Lindsey Normington

Lindsey Elaine Normington, born on July 24, 1996, is a multifaceted talent renowned for her work as an actress, director, writer, and performer. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Diamond, the formidable coworker in Sean Baker's critically acclaimed film, Anora, which won both the Palme d'Or and an Academy Award in 2024. Additionally, Normington made headlines for her significant role in establishing the first unionized strip club in the U.S., the Star Garden in Hollywood.

Hailing from Rockford, Michigan, Normington's passion for performance ignited at a young age when she attended a high school rendition of Little Shop of Horrors. This early inspiration led her to engage in numerous plays and musicals throughout her youth. She graduated from Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in 2018, where she notably starred as Sally Bowles in a college production of Cabaret. During her senior year, she created a one-woman show titled Figurehead, which earned her the Best Emerging Actress award at the 2019 United Solo Festival in New York City.

In 2023, Normington co-directed the short film How To (Without A Doubt) Get Rich And Famous In LA, a project that garnered the Open Projector Night award from the Grand Rapids Film Society. Her television credits include roles as a background dancer in The Idol and Blindspotting, along with appearances in various music videos. In 2025, she will appear in a speaking role in HBO's Hacks and join the cast of Margot's Got Money Troubles.