Emma Laird
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1998-09-08
    • Born Place: Scotland
  • Also Known As:

    エマ・レアード, اما لایرد

Emma Laird

Emma Laird is a rising Scottish actress and former model, known for her striking screen presence and rapid ascent in the world of film and television. Born on September 8, 1998, in Scotland, Laird began her career as a model after being scouted at a music festival at the age of 16. She signed with Models 1 and worked internationally for several years, representing brands like Pandora. However, disillusioned by the modeling industry's limitations, she shifted her focus to acting and studied at the New York Film Academy, where she honed her craft.Her breakthrough came in 2021 with a lead role as Iris in Taylor Sheridan’s crime thriller series Mayor of Kingstown on Paramount+. Her performance as a complex escort navigating a violent prison town drew critical acclaim and earned her a spot on Variety’s “10 Brits to Watch” list. She followed that success with prominent roles in The Crowded Room (2023), opposite Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried, and in Kenneth Branagh’s A Haunting in Venice (2023), where she played Desdemona Holland.In 2024, Laird further expanded her dramatic range with The Brutalist and Satisfaction, the latter premiering at SXSW. She is also set to star in several high-profile upcoming projects, including Terry Gilliam’s Carnival: At the End of Days, BBC’s crime drama Mint, and the noir thriller Blood on Snow, directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. In 2025, she enters the horror genre with a major role in Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later, playing a pivotal character named Jimmima, and is confirmed to appear in its sequel The Bone Temple.With her blend of modeling experience, formal acting training, and a growing list of diverse, high-caliber roles, Emma Laird is quickly establishing herself as one of the most exciting emerging talents in British and international cinema.

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