Cailee Spaeny has steadily grown from a young performer in Missouri into one of Hollywood’s most versatile actresses. Born in 1998, she made her feature-film debut in Pacific Rim: Uprising and quickly moved into acclaimed projects across film and television. Her portrayal of Priscilla Presley in Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla became a defining career moment, earning her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at Venice and a Golden Globe nomination. She has since appeared in Civil War, Alien: Romulus, Beef, and Wake Up Dead Man.
Cailee Spaeny Quick Bio
Category
Full Information
Full Name
Cailee Spaeny
Date of Birth
July 24, 1998
Height
5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)
Age
28 years old
Birthplace
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Raised In
Springfield, Missouri, United States
Nationality
American
Profession
Actress, Singer, Producer
Years Active
2016–present
Known For
Priscilla, Alien: Romulus, Civil War, Pacific Rim: Uprising, Beef
Parents
Mark Spaeny and Reja Spaeny
Siblings
One of nine children; she is the seventh child
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Estimated Net Worth
Approximately $2 million
Education
Homeschooled during her early years; later focused on performing
Early Performing Experience
Springfield Little Theatre and Silver Dollar City
Music Background
Learned guitar and piano and performed with a rock cover band
Debut Single
“Fallin” (2016)
First Screen Role
Counting to 1000 (2016 short film)
Feature Film Debut
Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)
Television Debut
Devs (2020)
Breakthrough Performance
Priscilla Presley inPriscilla(2023)
Major 2024 Films
Civil War and Alien: Romulus
Recent Television Work
Beef
Recent Film
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Major Award
Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival (2023)
Golden Globe Recognition
2024 nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama forPriscilla
Emmy Recognition
2026 Primetime Emmy recognition as an executive producer ofBeef
Hair Color
Brown
Eye Color
Brown
Marital Status
Not publicly married
Relationship Status
Keeps her private life largely away from the public spotlight
Career Beginning
Started performing in local theater and music before moving into professional acting
Hollywood Breakthrough
Amara Namani inPacific Rim: Uprising
Important Career Turning Point
Playing Priscilla Presley in Sofia Coppola’sPriscilla
Priscilla Connection
Worked with Sofia Coppola and Jacob Elordi and met Priscilla Presley while preparing for the role
Civil War Role
Jessie, an aspiring photojournalist
Cailee Spaeny Images
A Timeline Cailee Spaeny
Year
Career Milestone
1998
Born on July 24, 1998, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and raised in Springfield, Missouri.
Childhood
Became involved with the Springfield Little Theatre, taking acting, voice and dance classes.
2014–2015
Played Dorothy in a production of The Wizard of Oz.
2016
Appeared in the short film Counting to 1000 and released her debut single “Fallin.”
2018
Made her major feature-film debut as Amara Namani in Pacific Rim: Uprising.
2018
Also appeared in Bad Times at the El Royale, On the Basis of Sex and Vice.
2020
Made her television debut in Devs and appeared in The Craft: Legacy.
2021
Appeared in Mare of Easttown and How It Ends.
2022
Played Anna Eleanor Roosevelt in The First Lady.
2023
Starred as Priscilla Presley in Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla.
2023
Won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice International Film Festival.
2024
Received a Golden Globe nomination for Priscilla.
2024
Starred in Civil War as Jessie.
2024
Led the cast of Alien: Romulus as Rain Carradine.
2025
Appeared in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
2026
Returned to the spotlight with Beef and received a Primetime Emmy nomination as an executive producer.
Cailee Spaeny Family
Family Member
Information
Father
Mark Spaeny
Mother
Reja Spaeny
Siblings
Eight siblings
Position in Family
Seventh of nine children
Known Sibling
Caisha Spaeny
Family Hometown
Springfield, Missouri
Family Support
Her mother accompanied her on repeated trips to Los Angeles for auditions.
Family Connection to Elvis
Her parents were major Elvis Presley fans, and her mother collected Elvis memorabilia.
Graceland Connection
The family traveled to Memphis to visit Graceland during Cailee’s childhood.
Cailee Spaeny Awards & Nominations
Year
Award / Organization
Category
Work
Result
2023
Venice International Film Festival
Volpi Cup – Best Actress
Priscilla
Won
2023
Gotham Awards
Outstanding Lead Performance
Priscilla
Nominated
2023
Florida Film Critics Circle
Breakout Award
Priscilla
Nominated
2023
North Texas Film Critics Association
Best Actress
Priscilla
Nominated
2023
Greater Western New York Film Critics Association
Breakthrough Performance
Priscilla
Nominated
2024
Golden Globe Awards
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Priscilla
Nominated
2024
Satellite Awards
Best Actress in a Motion Picture
Priscilla
Nominated
2024
London Critics Circle Film Awards
Breakthrough Performer of the Year
Priscilla
Nominated
2024
Online Film & Television Association
Breakthrough Performance: Female
Priscilla
Nominated
2025
Saturn Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Alien: Romulus
Nominated
2025
Critics Choice Super Awards
Best Actress in an Action Movie
Civil War
Nominated
2025
Critics Choice Super Awards
Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie
Alien: Romulus
Nominated
2025
Golden Scythe Horror Awards
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Alien: Romulus
Won
2026
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Beef
Nominated
2026
Gotham TV Awards
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Beef
Nominated
2026
Gotham TV Awards
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Limited or Anthology Series
Beef
Nominated
2026
Astra TV Awards
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Beef
Nominated
Cailee Spaeny Handbag Collection
Occasion / Appearance
Handbag
Details
Miu Miu Tales & Tellers, 2024
Miu Miu handbag
White handbag carried with a black Miu Miu dress.
Venice / Miu Miu appearances
Miu Miu bags
She has frequently been styled with Miu Miu accessories.
2026 Fashion Appearances
Miu Miu bags
Recent public styling continues her association with the brand.
Cailee Spaeny Dress Collection
Event / Year
Dress / Look
Style
Golden Globes 2024
Floral-print dress
Tea-length silhouette with sweetheart neckline and corseted detailing.
AFI FEST 2018
Black embellished gown
Crystal-embellished bodice with a flowing tulle skirt.
Venice Film Festival 2023
Black velvet gown
Sleek, minimalist evening look.
Miu Miu Tales & Tellers 2024
Black Miu Miu dress
Short-sleeved design with a pleated skirt.
Governors Awards 2024
Ivory gown
Elegant fitted design featuring a prominent bow detail.
2026 Emmy Awards
Custom Miu Miu
Red look styled with matching red lipstick.
2026 Venice appearances
Miu Miu dresses
Several refined Miu Miu looks during the festival period.
Cailee Spaeny Social Media
Platform
Account / Status
Instagram
@caileespaeny
Facebook
Cailee Spaeny official page
YouTube
Cailee Spaeny-related channel/profile
Social Media Style
Relatively private and selective compared with many Hollywood celebrities
Instagram Activity
Spaeny has spoken about finding social media uncomfortable and keeping her online presence relatively limited.
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