Megan Stott
Megan Stott is an American actress and former child actress. She had her breakthrough role in Little Fires Everywhere (2020) and had the lead role in 2024 series Penelope.
Early life
[edit]From Fayetteville, North Carolina, she began acting at a young age, putting plays on with her brothers at home. She was encouraged to sign up with acting agencies by her vocal coach. She attended an online public school.[1][2]
Career
[edit]She had her first television role in 2020 playing Izzy, the daughter of Reese Witherspoon’s character in the adaptation of Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere.[3][4] In April 2020, she joined the cast of the family comedy film Yes Day alongside Jennifer Garner and Jenna Ortega.[5] In 2021, she appeared in comedy horror anthology series Just Beyond.[6]
In 2024, she had the lead role of Penelope in Netflix coming-of-age television series Penelope written by Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn.[7][8] That year, she had a lead role in action thriller film Aftermath alongside Dylan Sprouse and Mason Gooding.[9][10]
Personal life
[edit]She plays the violin.[11]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Little Fires Everywhere | Izzy Richardson | 7 episodes |
| 2021 | Yes Day | Layla | Feature |
| 2021 | Just Beyond | Olivia | 1 episode |
| 2024 | Penelope | Penelope | Lead role |
| 2024 | Aftermath | Madeleine Daniels | Feature |
References
[edit]- ^ "Who Is Megan Stott? 4 Things to Know About Penelope Netflix Actress - Wiki Bio Details". The Direct. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ Nash, Sydney. "MEGAN STOTT". Contentmode.com. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "LIGHTS ON: MEGAN STOTT". Wonderland Magazine. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "HOW 'LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE' STAR MEGAN STOTT IS BURNING UP THE INDUSTRY". Vmagazine. 8 April 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ Reynolds, Daniel (April 16, 2020). "Little Fires Everywhere's Megan Stott on the LGBTQ Importance of Izzy". The Advocate. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 26, 2021). "'Just Beyond': Christine Ko, Malcolm Barrett, Sally Pressman, Cedric Joe, Riki Lindhome, Tim Heidecker Among 17 Cast In Disney+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (August 13, 2024). "Mark Duplass-Created Coming-of-Age Series 'Penelope' Sets September Netflix Premiere". Variety. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ Bergeson, Samanatha (January 22, 2024). "'Penelope' First Look: Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn's TV Series Follows a Teen Runaway with Austin Abrams Co-Starring". Indie Wire. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (31 January 2023). "Dylan Sprouse & Mason Gooding Set For Voltage Pictures' Action Thriller 'Aftermath' – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ Mendohlson, Scott (31 January 2023). "Dylan Sprouse and Mason Gooding to Star in Patrick Lussier's Actioner 'Aftermath'". The Wrap. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Megan Stott - Actress, Little Fires Everywhere". The Newsette. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
External links
[edit]- Megan Stott at IMDb