Willow Shields

Willow Shields was born on June 1, 2000, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She began her acting career early, with her first role in 2008 as a narrator for the short film ‘Las Vegas New Mexico 1875’. This was followed by a guest appearance in the USA series ‘In Plain Sight’ in 2009 and a supporting role in the Hallmark Hall of Fame television movie ‘Beyond the Blackboard’ in 2011, where she appeared opposite Emily VanCamp. These early experiences laid the foundation for her subsequent breakthrough in a major film franchise.

Shields gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Primrose Everdeen, the younger sister of heroine Katniss Everdeen, in ‘The Hunger Games’ film series. She first appeared in ‘The Hunger Games’ (2012), reprising her role in ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ (2013), ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1’ (2014), and ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’ (2015). This role established her in Hollywood and garnered her nominations for a Young Hollywood Award in 2014 and an MTV Award in 2016 for her performances within the franchise. The series collectively grossed $2.97 billion, underscoring its significant commercial success.

Beyond ‘The Hunger Games,’ Shields has continued to expand her acting portfolio. In 2015, she became the youngest contestant ever on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ at age 14, ultimately finishing in seventh place. Her film credits include the international fantasy film ‘Into the Rainbow’ (2017) and the coming-of-age independent film ‘Woodstock or Bust’ (2019), for which she won Best Actress at the Artemis Women in Action Film Festival. She also starred as Serena Baker in the Netflix drama series ‘Spinning Out’ (2020) and appeared in ‘When Time Got Louder’ (2022) and ‘Detective Knight: Independence’ (2023). Shields’ career trajectory demonstrates a consistent engagement in diverse roles across various platforms.