Sophia Hammons

Sophia Hammons was born on November 16, 2006, in South Pasadena, California. At age six, her family relocated to Boulder, Colorado. Her performing career began in musical theater, participating in ensemble roles in productions such as “Les Miserables” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” She also held specific roles as Amaryllis in “The Music Man,” Tessie in “Annie,” and Nancy in “Christmas Story.”

At the age of 10, Sophia Hammons began to focus on acting for film and television, undergoing training with Su Coffey in Denver and Saxon Trainor in Los Angeles. During this period, she appeared in numerous short films. Her feature film debut was in the Netflix docudrama “The Social Dilemma” (2020), where she played Isla, a phone-obsessed girl. This film premiered at Sundance and received seven Emmy Award nominations. She then appeared as Amy Winston in the Disney Channel/Disney+ comedy “Under Wraps” (2021) and its sequel “Under Wraps 2” (2022). She also played Alma in the romantic drama “The Absence of Eden” (2023) alongside Zoe Saldana, Garrett Hedlund, and Tom Waits. Her acting work continued with the role of Celeste in the Hulu original series “Up Here” (2023).

In 2025, Sophia Hammons gained further recognition for her role as Lily Reyes in “Freakier Friday.” She reconnected with her musical theater background, performing as Ariel in the Disney Channel/Disney+ special “Disney Princess Remixed,” where she sang and danced to an updated version of “Part of Your World.” Beyond acting, she has varied creative interests, including playing guitar, writing and singing songs, and screenwriting, with aspirations to direct. She is represented by Amsel, Eisenstadt, Frazier & Hinojosa Talent Agency, The ESI Network, and PV Public Relations. Her brand partnerships include collaborations for social media activations.