Lidya Jewett is a talented American actress celebrated for her roles in various films and television series. Her career has spanned several notable projects, showcasing her versatility and skill.
Wiki/Biography
Born on Friday, January 19, 2007 (age 16 as of 2023), near the Ethiopia-Sudan border in Ethiopia, Lidya Jewett’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. Adopted at age four from an Addis Ababa orphanage, she moved to America and quickly demonstrated academic prowess, speaking English before kindergarten. Her passions include reading, mathematics, and science. The family later relocated from Miami to Los Angeles, making her a bicoastal resident.
Physical Appearance
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Ethnicity
Lidya has a supportive family. Her siblings include an older sister, Isabelle Jewett, and two older brothers, Connor Jewett (a U.S. Army soldier), and Maclain Jewett.
Career
Lidya’s career began with TV commercials and print advertisements in Miami. Her acting debut was in the television series “See Dad Run” (2015). She gained recognition through “WITS Academy” (2015) as Gracie Walker and continued with roles in series like “Grey’s Anatomy” (2019), “Jamall & Gerald” (2019), and “Good Girls” (2018-2020).
Her film debut was in “Hidden Figures” (2016), followed by roles in “Wonder” (2017), “Black Panther” (2018), “The Darkest Minds” (2018), and “Feel the Beat” (2020).
Favorite Things
Here are some of Lidya’s preferences:
| Category | Favorite |
|---|---|
| Actor | Asante Black |
| Beverage | Coffee |
| TV Personality | Ellen DeGeneres |
| TV Show | Friends |
| Film | Harry Potter series |
| Book | Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling |
| Musical | Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda |
| Bands | BTS, Blackpink |
| Singer | Alec Benjamin |
| Songs | Idol by BTS, In My Blood by Shawn Mendes |
Facts/Trivia
Lidya enjoys reading, watching makeup tutorials, singing, photography, and using a microscope in her free time. She is a philanthropist, actively involved in community service by packing relief meals for FEMA, reading to children, and sponsoring an orphan’s education in Uganda.
Her first major singing performance was at a Salvation Army event. She is also a motivational speaker, encouraging teens interested in acting and STEM careers.
Interestingly, she has a fear of frogs. In 2019, her “Good Girls” cast won a Gracie Award for Ensemble Cast.
Regarding her path to acting, Lidya shared, “When I was 5, strangers often suggested modeling. My sister said if it happened again, we’d look into it. The next person, a waitress, said I’d be in commercials, so we did! I started with print modeling and commercials in Miami. At shoots, the crew encouraged my mom to guide me, and opportunities opened, leading to my current manager and team in Los Angeles.”
