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| Born | Kiersey Nicole Clemons (1993-12-17)December 17, 1993 (age 31) Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
Kiersey Nicole Clemons (born December 17, 1993) is an American actress. She is known for her role in the 2015 comedy-drama filmDope, playing Cassandra "Diggy" Andrews. Subsequently, she went on to co-star inNeighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016),Flatliners (2017),Hearts Beat Loud (2018), and playedIris West in bothZack Snyder's Justice League (2021) andThe Flash (2023).
Clemons had recurring roles in numerous television series, includingAustin & Ally (2013),Transparent (2014–2015),Extant (2015), andEasy (2016–2019), and had a main role in the final season of the comedy seriesAngie Tribeca (2018).
Clemons was born on December 17, 1993, inPensacola, Florida. She grew up inRedondo Beach, California.[1] Clemons is biracial, of African-American and white heritage.[2]
Early in her career, Clemons co-starred in theDisney Channel seriesAustin & Ally as Kira Starr. She also appeared in the Disney Channel original filmCloud 9. Clemons guest-starred in the crime-drama seriesCSI: Crime Scene Investigation. In 2014, she appeared inTrey Songz's music video for "SmartPhones" and "What's Best for You" in which she played his love interest who catches him in the act of cheating via phone call.
From 2014 to 2015, Clemons played Bianca in the comedy seriesTransparent.[3] She also had a starring role on theMTV original seriesEye Candy as Sophia. The series only aired for one season.[4] She guest starred in a 2015 episode ofNew Girl as Winston's love interest, KC.[3] Clemons appeared inLady Gaga's music video for "Til It Happens to You", and inDJ Snake's music video for "Middle" alongsideJosh Hutcherson. In 2016, Clemons played Beth in the comedy filmNeighbors 2: Sorority Rising. She also played Chase, a grad student from Chicago, in episodes of theNetflix original seriesEasy.[5]In 2016, Clemons was cast as Iris West in the action filmThe Flash,[6] but the project was delayed due to the departure of directorRick Famuyiwa. Despite this, she was still slated to appear in theJustice League film as the same character,[7] but her scenes were ultimately cut from the theatrical release. In 2021, Clemons' cut scenes from the 2017Justice League movie was eventually released inZack Snyder's Justice League. In March 2021, Clemons closed a deal to appear asIris West inThe Flash, now directed byAndy Muschietti.[8]
In 2017, Clemons co-starred withCallum Turner in the dramaThe Only Living Boy in New York, and withElliot Page in the horror remakeFlatliners.[9] In 2018, Clemons co-starred withNick Offerman in musical comedy-dramaHearts Beat Loud.[10] She received theAtlanta Film Festival's inaugural Phoenix Award forHearts Beat Loud in April 2018. In 2019, she co-starred withThomas Mann in the live-action remake musical romanceLady and the Tramp. In 2020, Clemons voicedDee Dee Skyes in theScooby-Doo filmScoob!
Clemons identifies asqueer.[11] She is in a relationship with Ebony De La Haye, an Australianstunt double.[12] The couple met during filming ofSweetheart, where De La Haye doubled Clemons during action sequences.[13]
Clemons suffers frombipolar disorder and struggled with the illness especially before she was formally diagnosed.[14]
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Dope | Cassandra "Diggy" Andrews | |
| 2016 | Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising | Beth Gladstone | |
| 2017 | The Only Living Boy in New York | Mimi Pastori | |
| Flatliners | Sophia Manning | [citation needed] | |
| 2018 | Little Bitches | Marisa | |
| Hearts Beat Loud | Samantha Lee “Sam” Fisher | ||
| An L.A. Minute | Velocity | Also co-producer | |
| 2019 | Sweetheart | Jennifer "Jenn: Remming | |
| Lady and the Tramp | Darling | ||
| 2020 | Scoob! | Dee Dee Skyes | Voice role |
| Antebellum | Julia | ||
| 2021 | Asking for It | Joey | |
| Zack Snyder's Justice League | Iris West | Director's cut ofJustice League[citation needed] | |
| 2022 | Am I OK? | Brittany | |
| Susie Searches | Susie | ||
| 2023 | Somebody I Used to Know | Cassidy | |
| The Young Wife | Celestina | ||
| The Flash | Iris West | ||
| 2025 | For Worse | Maria | [15] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Shake It Up | Danielle | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures | Summer | Episode: "Epic Wingman" |
| Good Luck Charlie | Alicia | Episode: "The Bob Duncan Experience" | |
| 2013 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Gwen Onetta | Episode: "Frame by Frame" |
| Austin & Ally | Kira Starr | Recurring role (seasons 2–3) | |
| What's Next for Sarah? | Oli | 2 episodes | |
| 2014 | Cloud 9 | Skye Sailor | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2014–2015 | Transparent | Bianca | Recurring role |
| 2015 | Eye Candy | Sophia Preston | Main role |
| Extant | Lucy | Recurring role (season 2) | |
| Comedy Bang! Bang! | Waitress | Episode: "Brie Larson Wears a Billowy Long-Sleeve Shirt and White Saddle Shoes" | |
| 2015–2016 | New Girl | KC | 2 episodes |
| 2016–2019 | Easy | Chase | 4 episodes |
| 2017 | Michael Jackson's Halloween | Victoria | Television film; voice role |
| 2018 | Angie Tribeca | Maria Charo | Main role (season 4) |
| 2019 | BoJack Horseman | Jameson H. | Voice role; episode: "A Horse Walks into a Rehab" |
| Rent: Live | Joanne Jefferson | Television film | |
| 2021 | Red Bird Lane | Jane | Unaired TV movie |
| 2021–2022 | Fairfax | Derica | Voice role; 15 episodes |
| 2023 | Swarm | Rashida | Episode: "Only God Makes Happy Endings" |
| Praise Petey | Eliza | Voice role; 10 episodes | |
| 2023–present | Monarch: Legacy of Monsters | May | Main role |
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | "SmartPhones" | Trey Songz | Girlfriend | |
| 2015 | "Til It Happens to You" | Lady Gaga | Avery | |
| 2016 | "Middle" | DJ Snake ft.Bipolar Sunshine | Superhero |
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| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result | Refs |
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| 2015 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress 17-21 | Transparent | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Black Reel Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance, Female | Dope | Won | |
| 2017 | Hamptons International Film Festival | Variety 10 Actors to Watch | Herself | Won | |
| 2018 | Atlanta Film Festival | Phoenix Award | Hearts Beat Loud | Won | |
| Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Original Song - Independent Film | Hearts Beat Loud | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Fantastic Fest | Best Actress | Sweetheart | Won | |
| 2020 | Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Best Actress | Sweetheart | Nominated |
Media related toKiersey Clemons at Wikimedia Commons| Preceded by | Voice of Dee Dee Skyes 2020 filmScoob! | Succeeded by Niccole Thurman |
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