Cailey Fleming

Cailey Presley Fleming was born on March 25, 2007, in Picayune, Mississippi. She began her professional acting career at the age of eight, quickly gaining recognition for her role as a young Rey in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015). This early entry into a globally successful franchise marked a significant milestone, establishing her presence in the entertainment industry. She subsequently appeared in various films such as “Armed Response” (2017), playing Danielle, “Desolation” (2017) as Grace, and “Peppermint” (2018) as Carly North. Her filmography from this period also includes roles in “Supercon” (2018) and “Hover” (2018).

Fleming’s career progressed prominently with her recurring role as Judith Grimes in the AMC horror-drama series “The Walking Dead,” starting in season nine (2018) and becoming a series regular by season ten (2019). She maintained this role through 2022, appearing in 53 episodes of the main series and one episode of the spin-off “The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live” in 2024. During this period, she also had a brief appearance as Young Sylvie in an episode of the Marvel series “Loki” (2021) and reprised her role as Young Rey through archive footage in “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker” (2019). In 2019, she played Evie in an episode of “Creepshow.”

A significant turning point in Fleming’s career came with her casting as the main character, Bea, in John Krasinski’s 2024 comedy film “IF.” This role positioned her as a lead actress in a major motion picture, working alongside established actors. Her consistent work across diverse genres and high-profile projects demonstrates her versatility and commitment to acting from a young age.