Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1978-02-09
- Born Place: Santa Rosa, California, USA
Also Known As:
Heidi Louise Moneymaker
Heidi Moneymaker
Heidi Moneymaker (born February 9, 1978, in Santa Rosa, California) is an acclaimed American stunt performer, stunt coordinator, and actress, widely regarded as one of the top stuntwomen in Hollywood. Her journey into the world of action began with an exceptional career in gymnastics; she was a decorated collegiate gymnast at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she earned numerous accolades and was a key member of two NCAA Championship teams.After graduating from UCLA, Moneymaker transitioned her athletic prowess into the film industry. Her first major stunt role was doubling for Drew Barrymore in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003). She quickly became a highly sought-after stunt double, known for her precision, athleticism, and fearlessness. She is perhaps most recognized for being the primary stunt double for Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a role she held since Iron Man 2 (2010) through Black Widow (2021). Her work has been instrumental in shaping the character's iconic and grounded fight style.Moneymaker's extensive filmography as a stunt performer includes a vast array of high-profile action films such as Mission: Impossible III, Fast & Furious, Ocean's Thirteen, Spider-Man 3, The Avengers, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Endgame, John Wick: Chapter 2, and Avatar: The Way of Water. She has also moved into stunt coordinating, with credits like The Hunt (2020), Hawkeye (2021), and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).Heidi Moneymaker is also a member of the renowned 87Eleven Action Design company, co-founded by Chad Stahelski and David Leitch, demonstrating her standing among the industry's elite action professionals. Her contributions have significantly elevated the quality and realism of action sequences in countless blockbusters.
