Famous actresses from Washington
Anyone who wants to admire and envy the world's biggest stars needs only to look on Instagram. From A-list movie stars and major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who landed their own sitcoms, there's no shortage of evidence of just how good the good life is. They post pictures of themselves with other big shots on rooftop bars, at exclusive clubs, at backstage parties, and at restaurants where regular people can't get a reservation.
But the vast majority of these celebrities were born and raised outside of Hollywood, finding their way to the bright lights and big money of superstardom from obscure beginnings in regular small towns and cities across the country.
Stacker compiled a list of actresses that were born in Washington from IMDb's most popular list. Movie poster images are from OMDb. Keep reading to see which of your favorite actresses are from your home state.
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Sydney Sweeney
- Born: Spokane, Washington, USA (9/12/1997)
- Known for:
--- Cassie Howard in "Euphoria" (2019-2022)
--- Eden Spencer in "The Handmaid's Tale" (2018)
--- Alice in "Sharp Objects" (2018)
Mikaela Hoover
- Born: Spokane, Washington, USA (7/12/1984)
- Known for:
--- Camila in "The Suicide Squad" (2021)
--- Chelsea Lin in "Love Hard" (2021)
--- Nova Prime's Assistant in "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014)
Eloise Mumford
- Born: Washington, USA (9/24/1986)
- Known for:
--- Kate in "Fifty Shades of Grey" (2015)
--- Kate Kavanagh in "Fifty Shades Freed" (2018)
--- Sasha in "So Undercover" (2012)
Dove Cameron
- Born: Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA (1/15/1996)
- Known for:
--- Liv Rooney / Maddie Rooney in "Liv and Maddie: Cali Style" (2013-2017)
--- Mal in "Descendants" (2015)
--- Liz Larson in "Barely Lethal" (2015)
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Jean Smart
- Born: Seattle, Washington, USA (9/13/1951)
- Known for:
--- Martha Logan in "24" (2006-2007)
--- Carol in "Garden State" (2004)
--- Mrs. Hooten in "I Heart Huckabees" (2004)
Ally Maki
- Born: Seattle, Washington, USA (12/29/1986)
- Known for:
--- Giggle McDimples in "Toy Story 4" (2019)
--- Jess in "Wrecked" (2016-2018)
--- Mina Hess in "Cloak & Dagger" (2018-2019)
Emma Dumont
- Born: Seattle, Washington, USA (11/15/1994)
- Known for:
--- Lorna Dane / Polaris in "The Gifted" (2017-2019)
--- Emma Karn in "Aquarius" (2015-2016)
--- Melanie Segal in "Bunheads" (2012-2013)
Constance Zimmer
- Born: Seattle, Washington, USA (10/11/1970)
- Known for:
--- Quinn King in "UnREAL" (2015-2018)
--- Dana Gordon in "Entourage" (2015)
--- Rosalind Price in "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." (2015)
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Alison Sudol
- Born: Seattle, Washington, USA (12/23/1984)
- Known for:
--- Queenie in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (2016)
--- Queenie Goldstein in "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" (2018)
--- Soundtrack in "What to Expect When You're Expecting" (2012)
Paige Spara
- Born: Washington, Pennsylvania, USA (8/9/1989)
- Known for:
--- Lea Dilallo / Lea in "The Good Doctor" (2017-2021)
--- Bartender in "Home Again" (2017)
--- Audrey in "Kevin from Work" (2015)
Erika Christensen
- Born: Seattle, Washington, USA (8/19/1982)
- Known for:
--- Caroline Wakefield in "Traffic" (2000)
--- Fiona in "Flightplan" (2005)
--- Madison Bell in "Swimfan" (2002)
Megyn Price
- Born: Seattle, Washington, USA (3/24/1971)
- Known for:
--- Claudia Finnerty in "Grounded for Life" (2001-2005)
--- Sarah Heinz in "Mystery, Alaska" (1999)
--- Audrey Bingham in "Rules of Engagement" (2007-2013)
Bianca Kajlich
- Born: Seattle, Washington, USA (3/26/1977)
- Known for:
--- Carver in "Bring It On" (2000)
--- Sara Moyer in "Halloween: Resurrection" (2002)
--- Coffee Girl in "10 Things I Hate About You" (1999)
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Maiara Walsh
- Born: Seattle, Washington, USA (2/18/1988)
- Known for:
--- Mia Valdez in "The Last Ship" (2018)
--- Simone Sinclair in "Switched at Birth" (2012-2017)
--- Wichita in "Zombieland" (2013)
Madelaine Petsch
- Born: Port Orchard, Washington, USA (8/18/1994)
- Known for:
--- Cheryl Blossom / Teen Penelope Blossom in "Riverdale" (2017-2021)
--- Marissa in "F*&% the Prom" (2017)
--- Sarah in "Polaroid" (2019)
Dyan Cannon
- Born: Tacoma, Washington, USA (1/4/1937)
- Known for:
--- Julia Farnsworth in "Heaven Can Wait" (1978)
--- Alice Henderson in "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice" (1969)
--- Myra Bruhl in "Deathtrap" (1982)
Janis Paige
- Born: Tacoma, Washington, USA (9/16/1922)
- Known for:
--- Peggy Dayton in "Silk Stockings" (1957)
--- Deborah Vaughn in "Please Don't Eat the Daisies" (1960)
--- Studio Guide in "Hollywood Canteen" (1944)
Megan Hilty
- Born: Bellevue, Washington, USA (3/29/1981)
- Known for:
--- Ivy Lynn in "Smash" (2012-2013)
--- Rosetta in "Secret of the Wings" (2012)
--- Misty Alise in "BrainDead" (2016)
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Ann Reinking
- Born: Seattle, Washington, USA (11/10/1949)
- Died: 12/12/2020
- Known for:
--- Kate Jagger in "All That Jazz" (1979)
--- Grace Farrell in "Annie" (1982)
--- Micki Salinger in "Micki + Maude" (1984)
Elinor Donahue
- Born: Tacoma, Washington, USA (4/19/1937)
- Known for:
--- Bridget in "Pretty Woman" (1990)
--- Orphanage Woman in "Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare" (1991)
--- Ellie Walker in "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960-1961)
Megalyn Echikunwoke
- Born: Spokane, Washington, USA (5/28/1983)
- Known for:
--- Lisa in "Night School" (2018)
--- Robin in "Late Night" (2019)
--- April in "House of Lies" (2012)
Mimi Gibson
- Born: Renton, Washington, USA (10/19/1948)
- Known for:
--- Lucky in "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" (1961)
--- The Blind One's Granddaughter in "The Ten Commandments" (1956)
--- Evelyn in "The Children's Hour" (1961)
Emily Rose
- Born: Renton, Washington, USA (2/2/1981)
- Known for:
--- Elena Fisher in "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End" (2016)
--- Elena Fisher in "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves" (2009)
--- Elena Fisher in "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception" (2011)
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Michelle Harrison
- Born: Puyallup, Washington, USA (3/24/1975)
- Known for:
--- Jane in "Paycheck" (2003)
--- Maureen in "40 Days and 40 Nights" (2002)
--- Detective Kate Tunney in "The Invisible" (2007)
Sarah Butler
- Born: Tacoma, Washington, USA (2/11/1985)
- Known for:
--- Jennifer in "I Spit on Your Grave" (2010)
--- Holly in "Before The Sun Explodes" (2016)
--- Danielle in "Grey's Anatomy" (2016)
