| Lilli Kay | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1996-03-18) March 18, 1996 (age 28) Brooklyn, New York |
| Education | Carnegie Mellon University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Lilli Kay (born March 18, 1996) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Penelope Fowler in Netflix series Chambers (2019) and Sofia "Fia" Baxter in Showtime series Your Honor (2020–2023). She also appeared on the fifth season of neo-Western drama series Yellowstone (2022).
Career
Kay starred as Fia Baxter opposite Bryan Cranston and Michael Stuhlbarg in Showtime drama series Your Honor, becoming a series regular in season two. She also appeared in the film Paterno and Netflix series Chambers.
She has a recurring role as Clara Brewer in Yellowstone in season five. She was involved in the first non-heterosexual kiss on the show, kissing her real-life partner, Juli Kocemba.
Kay played Rachelle Horowitz in the film Rustin opposite Colman Domingo, Chris Rock and Jeffrey Wright. She can be seen in indie feature film The Luckiest Man in America opposite Paul Walter Hauser. In June 2024, she was cast in an Apple TV+ golf-based comedy series from Jason Keller, starring Owen Wilson.
Personal life
She is also a musician and a member of the LGBTQA+ community. On the television series Yellowstone, she worked alongside her father Stephen Kay who is a director and executive producer on the series. Her stepmother Piper Perabo also acted in the series.
Filmography
| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Paterno | Dori | |
| 2019 | Madam Secretary | Ruby | Episode: "The New Normal" |
| 2019 | Chambers | Penelope Fowler | Main role; 10 episodes |
| 2020-2023 | Your Honor | Fia Baxter | Main role |
| 2022 | August at Twenty-Two | Emily Walker | |
| 2022 | Yellowstone | Clara Brewer | Recurring role |
| 2023 | Rustin | Rachelle | |
| 2024 | The Luckiest Man in America† | ||
| TBA | Rambler & the Birdie Machine† | Zero | Apple TV+ series |
| TBA | For Worse† | Tina | Post-production |
| TBA | The Heiress† | Christina Onassis | Post-production; Short film |
References
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- Jensen, Erin (16 January 2023). "'Your Honor' star Bryan Cranston on Season 2 premiere shocker, 'new possibility of joy'". USA Today. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
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- Earl, William (10 January 2023). "Yellowstone' Breakout Lilli Kay on Clara's Future Fighting Alongside John Dutton and How Fans Reacted to the Series' First Queer Kiss". Variety. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- "'Queer People Love "Yellowstone"': Lilli Kay Rates Reaction to LGBTQ+ Kiss". Newsweek. 4 January 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- Rice, Lynette (1 January 2023). "Yellowstone' Actress Lilli Kay Talks About Playing Dutton's Confidante And A "Lesbian On The Range"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- Abrams, Bryan (29 December 2023). "Best of 2023: "Rustin" Screenwriter Julian Breece on Giving a Legend his Due". Motionpictures.org. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- Petski, Denise (24 June 2024). "Lilli Kay Joins Owen Wilson In Apple Golf Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- Nebens, Richard (4 June 2024). "Who Is Lilli Kay? 6 Things to Know About Your Honor & Yellowstone Actress". The Direct. Retrieved 8 September 2024.