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- Birthday: 1994-10-23
- Born Place: Kalispell, Montana, USA
Margaret Qualley
Margaret Qualley, born Sarah Margaret Qualley on October 23, 1994, in Kalispell, Montana, is an American actress, dancer, and model. She is the youngest child of actress Andie MacDowell and former model Paul Qualley, and has two siblings: Rainey, an actress and singer-songwriter, and Justin, a real estate agent. Raised in Missoula and later Asheville, North Carolina, Margaret developed a passion for dance at an early age. She attended the North Carolina School of the Arts and trained as a classical ballet dancer, earning an apprenticeship at the American Ballet Theatre before transitioning to acting. Margaret began her career in modeling at 16, walking for designers like Alberta Ferretti and Chanel during New York and Paris Fashion Weeks. She also appeared in campaigns for brands such as Kenzo, Ralph Lauren, and Kate Spade. Her acting debut came in 2013 with a small role in Gia Coppola’s Palo Alto. She gained recognition for her role as Jill Garvey in HBO’s The Leftovers (2014–2017) and earned critical acclaim for her performances in Fosse/Verdon (2019) and Maid (2021), the latter of which earned her Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. In 2023, Margaret starred in the body-horror film The Substance alongside Demi Moore, and appeared in Yorgos Lanthimos’s surrealist fantasy Poor Things. She also featured in Ethan Coen’s comedy Drive-Away Dolls and starred in the erotic thriller Sanctuary. Her recent work continues to showcase her versatility and commitment to diverse roles. Margaret married musician and producer Jack Antonoff in August 2023. Their relationship has been publicly celebrated, with Antonoff's band Bleachers releasing the song “Margaret,” inspired by her, and her appearance in the music video for “Tiny Moves” . Known for her ethereal presence and nuanced performances, Margaret Qualley has established herself as a distinctive talent in contemporary cinema and television.
