Biography
Who is Haley Bennett?
Early life and name
Born in Fort Myers, Florida, she was given the name Haley Loraine Keeling at birth. Her parents met at a church and later traveled to Florida. Her ancestry includes German, Romanian, Lithuanian, and Scottish roots. During her childhood, she lived in both Florida and Ohio, moving frequently between her mother and father after they divorced when she was six years old.
She has described her upbringing as a nomadic experience, noting that she rarely stayed in one location for more than two years. While in Ohio, she lived in rural and suburban settings where she spent time outdoors. She eventually attended high schools in both Stow, Ohio, and Naples, Florida. At thirteen, she enrolled at a modeling school and later participated in conventions for modeling and talent in 2001 and 2006. By age eighteen, she persuaded her mother to accompany her to Los Angeles to pursue acting opportunities, where she eventually secured representation.
Acting career beginnings
Haley Bennett secured the role of popstar Cora Corman in the 2007 romantic comedy Music and Lyrics during her third audition. This role served as her feature film debut. She contributed to the soundtrack for the film, recording songs such as Way Back into Love and Buddha's Delight. Following this, she signed with 550 Music and NuSound Records, though she did not release a full album.
After her debut, she appeared in College and The Haunting of Molly Hartley in 2008. She also had a brief appearance in the film Marley and Me. In subsequent years, she took on roles in projects like the horror thriller The Hole and the drama Arcadia Lost. She also filmed a pilot for a crime-drama series titled Outlaw Country, which was later broadcast as a television movie in 2012.
Major film roles
In 2014, she appeared alongside Denzel Washington in The Equalizer. The following year, she starred in the first-person perspective film Hardcore Henry. Her career continued with well-known roles in 2016, including Emma Cullen in The Magnificent Seven, Megan Hipwell in The Girl on the Train, and Mamie Murphy in Rules Don't Apply. Critics offered positive feedback regarding her performances in these projects.
She played a lead role in the psychological thriller Swallow in 2019, which she also produced. This film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, where she earned the award for Best Actress. Later projects include the 2020 releases The Devil All the Time and Hillbilly Elegy. She has also appeared in films like The Red Sea Diving Resort, Borderlands, and Till, while continuing her work as a producer.
Personal life and height
Standing at 173 centimeters tall, she maintains a private life. In early 2017, she began a relationship with English film director Joe Wright. The couple welcomed a daughter on December 27, 2018. As of 2019, she and her family reside in Bruton, Somerset, England. She uses her mother's former married name professionally.
Birthday and age
Haley Bennett was born on January 7, 1988, which makes Haley 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Haley shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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