Storm Reid
Birth dateJuly 1, 2003 (age 23)
Birth placeAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Southern California (B.A.)
OccupationActress
Years active2012–present

Storm Reid (born July 1, 2003) is an American actress. After early roles in the television show A Cross to Bear (2012), the drama film 12 Years a Slave (2013), and the superhero film Sleight (2016), she played the lead role of Meg Murry in the fantasy film A Wrinkle in Time (2018). She garnered further recognition with roles in the thriller film Don't Let Go (2019) and the horror film The Invisible Man (2020).

Reid had supporting roles in the Netflix miniseries When They See Us (2019) and the HBO drama series Euphoria (2019–2022). For playing Riley Abel in the episode "Left Behind" of the drama series The Last of Us (2023), Reid won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. She has since played leading roles in the mystery film Missing (2023) and the horror film The Nun II (2023).

Early life

Reid was born on July 1, 2003, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Rodney and Robyn Simpson Reid.[1][2] She is the youngest of four siblings, which include her brother Josh and two sisters, Iman and Paris.[3] From an early age, Reid aspired to become an actress, and at the age of 9, she and her family moved to Los Angeles for her to pursue acting.[2]

Career

Reid began her professional acting career at a young age, debuting with the television film A Cross To Bear in 2012. In 2013, she starred as Emily in the historical drama film 12 Years a Slave, which received critical acclaim.[4] In 2016, she starred as Tina in the science fiction drama film Sleight, the younger sister of the film's protagonist, Bo.[5] The film was a success, and was received positively.[6][7] Also in 2016, she starred as Aki in the film Lea to the Rescue, which was part of the American Girl film series.[8][9]

In 2017, she appeared as Patricia in the comedy-drama film A Happening of Monumental Proportions, which had been received negatively by critics.[10] Better received was her role as Meg Murry in Ava DuVernay's A Wrinkle in Time, which was based on the novel of the same name.[11] In spite of the film emerging as a box-office bomb, Reid's performance earned praise from critics, with some noting her take on the character as a highlight of the film.[12] Writing for The Hollywood Reporter, Josh Spiegel stated that "Reid is one of the film's biggest assets overall; Meg's arc from being crippled by self-doubt to embracing her faults and her dysfunctional family is wonderfully realized through her expressive and subtle work."[13] For the role, she earned a nomination for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Fantasy Movie Actress and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Role in a Motion Picture.[14][15][16]

In 2019, Reid starred as Lisa in two episodes of the critically acclaimed Netflix limited series When They See Us.[17][18] and began portraying the main role of Gia Bennett, the younger sister of the series' protagonist Rue Bennett, in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria.[19][20][21] That same year, she voiced Nia in the Hulu series The Bravest Knight,[22] and co-starred with David Oyelowo in the drama film Don't Let Go as Ashley, the latter of which earned her and Oyelowo positive reviews.[23][24] FilmSnobReviews wrote that the pair "bring an emotion-filled performance to the screen, capturing grief and confusion to near perfection."[25]

In 2020, Reid starred as Sydney Lanier, the daughter of James Lanier, in the science fiction horror film The Invisible Man, which was a commercial success and received critical acclaim.[26][27] In the same year, she was nominated for the BET YoungStars Award.[28] Reid appears in the superhero film The Suicide Squad, which was released in 2021.[29][30] The following year, she starred opposite Colson Baker, Kevin Bacon and Travis Fimmel in the ensemble action feature One Way.[31]

In 2023, Reid had leading roles in the mystery/thriller film Missing, which was filmed over the COVID-19 pandemic, and the supernatural horror film The Nun II.[32][33][34] Also in 2023, she portrayed Riley Abel in the HBO series The Last of Us, appearing in the episode "Left Behind". /Film's Motamayor wrote that Reid "gives a memorable performance that ... sticks with you long after the credits roll",[35] and Push Square's Bayne said she effectively captured Riley's sense of "youthful pride".[36] For her performance, she won the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Drama Series and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.[37][38]

Personal life

Reid was previously in a relationship with fellow actor Sayeed Shahidi.[39][40][41]

In the fall of 2021, Reid began attending the University of Southern California, majoring in dramatic arts and minoring in African American studies.[42][43] She graduated in May of 2025.[44] She is a Christian.[45]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
201312 Years a SlaveEmily
2015The SummoningKendra
2016SleightTina Wolfe
An American Girl: Lea to the RescueAki
Santa's Boot CampSparkle
2017A Happening of Monumental ProportionsPatricia Crawford
2018A Wrinkle in TimeMargaret "Meg" Murry
2019Don't Let GoAshley Radcliff
2020The Invisible ManSydney "Sid" Lanier
2021The Suicide SquadTyla DuBois
2022One WayRachel
2023MissingJune Allen
The Nun IISister Debra
2026RoommatesLuna

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012A Cross to BearYoung EricaTelevision film
2013The ThundermansAveryEpisode: "This Looks Like a Job For"
Adam DeVine's House PartyLady Trooper #32 episodes
TwangAnnie MontgomeryTelevision film
2014NCIS: Los AngelesRiley PeytonEpisode: "One More Chance"
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & DawnScarlettEpisode: "Scaredy Dance"
2015White WaterCassandraTelevision film
Chicago P.D.DeniseEpisode: "Get Back to Even"
2019When They See UsLisa2 episodes
The Bravest KnightNia (voice)Main role (season 1)
2019–2026EuphoriaGia BennettMain role (seasons 1–2)
2023The Last of UsRiley AbelEpisode: "Left Behind"
The Proud Family: Louder and ProuderEmily (voice)Episode: "Juneteenth"
2024Is It Cake?HerselfEpisode: "Cake on Fire"

Music videos

YearTitleRoleArtist
2017"Family Feud"Jay-Z (feat. Beyoncé)

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2018Teen Choice AwardsChoice Fantasy Movie ActressA Wrinkle in Time[14]
2019NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Breakthrough Role in a Motion Picture[16]
2020BET AwardsYoungStars AwardHerself[28]
2024Black Reel AwardsOutstanding Guest Performance in a Drama SeriesThe Last of Us[46]
2024People's Choice AwardsThe TV Performance of the Year[47]
2024Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series[48]

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