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Who is Margaret Qualley?
Margaret Qualley is an American actress, model, dancer, and also a singer. Most people associate her with being Andie MacDowell’s daughter. Margaret recently became a focal point with her appearance as Mia Sutton in the Netflix series ‘Death Note’. She is widely recognized for her part in HBO’s ‘The Leftovers’ where she portrays the daughter of Justin Theroux’s character. She is often referred to as HBO’s It girl and has starred in various films such as ‘Palo Alto’, ‘The Nice Guys’, and ‘Novitiate’. Margaret, who has modeled for celebrated artists such as Ryan Roche and Alberta Ferretti, has also featured in various magazines like W, Vogue, Teen Vogue, and Vanity Fair.
Prior to her acting debut, she enjoyed a successful modeling career. She has appeared in various TV series, often in minor parts. She also possesses singing skills, evidenced by the songs she has performed alongside her older sister Rainey Qualley. Margaret is a professional dancer who has performed with both the American Ballet Theatre and North Carolina Dance Theatre. Since childhood, she has undergone ballet training.
For her performances in the FX biographical miniseries Fosse/Verdon (2019) and the Netflix drama miniseries Maid (2021), she won critical acclaim and nominations at the Primetime Emmy Awards, playing the roles of Ann Reinking and the title character respectively. Since then, Qualley has been seen in Yorgos Lanthimos’ movies Poor Things (2023) and Kinds of Kindness (2024), along with the body horror film The Substance (2024).
| Real Name/Full Name | Sarah Margaret Qualley |
| Date Of Birth | 23 October 1994 |
| Age | 31 years old |
| Birthplace | Kalispell, Montana, United States. |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Father Name | Paul J. Qualley. |
| Mother Name | Andie MacDowell. |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inch |
| Weight | 59 kg |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse Name | Jack Antonoff (M. 2023) |
| Children Name | N/A |
| Siblings Name | Justin Qualley, and Qualley. |
| Profession | Actress, and Model. |
| Net Worth | $13 Million. |
Early Life & Education
Born on October 23, 1994, Sarah Margaret Qualley originates from Kalispell, Montana. Andie MacDowell and Paul Qualley are her parents, both being actresses and models. Her sister, Rainey Qualley, who is also an actress and singer, is older than her, and she has an older brother named Justin.
Margaret’s acting passion was clear from childhood, though she concurrently engaged in other pursuits. Initially, her efforts were centered on dance, with a focus on becoming a ballerina. However, she later redirected her attention to acting and pursued a Master of Acting degree at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London to enhance her skills and deepen her understanding of the profession.
Career
In the 2013 drama film Palo Alto, she took a small role as Raquel, making her acting debut. Known for her performance as a troubled teenager in the HBO series The Leftovers, which was active from 2014 to 2017, she became more popular. In 2019, she was bestowed with a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her dual role as actress and dancer Ann Reinking in the FX biographical miniseries Fosse/Verdon, a performance that garnered her significant acclaim. Margaret has displayed her vocal performance skills in the video game Death Stranding (2019). Her career features films such as The Nice Guys (2016), Death Note (2017), and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).
In 2019, opposite Kristen Stewart and Jack O’Connell, Benedict Andrews directed Seberg, the film in which Qualley starred. On May 29, it was announced that Qualley would portray Mama in Hideo Kojima’s PlayStation 4 game Death Stranding. Lockne, Mama’s twin sister, was another role she played in the game. In 2020, Qualley starred in Wake Up, a short film directed by Olivia Wilde, and in the feature My Salinger Year, opposite Sigourney Weaver and directed by Philippe Falardeau, which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in February 2020.
In 2021, Qualley was the star of the Maid miniseries on Netflix, which was inspired by Stephanie Land’s memoir. For her performance she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie. That same year, 2022, she acted in Claire Denis’s film Stars at Noon, which featured Joe Alwyn.
In 2023, Qualley not only executive produced and starred in the erotic thriller Sanctuary but also co-starred alongside Christopher Abbott. In 2023, she acted in Yorgos Lanthimos’s surrealist fantasy film Poor Things, co-starring with Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo. The comedy road film Drive-Away Dolls, which was released in 2024, starred Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan.
In 2025, Qualley starred alongside Richard Linklater in the film Blue Moon, which had its premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in February. Next, in 2025, she starred in Ethan Coen’s comedic film Honey Don’t!, which had its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, and also had a minor role in Happy Gilmore 2. In the black comedy thriller “How to Make a Killing,” directed by John Patton Ford, she co-starred alongside Glen Powell. She will also co-star in “The Dog Stars,” directed by Ridley Scott, alongside Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin.
Filmography
Movies
- 2013 Palo Alto
- 2016 The Nice Guys
- 2017 Novitiate
- 2017 The Vanishing of Sidney Hall
- 2017 Death Note
- 2018 Donnybrook
- 2019 Io
- 2019 Native Son
- 2019 Adam
- 2019 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
- 2019 Strange but True
- 2019 Seberg
- 2020 My Salinger Year
- 2022 Stars at Noon
- 2022 Sanctuary
- 2023 Poor Things
- 2024 Drive-Away Dolls
- 2024 Kinds of Kindness
- 2024 The Substance
- 2025 Blue Moon
- 2025 Honey Don’t!
- 2025 Happy Gilmore 2
- 2026 How to Make a Killing
TV Series
- 2014–2017 The Leftovers (TV Series)
- 2018 Asesinato en el Hormiguero Express (TV Series)
- 2019 Fosse/Verdon (TV Series)
- 2020 Acting for a Cause (TV Series)
- 2021 Maid (TV Series)
Personal Life
Margaret Qualley prefers a private life, and limited details about her relationships are publicly available. No public details exist concerning her current relationship status, or her marital status, or any offspring. Margaret concentrates on her career, where her standout talent continues to create significant impact.
Net Worth
Qualley’s growing recognition in the entertainment sector has significantly enhanced her financial status. Her net worth, while varying specifics, is approximately $13 million. As she consistently takes on mesmerizing parts and establishes herself as a highly regarded actress, her net worth is anticipated to rise.
