Kiersey Clemons
A magnetic screen presence who brings sharp wit and emotional depth to roles ranging from indie darlings to superhero blockbusters.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American actress·Birthday: December 17·Millennials
Biography
Kiersey Clemons didn't just arrive in Hollywood; she announced herself with a specific, undeniable energy. Her breakout as Diggy in the Sundance hit 'Dope' was a masterclass in scene-stealing comic timing and cool. That performance became a calling card, signaling an actress with both edge and heart. She quickly proved her range, carrying the tender father-daughter drama 'Hearts Beat Loud' as an aspiring musician, and later stepping into the DC Universe as Iris West. Clemons often chooses characters who are smart, self-possessed, and a step ahead of everyone else in the room. Her work, whether in the queer road trip comedy 'The Last Summer' or the thriller 'Sweetheart,' is marked by a naturalistic confidence that makes even her most stylized roles feel lived-in and true.
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.
Kiersey was born in 1993, 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 Kiersey Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Kiersey's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
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
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
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
2009Could drive
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
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned critical acclaim for her breakout role as Diggy in the 2015 coming-of-age film 'Dope'.
- Starred opposite Nick Offerman in the indie music drama 'Hearts Beat Loud,' which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
- Portrayed Iris West in 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' and the 2023 film 'The Flash'.
- Played the lead role in the survival horror film 'Sweetheart,' which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019.
Did You Know?
She is a trained dancer and was part of a dance crew in her youth.
She is openly bisexual and has spoken about the importance of LGBTQ+ representation.
She provided the voice for Wonder Woman in the animated film 'Justice League: Warworld'.
She was named one of *Time* magazine's '30 Most Influential Teens' in 2015.
“I'm drawn to characters who are unapologetically themselves, flaws and all.”
