Storm Reid is an American actress and producer. She rose to prominence for her starring role as Meg Murray in Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time and has since become one of Hollywood’s leading young actresses through acclaimed performances in Euphoria, The Last of Us, Missing, The Invisible Man, and The Nun II.
In 2024, she won a Primetime Emmy Award for her guest performance as Riley Abel in The Last of Us, cementing her reputation as one of the industry’s brightest young talents.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Storm Reid
- Stage Name: Storm Reid
- Born: July 1, 2003
- Age: 22 years old
- Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: African American
- Occupation: Actress, Producer
- Height: 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Rodney Reid and Robyn Simpson Reid
- Siblings: Josh Reid, Iman Reid, and Paris Reid
- Spouse: Shedeur Sanders
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Storm Reid was born on July 1, 2003, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Rodney Reid, a personal trainer and life coach, and Robyn Simpson Reid, a producer and entrepreneur.
She is the youngest of four children and was raised alongside her older brother, Josh Reid, and two older sisters, Iman Reid and Paris Reid.
From an early age, Storm dreamed of becoming an actress, prompting her family to relocate to Los Angeles when she was 9 to support her career.
She initially attended public school before switching to homeschooling because of her acting commitments.
In 2021, she enrolled at the University of Southern California (USC), majoring in Dramatic Arts with a minor in African American Studies.
Career
Storm Reid began her professional acting career with the television film A Cross to Bear (2012) before appearing in the Academy Award-winning historical drama 12 Years a Slave (2013).
She continued building her résumé with roles in Sleight and Lea to the Rescue, but her breakthrough came in 2018 when she starred as Meg Murray in A Wrinkle in Time, directed by Ava DuVernay.
The role brought her international recognition and established her as one of Hollywood’s most promising young actresses.
Reid expanded her career with standout performances as Gia Bennett in HBO’s Euphoria, Sydney Lanier in The Invisible Man, June Allen in Missing, and Sister Debra in The Nun II.
In 2023, she portrayed Riley Abel in HBO’s The Last of Us, earning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
Alongside acting, she co-founded A Seed & Wings Productions with her mother, producing projects that amplify diverse voices and stories.
Awards and Nominations
- Primetime Emmy Award – Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (The Last of Us) (Winner)
- Black Reel Award – Outstanding Guest Performance in a Drama Series (Winner)
- NAACP Image Award nominee
- BET YoungStars Award nominee
- Teen Choice Award nominee for A Wrinkle in Time
Social Media
- Instagram: @stormreid
- Facebook: Storm Reid
- X (formerly Twitter): @stormreid
- TikTok: @stormreid
Personal Life
Storm Reid, 22, previously dated actor Sayeed Shahidi, the younger brother of actress Yara Shahidi. More recently, she was linked to college football player Shedeur Sanders, though the relationship ended.
She has since kept her romantic life private and is believed to be single. Storm Reid does not have any children.
Storm enjoys fashion, travelling, philanthropy, mentoring young creatives, and balancing her career with her university education. She stands 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) tall.
Net Worth
Storm Reid has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. Her income comes from acting, producing, endorsement deals, brand partnerships, and public appearances. As her career continues to expand with leading roles in major film and television productions, her financial success is expected to grow.
Filmography
- 12 Years a Slave
- Sleight
- A Wrinkle in Time
- Don’t Let Go
- The Invisible Man
- The Suicide Squad
- One Way
- Missing
- The Nun II
- Roommates
Television
- A Cross to Bear
- When They See Us
- Euphoria
- The Last of Us
- The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder