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)
Relationship:
married
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Margaret Qualley Biography

Margaret Qualley is a rising Hollywood star, best known for her role as Jill Garvey in HBO's supernatural drama "The Leftovers." She played one of the lead female roles in Quentin Tarantino's film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." In 2024, she delivered a standout performance in the body horror film "The 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 Hollywood actress Andie MacDowell was expecting her third child, she had a feeling it would be a girl. In the fall of 1994, it turned out she was right. The baby girl was named Sarah Margaret.
Margaret Qualley as a child and now
Margaret Qualley as a child and now
Margaret's early years were spent on her father's sprawling ranch in Missoula—notably, without a TV. Her older siblings, Justin (born in 1986) and Rainey (born in 1989), doted on their little sister. This became especially important after their father, musician and model Paul Qualley, left the family and moved from Montana 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. When teenage Maggie asked for money to study at the North Carolina School of the Arts, he didn't refuse—even though she was only fourteen.

Modeling Career

At 15, the graceful and elegant Margaret began studying choreography at 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 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.

She had striking 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 real estate, the sixteen-year-old youngest sibling began exploring the modeling business. She walked New York Fashion Week for Alberta Ferretti, then Paris Fashion Week for Valentino and Chanel. She also appeared in shoots for Vogue, Allure, and 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 ad, Margaret's character is tired of sitting and pretending to be interested in listening to an official speech at some 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, convulsing, 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.

Still, Qualley felt that modeling wasn't everything she wanted from life. After consulting with her beloved sister, whom she'd 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

Following her successful debut, the rising actress landed the role of Jill Garvey in HBO's fantasy series "The Leftovers." The show became a hit, with viewers eagerly anticipating each new episode. Qualley caught industry attention, and offers for other projects began pouring in.
Margaret Qualley in the series The Leftovers
Margaret Qualley in the series The Leftovers
Margaret delivered a striking performance as Amelia Kuttner in Shane Black's "The Nice Guys." Sharing scenes with stars like Kim Basinger, Russell Crowe, and Ryan Gosling proved an unforgettable experience for the young actress. She also starred in the short melodrama "Dream Girl," delivering another standout performance.
The Nice Guys: Margaret Qualley and Russell Crowe
The Nice Guys: Margaret Qualley and Russell Crowe
Playing Sister Kathleen in Margaret Betts's drama "Novitiate" presented a much greater challenge. Qualley immersed herself completely in the character, earning audience appreciation for her commitment. She also appeared in Shawn Christensen's detective melodrama "The Vanishing of Sidney Hall" as Alexandra and Adam Wingard's horror film "Death Note" as Mia Sutton.
Free People Presents - Dream Girl
While 2018 saw Qualley take on a role in Tim Sutton's drama "Donnybrook," 2019 became her breakthrough year when she landed a part in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" – a dream come true. Cast as the hippie girl nicknamed Pussycat, she admitted that working with Brad Pitt felt surreal.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Margaret Qualley and Brad Pitt
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Margaret Qualley and Brad Pitt
She also took on leading roles in Jonathan Helpert's sci-fi film "Io" opposite Anthony Mackie, and Rashid Johnson's drama "Native Son" with Ashton Sanders. She appeared in Rhys Ernst's comedy "Adam" and took on the role of Melissa in Rowan Athale's Canadian thriller "Strange But True."
Margaret Qualley worked on the video game Death Stranding
Margaret Qualley worked on the video game Death Stranding
That same year, Margaret earned an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the biographical musical drama "Fosse/Verdon." The series chronicles the legendary choreographer and dancer who transformed Broadway. Though not the lead, the role proved significant for the actress, who got to work alongside some of her favorite actors – 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
Playing Ann Reinking, who had long been Qualley's idol, wasn't just another role – it was an honor. Should Margaret win, it would be well-deserved. Her parents, brother, sister, and numerous fans congratulated her on her first significant success.

Andie MacDowell shared heartfelt words on social media about her pride in her daughter, while Margaret's father stressed this was only the beginning—his youngest would continue to surprise the world. When she learned about her Emmy nomination, the actress simply posted a vintage car photo with the cryptic caption "Once..." on her personal blog.

The rising Hollywood star also appeared at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on June 22 for the premiere of noir thriller "Strange But True," where she starred as Melissa.
A shot from the movie Strange But True
A shot from the movie Strange But True
The Venice Film Festival hosted the premiere of political thriller "Seberg" starring Qualley on August 30. She starred alongside Kristen Stewart as legendary actress Jean Seberg, plus Jack O'Connell, Anthony Mackie, Zazie Beetz, and Colm Meaney.

Alongside Sigourney Weaver, she starred in drama "My Salinger Year," playing an aspiring writer at a literary agency run by the reclusive J.D. Salinger.
My Salinger Year. Trailer
2022 brought the mini-series "Maid" with Qualley in the lead, plus the Cannes Grand Prix winner "Stars at Noon," starring Margaret alongside director Claire Denis. Filming in Panama held special meaning for Margaret—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.
Spring 2023 brought the thriller "Sanctuary." Qualley played dominatrix Rebecca, drawing her client into a dangerous sexual game. Margaret's partner was Christopher Abbott.
A shot from the movie Sanctuary
A shot from the movie Sanctuary
Qualley also had the intriguing experience of working with Yorgos Lanthimos on "Poor Things," one of 2023's biggest film events. Margaret played a small role as Felicity, a "double" of Bella Baxter.

Margaret Qualley's Personal Life

Margaret's had her share of high-profile 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 completely took over, leaving little room for romance.
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. Rumors swirled that they were more than friends, especially given Cara's well-known dating history. Both stayed tight-lipped about their relationship, though they certainly kept the tabloids buzzing.
Margaret Qualley and Cara Delevingne
Margaret Qualley and Cara Delevingne
In 2020, she was spotted dating actor Shia LaBeouf. Paparazzi captured him picking Margaret up from the airport. The actress's fans were concerned, given LaBeouf's recent domestic violence allegations, which he didn't deny. They also appeared together in her sister's music video for the song "Love Me Like You Hate Me." By January 2021, reports confirmed they'd split amid sexual violence allegations against Shia.
Shia LaBeouf and Margaret Qualley dated
Shia LaBeouf and Margaret Qualley dated
Margaret Qualley tied the knot in summer 2023 with music producer Jack Antonoff, an 11-time Grammy winner. He is 11 years older than the actress. Their romance began two years earlier, in August 2021. By October, they went public with their relationship, and Jack popped the question in May 2022.
Margaret Qualley and her husband Jack Antonoff
Margaret Qualley and her husband Jack Antonoff

Margaret Qualley Now

In 2024, Margaret Qualley's career reached new heights. She teams up with Demi Moore in a powerhouse performance for the psychological horror film "The Substance." Moore plays Hollywood star Elizabeth Sparkle, now in her sixties. Despite her stunning looks, age is costing her career opportunities. Desperate, she accepts an offer from a mysterious organization with a twisted solution: an injection that creates her younger replica. Enter Margaret Qualley as Sue, seemingly independent from Elizabeth, who quickly takes Hollywood by storm...
Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore at the Cannes Film Festival
Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore at the Cannes Film Festival
Margaret was hooked from page one of the script. Plus, she's been a longtime Demi Moore fan who'd always dreamed of working with her. Her sensitivity, work ethic, and ability to form friendships are all incredible. We both knew we had to support each other through filming. Otherwise, you can't live through or create this kind of film., the actress shared.
Margaret Qualley in the movie 'The Substance'
Margaret Qualley in the movie 'The Substance'
To achieve the perfect physique that contrasts with Demi Moore's character and understand Sue's physicality, Margaret trained extensively and studied dance videos on TikTok. But getting inside Sue's head proved far more challenging:
Sue emerges as a fully formed person. She had no childhood, no adolescence, no complicated relationship with her body. I'm totally different. I was a dancer with a whole professional life behind me. I have scoliosis and bursitis. I had to work hard on myself to connect with the body and fully embody this ideal image. Yoga helped tremendously. But honestly, it was harder than I imagined.

Margaret Qualley: latest news and articles

  • 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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