Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1998-09-08
- Born Place: Scotland
Also Known As:
エマ・レアード, اما لایرد
Emma Laird
Born on September 8, 1998, in Scotland and raised in Chesterfield, England, Emma Laird is a rising star of the British screen, recognized for her ability to bring complex, often haunted characters to life. Originally a successful model scouted at the Leeds Festival at age 18, she spent seven years in the fashion industry—including a high-profile turn as the face of Pandora—before transitioning to acting after feeling "bored" by the lack of creative freedom. She trained at the New York Film Academy and quickly made waves with her television debut in the Paramount+ crime thriller Mayor of Kingstown (2021–2024). Her performance as Iris, a vulnerable yet resilient survivor navigating a brutal world, earned her a spot on Variety’s "Ten Brits to Watch" list. Since then, she has expanded her filmography into prestigious projects, including Kenneth Branagh’s A Haunting in Venice (2023) and the star-studded Apple TV+ miniseries The Crowded Room. The years 2024 and 2025 have marked Laird's emergence as a major cinematic presence. She starred in the acclaimed drama The Brutalist (2024) and played the lead role of Lola in the 2025 film Satisfaction. In the 2025 period parody Fackham Hall, she showcases her comedic range as Poppy Davenport, the family's eldest daughter whose impending marriage to her cousin Archibald (Tom Felton) is the catalyst for the film's chaotic plot. Beyond comedy, Laird has secured a central role in the highly anticipated horror sequel 28 Years Later (2025) and its follow-up The Bone Temple (2026). She is also set to lead the BBC crime drama Mint and the HBO series War, solidifying her status as one of the most sought-after young actresses in the industry today.
