Daisy Edgar-Jones

Daisy Edgar-Jones is a British actress who has quickly emerged as one of the most talented performers of her generation, known for her nuanced and emotionally powerful work. Born on May 24, 1998, in Islington, London, England, she grew up in a creative household with her father Philip Edgar-Jones, a television director. She studied at the National Youth Theatre and the Open Door Theatre Company before attending the prestigious drama training program at the Identity School of Acting.

Edgar-Jones gained international recognition with her breakout role as Marianne Sheridan in the BBC/Hulu adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel ‘Normal People’ (2020). Her chemistry with co-star Paul Mescal and her deeply authentic portrayal of the complex young woman earned her a BAFTA Television Award nomination and widespread critical acclaim. The series became a cultural phenomenon during the early pandemic era and launched both actors into the spotlight.

Her transition to film proved equally successful. Edgar-Jones starred in ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ (2022), an adaptation of Delia Owens’ bestselling novel, which earned over $140 million at the global box office. She followed this with the action blockbuster ‘Twisters’ (2024), the standalone sequel to the 1996 classic ‘Twister,’ which demonstrated her ability to anchor a major studio tentpole film. Her performance earned praise for bringing emotional depth to the spectacle-driven production.

With a net worth estimated at $4 million in 2026, Edgar-Jones has built her wealth through increasingly high-profile acting roles in both television and film. Her trajectory from BBC drama star to Hollywood leading lady has been remarkably swift. She continues to balance commercial projects with more intimate character-driven work, and her growing star power has made her one of the most sought-after young actresses in the industry on both sides of the Atlantic.