Sophia Lillis

Sophia Lillis is an American actress. She rose to prominence after starring in various movies such as It (2017), It: Chapter Two (2019), I am Not Okay With This (2020), and Sharp Objects (2018).

Career

Sophia Lillis has to thank her stepfather as he was the first person who let the woman act for his film project. Her first acting role was in a stage production titled A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare.

She starred in an indie film named Losers Club and in a short film titled The Lipstick in 2013. Her debut movie was in 37 in 2016.

This actress received a huge recognition after starring in It, a horror movie adapted from Stephen King’s novel, in 2017.

In the same year, Sophia also appeared in Sia’s music video titled Santa’s Coming for Us. The next year, she appeared in Sharp Objects, an HBO TV series.

In 2019, she played Nancy Drew in a movie called Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase. She was invited to The Ellen DeGeneres Show in May 2019 to talk about that movie.

Later in that year, she appeared in It: Chapter Two. Throughout her career, she was featured in Issue, Wonderland, and Vogue magazine.

Profile

Real Name: Sophia Lillis
Stage Name: Sophia Lillis
Nickname: Sophia
Birthday: February 13, 2002
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Nationality: American
Religion: Christian
Profession: Actress
Education: Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
Hobbies: Drawing and painting
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

Height: 152 cm (5’0″)
Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Red
Eye Color: Blue
Body Measurements: 32-23-33 (Bust -32, Waist -23, and Hips -33 inches)
Shoe Size: 5.5 (US)
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Family

Father: David Lillis
Mother: Juliana Lillis
Brother: Jake Lillis
Sister: –

Boyfriend & Dating History

Jaeden Martell

She was rumored to date Jaeden, her co-star in It (2017), and they reportedly made several appearances together.

However, it seemed that the couple has separated for unknown reasons. It’s also unclear when exactly they chose to part ways.

Net Worth

According to multiple sources online, she reportedly has $1 million to $5 million of net worth.

Sophia seems to primarily earn her income through her acting career, in which she has starred in a number of films and television series.

Acting

For her most prominent work, It, she was reportedly paid $65 thousand according to TMZ.

She then starred for the movie’s second installment, in which she’s set to earn $250 thousand for her performance. It’s also reported that she has a potential $150 thousand of bonus payment.

Facts

Sophia’s trademarks are her red hair and freckles.
She is a woman who has Irish, Swiss-German, and Polish roots.
Her eyes are blue.
Jake Lillis is her twin brother.
Lilis’ favorite food is oysters.
She loves having short hair as she can get both boys and girls.
Steve Martin, Bill Murray, and his stepfather are her biggest influences.
She loves watching Bill Murray’s movies, including Aloha, City of Ember, and The Monuments Men.
Her favorite movie is Last Year at Marienbad.
She likes reading The Stranger and Brave New World.
This actress also loves scrolling on Tumblr.
Cranberries, The Psychedelic Furs, and Talking Heads are Lillis’s favorite music bands.
She is a massive fan of Steven Universe by Cartoon Network.
Museums are her go-to place to visit.
Fear of failure is Lillis’s inspiration.
Writing is Lillis’s favorite way to communicate.
Although she’s grateful for working in blockbusters, she prefers to work on indie movies.
She loves being part of dark and in-depth movies.
She becomes friends with her co-stars, including Jaeden Martell, Finn Wolfhard, and Wyatt Oleff.
Her parents divorced when Lillis was a child.
Lillis grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and lived with her mother and stepfather.
Lillis’s stepfather, Christopher Mellevold, is a filmmaker and photographer.
She failed her driving test on the first attempt.
After she becomes more famous, her twin brother often asks her to pay for things.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Knight’s Camp (TBA), as TBA
Bobby Fox in the Lower Dimension (TBA), as TBA
Trap House (TBA), as TBA
Asteroid City (2023), as Shelly Borden
The Adults (2023), as Maggie
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2020), as Doric
Gretel & Hansel (2020), as Gretel
Uncle Frank (2020), as Beth Bledsoe
It: Chapter Two (2019), as Young Beverly Marsh
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (2019), as Nancy Drew
It (2017), as Beverly Marsh

TV Series

The Chair Company (TBA), as Natalie Trosper
All Her Fault (Peacock ⏐ TBA) as Carrie
Acting for a Cause (Instagram ⏐ 2020), as Helen
I Am Not Okay with This (Netflix ⏐ 2020), as Sydney Novak
Sharp Objects (HBO ⏐ 2018), as Young Camille Preaker

TV Shows

The Real Housewives (Bravo ⏐ 2012), as herself

Music Video Appearances

Santa’s Coming For Us (2017) – Sia
Nothing to Find (2017) – The War on Drugs

Awards

2017 New Mexico Film Critics – Best Young Actor/Actress – It

Nominations

2020 Music City Film Critics Association – Best Young Actress – It: Chapter Two
2018 Saturn Awards – Best Performance by a Younger Actor – It
2018 Online Film & Television Association – Best Youth Performance – It
2017 Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association – Best Youth Performance – It
2017 Seattle Film Critics Society – Best Youth Performance – It
2017 San Diego Film Critics Society – Breakthrough Artist – It

Quotes

“I’m not really a redhead, but I keep playing these redhead actresses. Which I don’t mind; I think it’s fun.”

“Juggling your personal life, your social life, and your work is hard, especially when you’re in school like I am, but I think it’s worth it.”

“I always have roles with a depressing childhood for some reason. I have a nice childhood, so I don’t know why.”

“When I first started acting, I knew that you have to learn different skills for different roles.”

“To be honest, I think I would like a really fun, quirky character with an interesting background.”

“I love to learn new things, even though I might not master it. That takes a lot of time.”

“I’ve always wanted to be – I know people think this is an insult – but a jack of all trades.”

“‘Junebug’ is my favorite Amy Adams movie. I remember watching ‘Mama’ a lot.”

“One thing I learned about Jean-Marc is that he’s very good with kids. He’s very nice to the kids, especially.”

Pics of Sophia Lillis

1. The yellow jacket is stunning on her

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2. Lillis’s bright smile is precious!

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3. The pattern on her skirt is unique

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4. Lillis wears a pastel pink dress

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5. She shows the black and white photos

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FAQs

Who is Sophia Lillis?

She is an American actress.

Who is Sophia Lillis’s real name?

Her real name is Sophia Lillis.

What makes Sophia Lillis famous?

She rose to prominence after starring in various movies such as It (2017), It: Chapter Two (2019), I am Not Okay With This (2020), and Sharp Objects (2018).