Who is Mia Goth?
Mia Goth is a British actress and model born in 1993. She became known for horror films and achieved a career breakthrough playing both Maxine Minx and Pearl in the X film series.
Questions about Mia Goth
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What was Mia Goth's first acting role?
Mia Goth made her acting debut in Lars von Trier's Nymphomaniac, released in 2013, appearing in the segment titled "The Gun" alongside Charlotte Gainsbourg and Willem Dafoe.
When did Mia Goth become known as a scream queen?
Mia Goth gained the reputation of a modern scream queen after starring as Maxine Minx and Pearl in the X film series, released between 2022 and 2024. Her performance in Pearl earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Lead Performance.
How did Mia Goth transform into the character Pearl for the film X?
Mia Goth wore extensive prosthetic makeup to play the elderly Pearl, describing about 10 hours in the makeup chair followed by a 12-hour day on set. Makeup artist Sarah Rubano regularly touched up her look and checked her contacts during filming.
Was Mia Goth married to Shia LaBeouf?
Mia Goth and Shia LaBeouf appeared to marry in a Las Vegas ceremony on the 10th of October 2016, officiated by an Elvis impersonator. A local official later said the pair were not legally married and had instead undergone a commitment ceremony, though LaBeouf confirmed the marriage that same month on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The couple separated in 2018, reconciled in 2022, and the relationship ended in early 2025.
What lawsuit was Mia Goth involved in on the set of MaXXXine?
In January 2024, background actor James Hunter sued Mia Goth, alleging she kicked him in the head on the set of MaXXXine and caused a concussion. Studio A24 issued a statement denying the allegations and defending Goth.