| Ayden Mayeri | |
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| Born | (1990-01-10)January 10, 1990 (age 35) Oakland,California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Notable works and roles | Cora Bora Jackpot! Somebody I Used to Know |
Ayden Mayeri (born October 1, 1990) is an Iranian-American actress, comedian, and writer, known for her work in both television and film. On television, she had a recurring role inHomecoming (2018) and starred in thePeacock comedyMr. Throwback. Mayeri has appeared in the filmsSomebody I Used to Know (2023),Confess, Fletch (2022),I Love That for You (2022), andJackpot! (2024).
Ayden Mayeri was born on October 1, 1990, inOakland, California. She studied dramatic theater atCalifornia State University,Fullerton.[1] In 2000, at age 11, Mayeri formed the amateur preteen pop group X-Cetra in Santa Rosa, California, with friends Jessica Hall and siblings Janet and Mary Washburn. Their first and only album,Stardust, later gained a cult following after circulating online.[2]
Mayeri began her acting career in the early 2010s with minor roles in television shows. Her breakout came with appearances in TV seriesHarder Than It Looks.[3] She guest-starred in the Fox sitcomNew Girl. Around the same time, she joined the cast of theApple TV+ murder-mystery comedyThe Afterparty, playing a pregnant mean girl who goes missing.[4]
In 2019, Mayeri appeared in multiple episodes of the political satireVeep onHBO, She also made guest appearances on Larry David's iconic showCurb Your Enthusiasm. In 2024, Mayeri was a main cast member on thePeacock comedy seriesMr. Throwback.[5][6]
Mayeri appeared in the filmsHome Again (2017),Spin Me Round (2022),[7][8]Confess, Fletch (2022),[9]Cora Bora (2023),[10]Grown Ups (2010),Random Tropical Paradise (2017),Into the Dark: Midnight Kiss (2019),Alex Strangelove (2018),Before You Know It (2019),Concerning the Bodyguard (2015), andWe Are Your Friends (2015).
In August 2024, Mayeri was cast in theAmazon MGM Studios 2024 filmJackpot!.[11]
In addition to her work on screen, Mayeri is also a writer and has contributed to various comedy sketches and digital content.[4]
Mayeri married screenwriter and producer M. Miller Davis in 2018.[4] She is a fan of American basketball playerStephen Curry.[12][5]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Argo | Flight Attendance | |
| The Confident Homeless Man | Girl | Short | |
| Haven's Point | Sam | Short | |
| 2013 | Co-Op | Sarah | Short |
| Losing California | Stephanie | Short | |
| Chastity Bites | Pregnant Girl | ||
| 2014 | The Suneater | Nora | Short |
| Separated | Woman | Short | |
| 2015 | We Are Your Friends | Rich Girl | |
| Concerning the Bodyguard | Mistress | Short | |
| Body | Renee | Short | |
| The Dazzling Darling Sisters | Banana Girl | Short | |
| 2016 | Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates | Apartment Ayden | |
| 2017 | Random Tropical Paradise | Johanna Lacroix | |
| 2018 | Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot | Brenda | |
| Alex Strangelove | Hillary | ||
| 2019 | Before You Know It | Celia | |
| Heirloom | Cecily | Short | |
| Marriage Story | Make-Up Artist | ||
| Thirsty | Jo | Short | |
| 2020 | Wander Darkly | Summer | |
| 2022 | Spin Me Round | Jen | [7] |
| Confess, Fletch | Griz | ||
| 2023 | Somebody I Used to Know | Kayla | |
| Cora Bora | Riley | ||
| 2024 | Jackpot! | Shadi |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Harder Than It Looks | Ayden | Main Cast |
| 2016 | Life in Pieces | Tulip | Episode: "Pestilence War Famine Death" |
| Faking It | Pepper | Episode: "Third Wheels" | |
| Awkward | Foodie Girl | Episode: "Misadventures in Babysitting" | |
| Comedy Bang! Bang! | Cybernetic Dating Representative | Episode: "The Lonely Island Wear Dark Pants and Eyeglasses" | |
| 2016-17 | Relevant | Amal Clooney | Recurring Cast |
| 2016-18 | New Girl | Leslie | Recurring Cast: Season 6, Guest: Season 7 |
| 2017 | Workaholics | Army | Episode: "Faux Chella" |
| Downward Dog | Gwen | Recurring Cast | |
| Crazy Ex-Girlfriend | Carla | Episode: "Josh Is a Liar." | |
| 2018 | Loosely Exactly Nicole | Edi | Recurring Cast: Season 2 |
| Single Parents | Heather | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| Homecoming | Reina | Recurring Cast: Season 1[13] | |
| 2019 | Now Apocalypse | Ananda | Episode: "Anywhere Out of the World" |
| Veep | Layla | Recurring Cast: Season 7 | |
| Historical Roasts | Cleopatra | Episode: "Cleopatra" | |
| A.P. Bio | Kate | Episode: "Kinda Sorta" | |
| Into the Dark | Hannah | Episode: "Midnight Kiss"[14] | |
| 2020 | Grace and Frankie | Skye | Recurring Cast: Season 6 |
| 2022 | The Afterparty | Jennifer #2 | Recurring Cast: Season 1 |
| I Love That for You | Beth Ann | Main Cast[15][16] | |
| Central Park | Voice | Recurring Cast: Season 3 | |
| 2023 | History of the World: Part II | Cave Woman | Episode: "I" |
| Killing It | Blythe | Episode: "Help Me Pay My Bills" | |
| Big Mouth | Gabrielle (voice) | Recurring Cast: Season 7 | |
| 2024 | Mr. Throwback | Sam Judlow | Main Cast |
| Year | Artist | Song | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Punch Punch Kick | "Licking My Wounds" | Gladiator |