Laura Ruth Harrier, born on March 28, 1990, is a talented American actress and model. She embarked on her modeling career at the age of 17 when a location scout noticed her potential. This led her to relocate to New York City, where she quickly gained representation from renowned agencies such as IMG Models and Wilhelmina Models. Harrier has graced the pages of several prominent magazines and has been featured in advertising campaigns for brands like Urban Outfitters, Macy's, and Steve Madden, earning her the title of the face of Garnier.
Transitioning from modeling to acting, Harrier studied at the William Esper Studio and made her mark in the entertainment industry with her role as Destiny Evans in the 2013 reboot of the soap opera One Life to Live. Her breakout moment came in 2017 when she played Liz Allan, Peter Parker's love interest, in Spider-Man: Homecoming, which significantly raised her profile. She further solidified her status with her portrayal of civil rights activist Patrice Dumas in BlacKkKlansman (2018), earning a nomination for a Black Reel Award.
In 2019, she took on the role of an art student in the independent film Balance, Not Symmetry, and in 2020, she starred as Camille Washington in Netflix's miniseries Hollywood. Additionally, Harrier is a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton and has collaborated with luxury brands like Bulgari, Calvin Klein, and Boss. She is also a passionate advocate for civil rights and equality, using her social media platform to raise awareness on important issues.
