Mia Wasikowska is an Australian actress. She is best known for her performances in In Treatment, Alice in Wonderland, Jane Eyre, The Kids Are All Right, Crimson Peak, Stoker, Maps to the Stars, and Alice Through the Looking Glass.
Renowned for her versatility and understated performances, she has established herself as one of Australia’s most respected actresses in both independent and mainstream cinema.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Mia Wasikowska
- Stage Name: Mia Wasikowska
- Born: October 25, 1989
- Age: 36 years old
- Birthplace: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- Occupation: Actress
- Nationality: Australian
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
- Ethnicity: Polish and Australian descent
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: John Reid Wasikowska, Marzena Wasikowska
- Siblings: Jess Wasikowska, Kai Wasikowska
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $8 million USD
Early Life and Education
Mia Wasikowska was born on October 25, 1989, in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. She was raised by her parents, John Reid Wasikowska, an Australian photographer and collage artist, and Marzena Wasikowska, a Polish photographer.
She is of Polish and Australian heritage. Mia grew up with her older sister, Jess Wasikowska, and younger brother, Kai Wasikowska. She initially trained as a ballet dancer from the age of eight before deciding to pursue acting during her teenage years.
Wasikowska attended Karabar High School in Canberra but later completed her education through distance learning to focus on her acting career.
Career
Mia Wasikowska began her acting career in Australian television and film before making her Hollywood breakthrough in HBO’s acclaimed drama series In Treatment (2008), where she portrayed Sophie.
Her performance earned widespread critical acclaim and opened the door to international opportunities.
She soon appeared in Amelia, The Kids Are All Right, and achieved worldwide fame after starring as Alice Kingsleigh in Tim Burton’s blockbuster Alice in Wonderland (2010).
Mia established herself as one of the industry’s most respected actresses with leading roles in Jane Eyre, Albert Nobbs, Lawless, Stoker, Tracks, Maps to the Stars, Madame Bovary, Crimson Peak, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Damsel, Bergman Island, and Blueback.
She has earned praise for balancing major studio productions with independent films throughout her career.
Her recent project is Fing!, a family fantasy film based on David Walliams’ bestselling novel, starring alongside Taika Waititi.
Awards and Nominations
- Hollywood Film Awards – Breakthrough Actress – Winner
- Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards – Multiple nominations
- Independent Spirit Awards – Best Female Lead – Nominee (The Double)
- British Independent Film Awards – Multiple nominations
- Teen Choice Awards – Choice Movie Actress: Fantasy – Nominee (Alice in Wonderland)
Social Media
Mia Wasikowska does not have a social media account.
Personal Life
Mia Wasikowska, 36, is single. She was previously in a relationship with English actor Jesse Eisenberg, whom she met while filming The Double. The couple dated for several years before ending their relationship in 2015.
She has no children and stands 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) tall. Outside acting, Mia enjoys photography, literature, travelling, environmental conservation, and spending time with family.
Net Worth
Mia Wasikowska has a net worth of $8 million USD. Her income is primarily generated through film and television acting, endorsements, voice work, public appearances, and other entertainment ventures. Her successful career in both Hollywood blockbusters and critically acclaimed independent films has contributed significantly to her financial success.
Filmography
- Suburban Mayhem
- Rogue
- Amelia
- The Kids Are All Right
- Alice in Wonderland
- Albert Nobbs
- Lawless
- Stoker
- Tracks
- Only Lovers Left Alive
- The Double
- Crimson Peak
- Alice Through the Looking Glass
- Damsel
- Judy & Punch
- Bergman Island
- Blueback
- Club Zero
- Fing!
Television
- All Saints
- September
- In Treatment
- The Kettering Incident