Allison Williams
She transformed from a comedic television star into a chilling horror film presence, defining a new era of psychological thrillers.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American actress·Birthday: April 13·Millennials
Biography
Allison Williams, born in Connecticut to a prominent television news anchor, charted a course that initially seemed to follow a familiar showbiz path. After graduating from Yale, she landed a breakout role as the seemingly perfect, then deeply troubled, Marnie Michaels on the HBO series 'Girls,' a part that showcased her knack for portraying complex, often unlikable women. It was her pivot to horror, however, that reshaped her career. In 2017's 'Get Out,' her performance as Rose Armitage, a character whose liberal facade masks monstrous complicity, became a cultural touchstone. She further cemented her status as a modern scream queen with leading roles in 'The Perfection' and the 2023 remake of 'The Mummy,' using her poised, intelligent demeanor to create uniquely unsettling antagonists. Williams has leveraged her platform to advocate for mental health awareness, speaking openly about her own experiences with therapy.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Allison was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Allison Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Allison's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Her performance as Rose Armitage in Jordan Peele's 'Get Out' earned a National Board of Review Award for Best Cast.
- She starred as the lead in the psychological horror film 'The Perfection,' which premiered at the 2018 Fantastic Fest.
- She played a central role for six seasons on the influential HBO dramedy series 'Girls,' created by Lena Dunham.
- She headlined the 2023 psychological horror film 'The Mummy,' a loose remake of the 1932 classic.
Did You Know?
She is the daughter of former NBC Nightly News anchor and managing editor Brian Williams.
She is a graduate of Yale University, where she majored in English and lived in Davenport College.
She performed the opening theme song for the series 'Girls,' a cover of 'I'm New Here' by Gil Scott-Heron.
She is a trained soprano and has performed in several musical theater productions.
“Perfection is a performance, and the performance is exhausting.”
