Samara Weaving

Personal context

Summary

Samara Weaving is an Australian actor and producer known for genre films and television, including The Babysitter, Ready or Not, and Nine Perfect Strangers. Her work often features resourceful women, and she has spoken about wanting female horror protagonists to make logical choices rather than be mocked, and about helping shape a strong female character. In discussing Hollywood, she praised women who fought for equality and urged audiences to keep that work going; she has also criticized patriarchal attitudes and “backwards feminism” in interviews. No public statements on party politics, DEI roles, or campaign affiliations are on record.