With a million-dollar smile and an angelic appearance, Samara Weaving stuns audiences with her amazing acting abilities. Her childhood was a transient one, taking her family across various islands – Indonesia, Singapore, and Fiji – before they returned to their original home, the land down under. Originally from Adelaide, Australia, Weaving pursued a presence on the stage and screen throughout her adolescence, working with the Canberra Youth Theatre and the Singapore Dance Company throughout her travels, according to IMDB. In Out of the Blue, a 2008 TV series, she got her first taste of major on-screen acting, playing Kirsten Mulroney.
Thanks to that role, she grew as an actress and found more recognition on Home and Away with the role of Indi Walker. This kick-started the continued success of her career, as she became a familiar face on television and earned professional accolades for her excellence. As this opened up more doors for her, her work carried on in America, where she has since become a bigger star. As a modern fan-favorite final girl, her growing resume has served her well, earning her a role in the upcoming Scream 6. Let's look back at Samara Weaving's best performances, ranked.
7 Mayhem (2017)
In Mayhem, an outbreak of a mysterious illness causes workers at an office building to drop all their niceties and act on their darkest inner urges. Within a cold hard corporation, Derek Cho (Steven Yeun) crosses paths with Weaving's Melanie Cross, one of his law clients in need of a loan extension. Suddenly, the Red Eye virus locks down the building, isolating the two together against an office filled with increasing pandemonium. This horror comedy showcases the duality of Weaving's ability to transform from an everyday client into a survivor willing to resort to the unthinkable.
6 Nine Perfect Strangers (2021)
Hulu's Nine Perfect Strangers sends a ragtag group of frazzled vacationers into what they hope will be a rejuvenating escape at Tranquilum House, a fancy resort. Each has come in search of a new sense of wellness, but mysteries begin to unravel that will lead each person to question all they know. Samara Weaving plays Jessica Chandler, a troubled influencer whose life looks much better on her painstakingly curated social media pages. An Insider article stated that her fellow actors barely recognized her while filming, thanks to the heavy makeup and false teeth she had to wear for the role.
5 Ash vs. Evil Dead (2015-2018)
Following the success of the massively popular Evil Dead franchise, the TV series Ash vs. Evil Dead continues the story by following Ash Williams's lackluster life after the events of the films. In the first season of the show, Weaving plays Heather, whose hiking buddies were picked off by a Deadite. Teaming up with Ash's group, she only made her mark on three episodes before she herself is unfortunately ripped to shreds. But in this short time, her horror movie chops get an early chance to shine, putting her in survival mode against all odds.
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4 Guns Akimbo (2019)
One of her more off-the-wall performances, Weaving's portrayal of Nix in Guns Akimbo is a true testament to her adaptability as an actress. Daniel Radcliffe's character, Miles, is forced to fight for his life when he wakes up in Skizm, a fighting ring that draws dangerous criminals. With a gun forcibly attached to each of his hands, he's made to face Nix, the group's most underhanded murderer whose final mission is to end Miles's life. This outrageous film showcases how Weaving can promptly portray a complicated villain, whose dark dealings are accentuated by her punk-rock appearance.
3 The Babysitter (2017)
Starring in The Babysitter, Samara Weaving played the alluring but evil Bee, the girl next door with a dark secret. As Cole's babysitter, she's one of the few people in his corner, until a deadly game of truth or dare reveals her true intentions after she sacrifices her friend Samuel. Cole is understandably horrified when he pieces together their involvement in a cult, which kicks off a series of horrific deaths. As the leading lady in this iconic and thematic Netflix film, this role allows Weaving to showcase her power as a likable antagonist. The Babysitter was followed by a sequel – The Babysitter: Killer Queen – which has led fans to expect an eventual third installment.
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2 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
As one of Samara Weaving's briefest yet most celebrated performances, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri understandably earned a smattering of awards. When Mildred Hayes's daughter Angela is assaulted and brutally killed in an undecided case, she points out the complacency of her Missouri town by plastering jarring messages on a trio of billboard signs. Weaving plays Penelope, a 19-year-old girl who is the new partner of Mildred's ex-husband. Her awkward entrance into a family argument is an example of her fresh-faced, positive perspective in the face of such a serious and dark matter.
1 Ready or Not (2019)
Last but certainly not least, Samara Weaving may be best known for her starring role in the horror comedy Ready or Not. As Grace Le Domas, she shines as a blushing bride excited about married life until her wedding night goes horribly wrong, pushing her to the end of her rope. Grace's husband and his relatives come from an empire of family games, which draws her into a circle of Satanic cult rituals that culminate in killings by the hands of those closer to her. Roped into a sick game of hide and seek that leaves bodies dropping all around her, Grace must quite literally reckon with the phrase "till death do us part."
