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Samara Weaving: From Soap Opera to Hollywood Star

Uncover the rise of Hollywood star Samara Weaving, from her early days in Australian soap operas to her recent roles in Snake Eyes and Nine Perfect Strangers.

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Celebrity Overview

Samara Weaving may have started out as a fresh-faced 16-year-old, but she’s now a seasoned pro in the acting world. Her career kicked off with a role in the soap opera Out of the Blue, but it was her turn as Indi Walker in Home and Away that really put her on the map. From there, she made the leap to American TV with appearances in Ash vs Evil Dead and SMILF. But it was her comedic horror film roles in Mayhem and The Babysitter that really showed off her range. These days, Samara is a true multi-hyphenate, balancing TV and film work in both the US and Canada. Her recent credits include Picnic at Hanging Rock, Nine Perfect Strangers, Snake Eyes, Bill & Ted Face the Music, and The Babysitter: Killer Queen. And let’s not forget that she got her start as an underwear model for Bonds – talk about a glow-up!

Why is Samara Weaving in Attention?

The song Attention is a music record that was performed by American singer and songwriter Charlie Puth. In 2017, the official YouTube video came out with Samara Weaving playing the role of a beautiful girl at a club, with Charlie Puth falling in love with her. Basically, Samara Weaving is in the music video for her sheer beauty and allure.

Who does Samara Weaving look like?

It didn’t take long before people realized the similarities between Samara Weaving and another Australian actress. Many people say that Samara Weaving and Margot Robbie look alike. Margot Robbie is a famous actress and producer who is known for her role as Harley Quinn in The Suicide Squad. She is also praised and known for her extensive charity work for which she received a RAD impact award designed to honor celebrities who are philanthropists that inspire purpose. Samara Weaving does not mind being compared to Margot Robbie, because she is, as Samara says, gorgeous, so keep the comparisons coming!

Are Samara Weaving’s teeth real or fake?

This question became all the craze as the result of the makeover of Jessica Chandler, Samara Weaving’s character on TV show Nine Perfect Strangers. For the purposes of portraying Jessica Chandler as a girl who underwent facial surgery, Samara donned fake teeth and a wire designed to pull the skin on her face in order for it to appear tighter. Her transformation was so extreme that her fellow co-stars on the show didn’t even recognize her!

Check out Samara’s fake teeth on Nine Perfect Strangers

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Are Samara and Hugo Weaving related?

Samara Weaving is actually the niece of the Matrix antagonist Hugo Weaving. Hugo also acted in Lord of the Rings and Transformers. He is also known for being an avid supporter of the Australian animal rights organization Voiceless.

Who is Jimmy Warden?

Jimmy Warden is Samara’s fiance. He works as a creative producer for an American production company called Wonderland Sound and Vision. Samara met Jimmy in 2015 on the set of The Babysitter, as Jimmy was one of the producers of the movie. Samara announced her engagement to Jimmy in March 2019 by sharing a photo of her engagement ring on Instagram. The photo has since been taken down, but the couple still proudly shares photos of themselves together on social media.

Where is Samara Weaving from?

Samara Weaving is an Australian as she was born in Adelaide. She has a unique lineage; her father is from New South Wales and her mother is from Malta. As a child, Samara Weaving spent time in many tropical places including Indonesia, Singapore, and Fiji. She has a sister called Morgan who is also an actress.