Stella Maeve

Stella Maeve Johnston, born on November 14, 1989, in Nyack, New York, USA, began her acting career in 2005. Her early film appearances include minor roles in the comedy-drama “Transamerica” (2005), the 2008 comedy “Harold,” and the crime drama “Brooklyn’s Finest” (2009). Maeve gained wider recognition in 2010 for her role as Sandy West in “The Runaways,” where she acted alongside Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning. In addition to her film work, Maeve has appeared in multiple television series, developing a strong presence across various networks.

Her television career includes recurring roles in “Gossip Girl” during the 2008–09 season and “House” from 2010–11. In 2013, she secured a main role as Agnes Clark in the CBS crime drama “Golden Boy.” Maeve became a familiar face to television audiences through her recurring role as Nadia Decotis in NBC’s “Chicago P.D.” from 2014 to 2015, a character that also appeared in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” during crossover episodes. From 2015 to 2020, Maeve starred as Julia Wicker in the Syfy series “The Magicians,” a role that spanned 65 episodes and solidified her position in genre television. Her recent work includes playing Kody / Katie McNeil in “Mayans M.C.” from 2022 to 2023 for 12 episodes.

Maeve has also been involved in music, performing three songs for “The Runaways” soundtrack in 2010 and appearing in Royal Blood’s music video for “Figure It Out” in 2014. Her career demonstrates consistent engagement in varied projects across both film and television, highlighting her adaptability as an actress. Maeve’s commitment to her craft is evident in her sustained presence in both critically recognized films and popular television series.