Lilli Kay
Lilli Kay | |
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| Born | March 18, 1996 Brooklyn, New York |
| Education | Carnegie Mellon University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Lilli Kay (born March 18, 1996[1]) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Penelope Fowler in Netflix series Chambers (2019) and Sofia "Fia" Baxter in Showtime series Your Honor (2020–2023).[2] She also appeared on the fifth season of neo-Western drama series Yellowstone (2022).[3]
Career
[edit]Kay starred as Fia Baxter opposite Bryan Cranston and Michael Stuhlbarg in Showtime drama series Your Honor,[4] becoming a series regular in season two. She also appeared in the film Paterno and Netflix series Chambers.[5]
She has a recurring role as Clara Brewer in Yellowstone in season five.[6] She was involved in the first non-heterosexual kiss on the show, kissing her real-life partner, Juli Kocemba.[7][8]
Kay played Rachelle Horowitz in the film Rustin opposite Colman Domingo, Chris Rock and Jeffrey Wright.[9] She can be seen in indie feature film The Luckiest Man in America opposite Paul Walter Hauser. In June 2024, she was cast in an Apple TV+ golf-based comedy series from Jason Keller, starring Owen Wilson.[10]
Personal life
[edit]She is also a musician and a member of the LGBTQA+ community. On the television series Yellowstone, she worked alongside her father Stephen Kay who is a director and executive producer on the series. Her stepmother Piper Perabo also acted in the series.[11]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Paterno | Dori | |
| 2019 | Madam Secretary | Ruby | Episode: "The New Normal" |
| 2019 | Chambers | Penelope Fowler | Main role; 10 episodes |
| 2020-2023 | Your Honor | Fia Baxter | Main role |
| 2022 | August at Twenty-Two | Emily Walker | |
| 2022 | Yellowstone | Clara Brewer | Recurring role |
| 2023 | Rustin | Rachelle | |
| 2024 | The Luckiest Man in America† | ||
| TBA | Rambler & the Birdie Machine† | Zero | Apple TV+ series |
| TBA | For Worse† | Tina | Post-production |
| TBA | The Heiress† | Christina Onassis | Post-production; Short film |
References
[edit]- ^ "Lilli Kay". PhotoBook Magazine. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "Lilli Kay: An In-depth Biography of the Rising Star". papularmagazine.com. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "Who Plays Clara Brewer On Yellowstone?". Looper. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Jensen, Erin (16 January 2023). "'Your Honor' star Bryan Cranston on Season 2 premiere shocker, 'new possibility of joy'". USA Today. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (1 August 2022). "'Your Honor': Jimi Stanton, Lilli Kay & Benjamin Flores Jr. Upped To Series Regulars For Season 2". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Earl, William (10 January 2023). "Yellowstone' Breakout Lilli Kay on Clara's Future Fighting Alongside John Dutton and How Fans Reacted to the Series' First Queer Kiss". Variety. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "'Queer People Love "Yellowstone"': Lilli Kay Rates Reaction to LGBTQ+ Kiss". Newsweek. 4 January 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (1 January 2023). "Yellowstone' Actress Lilli Kay Talks About Playing Dutton's Confidante And A "Lesbian On The Range"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Abrams, Bryan (29 December 2023). "Best of 2023: "Rustin" Screenwriter Julian Breece on Giving a Legend his Due". Motionpictures.org. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (24 June 2024). "Lilli Kay Joins Owen Wilson In Apple Golf Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Nebens, Richard (4 June 2024). "Who Is Lilli Kay? 6 Things to Know About Your Honor & Yellowstone Actress". The Direct. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
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