Leah Jeffries

Leah Sava Jeffries is a young American actress who has rapidly made a name for herself in Hollywood with a combination of talent, determination, and natural screen presence. Born on September 25, 2009, in Detroit, Michigan, Jeffries began her acting career at a very young age. She gained early experience in the entertainment industry through modeling and small television roles before landing parts that would bring her to wider attention.

Jeffries appeared in the Fox series Empire and the BET series Rel before making her film debut. She gained attention for her role in the action thriller Beast (2022), starring alongside Idris Elba. In the film, she played one of Elba’s daughters who must survive a rogue lion attack while on a trip to South Africa. Her performance demonstrated poise and emotional depth well beyond her years, and the film’s commercial success helped raise her profile in Hollywood.

Her biggest role to date has been as Annabeth Chase in Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which premiered in December 2023. The casting initially drew controversy online, but Jeffries’ powerful and nuanced performance quickly silenced critics and won over fans of the book series. Author Rick Riordan publicly championed her casting and praised her work. Her portrayal of the intelligent and fierce daughter of Athena has been widely celebrated, and the role has made her one of the most prominent young actresses in the streaming television landscape.

As of 2026, Leah Jeffries’ net worth is estimated at $1 million. At just 16 years old, she is already established as a key part of a major Disney+ franchise, with multiple seasons of Percy Jackson ahead of her. Her early career trajectory suggests enormous potential for future growth, and she has become an inspiring figure for young audiences around the world. With her talent and the backing of a major franchise, Jeffries is poised to become one of the defining young actresses of her generation.