O'Connell, Anthony Mackie, Zazie Beetz, and Colm Meaney.

Together with Sigourney Weaver, the actress starred in the drama "My Salinger Year," where she transformed into an aspiring writer working at a literary agency headed by the reclusive J.D. Salinger.
My Salinger Year. Trailer
In 2022, the mini-series "Maid" featuring Qualley in the lead role was released, and that same year, the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival was awarded to the noir film "Stars at Noon," starring Margaret and Claire Denis. Filming took place in Panama, which was particularly memorable for Margaret because her father lives there:
Filming in Panama was a real gift for me. My dad, strangely enough, moved to Panama when I was 14. I visited him and occasionally stayed with him. I stayed at the Inter Turismo hotel, where our main character stays, during my first visit to my father. I was also familiar with many other locations in the film. So, you could say I had been preparing for this project for the last 10 years, and knowing Spanish came in handy. The only thing I had to learn was to speak with an accent so that viewers would believe my character grew up in Nicaragua.
In spring 2023, the thriller "Sanctuary" was released. This time, Qualley played the role of a dominatrix named Rebecca, involving her client in a dangerous sexual game. Margaret's partner was Christopher Abbott.
A shot from the movie Sanctuary
A shot from the movie Sanctuary
Another intriguing experience for Qualley was working with Yorgos Lanthimos on the film "Poor Things," which became an event of 2023. Margaret played a small role as Felicity, a "double" of Bella Baxter.

Margaret Qualley's Personal Life

Margaret has had several memorable romances. Early in her career, from 2012 to 2014, she dated fellow up-and-coming actor Nat Wolff, with whom she later starred in the film adaptation of the anime "Death Note." Then her career took over entirely, leaving little time for personal life.
Margaret Qualley and Nat Wolff
Margaret Qualley and Nat Wolff
In 2019, she had a brief romance with actor and comedian Pete Davidson. In 2020, she grew close to actress Cara Delevingne. There were rumors that the two were more than just friends, especially considering Cara's sexual preferences. However, both preferred not to comment on the nature of their relationship, occasionally giving the tabloids something to talk about.
Margaret Qualley and Cara Delevingne
Margaret Qualley and Cara Delevingne
In 2020, she was caught having a romance with actor Shia LaBeouf. Paparazzi captured him picking Margaret up from the airport. Fans of the actress were alarmed, as LaBeouf had recently been accused of domestic violence, which he did not deny. They also appeared together in her sister's music video for the song "Love Me Like You Hate Me." However, by January 2021, it was reported that they had broken up amid allegations of sexual violence against Shia.
Shia LaBeouf and Margaret Qualley dated
Shia LaBeouf and Margaret Qualley dated
In the summer of 2023, Margaret Qualley got married. Her chosen one is music producer and musician Jack Antonoff, a winner of 11 Grammy Awards. He is 11 years older than the actress. Their romance began two years earlier, in August 2021. By October of the same year, the couple stopped hiding their relationship, and in May 2022, Jack proposed to her.
Margaret Qualley and her husband Jack Antonoff
Margaret Qualley and her husband Jack Antonoff

Margaret Qualley Now

In 2024, Margaret Qualley's career took a new leap forward. She and Demi Moore formed a brilliant duo in the psychological horror film "The Substance." Moore plays Hollywood star Elizabeth Sparkle, now in her sixties. Despite still looking stunning, her age is causing her to lose work opportunities. Depressed, she accepts an offer from a mysterious organization that presents her with a highly original solution: an injection of a substance that creates her younger replica. This is where Margaret Qualley comes in: her character Sue, seemingly completely independent from Elizabeth, quickly conquers Hollywood...
Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore at the Cannes Film Festival
Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore at the Cannes Film Festival
Margaret admitted that the script captivated her from the first page. Moreover, Qualley is a big fan of Demi Moore and had long dreamed of working with her. Her sensitivity, work ethic, and ability to form friendships are all admirable. We both understood that we had to support each other throughout the filming process. Otherwise, this kind of film cannot be lived or made., the actress shared.
Margaret Qualley in the movie 'The Substance'
Margaret Qualley in the movie 'The Substance'
To get in perfect shape, contrasting with Demi Moore's character, and to understand her own character's physicality, Margaret worked a lot with a trainer and watched dance videos on TikTok. However, understanding Sue's inner world was much more challenging:
Sue emerges as a fully formed persona. She had no childhood, no adolescence, no complex relationship with her own body. I'm completely different. I was a dancer, with a whole professional life behind me. I have scoliosis and bursitis. I had to work a lot on myself to connect with the body and fully embody this ideal image. Yoga helped a lot. But overall, it was harder than I imagined.
  • Novitiate, The Nice Guys, and The Leftovers are my favorite works of Qualley.
    2021-05-18 19:19:41
  • Very beautiful model and actress Margaret Qualley. In commercials, she is great at acting.
    2021-03-31 09:42:06
  • Oh, I watched Kenzo`s ad with Qualley... Such a terrible dance, psychedelic in general.
    2021-03-20 15:20:44
  • «Once Upon a Time in Hollywood» is a gorgeous movie that came out not so long ago. And what kind of actors played there! The young actress Margaret Qualley won me over.
    2021-03-06 14:55:05
  • Qualley has a very attractive, unusual appearance, which makes her catch on to many.
    2021-01-16 11:18:10
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