Mia Goth biography, age, height, baby, Shia Labeouf relationship 2025

Biography of Mia Goth

Mia Goth is an English actress and model with a striking look, best known for her roles in "A Cure for Wellness," "Suspiria," and Ti West's horror trilogy ("Pearl," "X," and "MaXXXine"). Her career launched with an appearance in Lars von Trier's "Nymphomaniac."

Childhood and Youth

Mia Gypsy Mello da Silva Goth was born in the London borough of Southwark in November 1993. When Mia was still young, the family moved to Brazil, her mother's homeland, to live with her grandparents: American artist and musician Lee Jaffe and Brazilian actress Maria Gladys.

Mia spent the first five years of her life in Rio, living with her maternal grandparents. Her grandmother first introduced her to the world of cinema, often taking her to film sets. That's when young Mia realized she wanted to become an actress.

Later, Mia and her parents moved to Canada, her father's homeland, where they lived on a farm for a while. Before Mia and her family finally settled in London when she was 12, she'd attended seven different schools. Goth landed her first job in London when representatives from the well-known agency Storm Model Management spotted her at age 14. She collaborated with brands like Miu Miu and Prada and appeared on the pages of Vogue.

Career

Mia's first appearance in cinema was in Lars von Trier's controversial erotic drama "Nymphomaniac" (2013). In the "The Gun" chapter, Goth played P, a 15-year-old daughter of criminals – a lonely and vulnerable girl who quickly becomes attached to the main character Joe (actress Charlotte Gainsbourg). "I was 18, and this film changed my life. Trier showed me the direction. I am still grateful to him," Mia recalls.

Her striking debut caught the attention of other directors, and Mia started landing more roles. In 2013, Goth played Sophie Campbell in three episodes of the British-French crime series "The Tunnel." The next year, Mia appeared in the music video for Future Unlimited's song "Haunted Love," directed by her "Nymphomaniac" co-star and boyfriend Shia LaBeouf.

Future Unlimited – Haunted Love

Later, she appeared in Stephen Fingleton's short film "Magpie," working alongside actors Martin McCann, Olivia Williams, and Paul Kennedy.

Jeremy Young, Cara Delevingne, and Mia Goth in Pepe Jeans commercial

2015 was a successful year for Mia. She landed the lead role in the British post-apocalyptic thriller "The Survivalist," where she worked again with McCann and director Fingleton. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and received positive reviews from critics.

Goth also had a small role as Hannah Helmqvist in one episode of the British TV series "Wallander," based on Henning Mankell's novels. She also landed a role in the adventure film "Everest," based on true events. In it, Goth played Meg, the daughter of Dr. Beck Weathers (actor Josh Brolin). The main roles were played by Jason Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Sam Worthington, and Michael Kelly.

Mia Goth has an unusual, spectacular appearance

In 2015, Goth was cast in the lead role in the horror film "A Cure for Wellness" with Dane DeHaan, directed by Gore Verbinski. The film hit theaters in March 2017 to mixed reviews from audiences and critics. Critics, however, praised Goth's convincing performance and her natural fit for the horror genre.

In 2017, Goth worked on three films: the thriller "Marrowbone" (dir. Sergio G. Sánchez), the horror film "Suspiria" with Chloë Grace Moretz, Tilda Swinton, and Dakota Johnson in the lead roles, and the sci-fi film "High Life" by Claire Denis, which also starred Robert Pattinson and Patricia Arquette.

Goth found "Suspiria" the most challenging of these three projects, a dark tale about a ballet school occupied by witches. "I had no dance training at all, so I had to learn a completely new form of art from scratch," the actress said.

Mia calls her most inspiring role Harriet Smith in the period tragicomedy "Emma" (2020) – a humble girl meant to marry a farmer who ends up alone thanks to her meddling friend, the bold matchmaker Emma (Anya Taylor-Joy). "Harriet is unlike anyone I've ever played. She comes from a world I don't really understand. But something about her essence really touched me," Goth said of the experience.

Emma: Mia Goth and Anya Taylor-Joy

In 2022, the first part of the "X" trilogy by independent horror director Ti West was released. Mia Goth played the lead role, an aspiring porn star from the 70s named Maxine. She and her crew head to rural America to shoot what could be a career-defining film, with no idea what's waiting for them. Notably, Mia also transformed into the film's main antagonist. The second film, "Pearl" – actually a prequel – followed, with Goth also co-writing the screenplay.

In 2023, the actress took on a leading role in Brandon Cronenberg's horror film "Infinity Pool" – another provocative and visually striking entry in Mia Goth's filmography. This time, she was joined on set by Alexander Skarsgård.

The actress dreams of working with Tom Hardy, Joaquin Phoenix, or Michael Fassbender. "I'm drawn to actors who tackle dark, gritty material – the darker, the better."

Mia Goth's Personal Life

On the set of "Nymphomaniac," Mia met "Hollywood bad boy" Shia LaBeouf, who reportedly got the role by sending the director a video of his genitals.

Mia Goth and Shia LaBeouf have been dating since 2012

The actors quickly found they had plenty in common: both love alternative music, thrift shopping, and traveling. "She's sharp-tongued and funny—just the way Shia likes," reported international media.

Photo of the couple taken by paparazzi in Los Angeles

The two soon started dating. In March 2015, during Paris Fashion Week, Goth was spotted with a large diamond ring on her ring finger. A year and a half later, in October 2016, the actors married in a small chapel in Las Vegas. The wedding cost only about $700.

Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth's Vegas Wedding

Both are impulsive personalities with strong opinions, so their relationship has been anything but smooth. Fans once witnessed a heated argument between the couple at a German airport, after which LaBeouf said he nearly killed his girlfriend: "She spat directly into my soul!"

Shia LaBeouf Fights with Mia Goth

In 2018, the couple filed for divorce. But two years later, they were spotted together again—both wearing wedding rings. In the spring of 2022, Mia and Shia became parents—their daughter, Isabel, was born.

Mia Goth, Shia LaBeouf, and their daughter

Mia Goth Now

Summer 2024 saw the release of the final installment in the "X" trilogy. The slasher "MaXXXine" is set in mid-'80s America. The protagonist continues her relentless pursuit of stardom.

Goth admitted she loves her character:

Maxine as a character has come a long way. She survived, she went through a lot. When we reconnect with her in this new chapter, she's fighting tooth and nail for everything she's earned. She's tough. She has strength.

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