Biography
Who is Maika Monroe?
Early life and real name
Maika Monroe was born in Santa Barbara, California, with the birth name Dillon Monroe Buckley. Her mother worked as a sign language interpreter, while her father held a position in construction. Although she was born with the name Dillon, she has been known as Maika for most of her life and eventually adopted it as her professional name.
During her teenage years, she spent time in the Dominican Republic. At age 17, she relocated to Cabarete to pursue intensive training in kiteboarding. She managed to complete her final year of high school through an online program while focusing on her athletic pursuits.
Acting career and breakthrough
Her initial acting experience came through a small role on the television drama series Eleventh Hour. She moved into film acting with the 2012 drama At Any Price, where she played the character Cadence Farrow. This project convinced her to move to Los Angeles and commit to a career in acting. Following this, she appeared in minor roles for films like The Bling Ring and the adaptation of the novel Labor Day.
In 2014, she achieved significant success with two major projects. She played Anna Peterson in The Guest and starred as Jamie Height in the horror film It Follows. The latter premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and helped cement her reputation within the genre. She has since appeared in many other thrillers and horror movies, including the 2022 film Watcher and the 2024 independent hit Longlegs, where she starred alongside Nicolas Cage.
Recent projects and filmography
Her work spans various genres beyond horror. She appeared in the action movie Independence Day: Resurgence in 2016 and the neo-noir film Hot Summer Nights in 2017. Other projects include roles in Honey Boy, God Is a Bullet, and Flashback. In 2025, she was featured in the historical fantasy romance 100 Nights of Hero and the film In Cold Light.
She has also participated in promotional work for video games. In early 2026, she appeared in a live-action trailer and short film titled Evil Has Always Had a Name to promote Resident Evil Requiem. Also, she was cast in the adaptation of the Coleen Hoover novel Reminders of Him in 2026. She is also set to return to the It Follows franchise in a sequel titled They Follow.
Personal life and relationships
Outside of her film career, Maika remains an active professional kiteboarder, a pursuit she has maintained since at least 2015. She balances her athletic training with her demanding acting schedule.
Regarding her personal life, she was in a romantic relationship with actor Joe Keery from 2017 until 2022. Since 2023, she has been in a relationship with real estate agent Dalton Gomez.
Birthday and age
Maika Monroe was born on May 29, 1993, which makes Maika 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Maika shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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