Naomi Ackie

Naomi Ackie is a British actress and producer celebrated for her dynamic performances across film and television. Born 22 August 1991 in Walthamstow, London, England, Ackie trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama before breaking out with her award-winning turn in Lady Macbeth (2016), a role that earned her the British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer and established her as a rising talent in British cinema.

Ackie gained international recognition with her role as Jannah in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and solidified her TV presence with the BAFTA-winning performance of Bonnie in The End of the F**ing World* (Netflix, 2019), for which she won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in Master of None (Netflix), further showcasing her range on screen.

In 2022, Ackie delivered a highly acclaimed portrayal of Whitney Houston in the biographical drama I Wanna Dance with Somebody, earning broad critical praise and the Trophée Chopard Female Revelation at Cannes.

Her more recent work highlights her versatile and ascending career trajectory: Ackie starred as Frida in the thriller Blink Twice (2024), played Nasha in Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 (2025), and appeared in The Thursday Murder Club (2025). She continued to gain momentum with Sorry, Baby (2025), winning the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Performance for her compelling work in the indie drama.

In 2026, Ackie’s performances continued to attract notice with nominations at the London Film Critics Circle Awards for British/Irish Performer of the Year, and she has a slate of upcoming projects that demonstrate her expanding range, including Shelter and an ensemble cast in I Love Boosters (2026).