Cailee Spaeny

Biography

Cailee Spaeny (born July 24, 1998) is an American actress. Her first major roles were in the science fiction film Pacific Rim Uprising and the neo-noir film Bad Times at the El Royale (both 2018). Her television roles include appearances in the miniseries Devs (2020), Mare of Easttown (2021), and the second season of the anthology series Beef (2026). For producing the latter, she earned a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. In 2023, Spaeny received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Priscilla Presley in the biographical film Priscilla, for which she received the Volpi Cup for Best Actress and a nomination for a Golden Globe Award. She gained further recognition for her roles in the dystopian drama film Civil War (2024), the science fiction horror film Alien: Romulus (2024), and the murder mystery Wake Up Dead Man (2025).