Maisy Stella facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maisy Stella
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Stella performing in 2019
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| Born | December 13, 2003 |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Relatives | Lennon Stella (sister) |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
Maisy Stella, born on December 13, 2003, is a talented singer and actress from Canada. She became famous for playing Daphne Conrad in the TV show Nashville from 2012 to 2018. In 2017, she released her first solo song, "Riding Free," for the cartoon series Spirit Riding Free. More recently, Maisy starred in the movie My Old ... (2024). She even got nominated for some big awards for her acting in it!
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About Maisy Stella
Early Life and Family
Maisy was born in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Her parents are MaryLynne and Brad Stella. They are part of a country music duo called the Stellas. Maisy also has an older sister, Lennon Stella, who is also a singer and actress.
Starting Her Career
Maisy got her big break starring as Daphne Conrad on the TV show Nashville. This show was about country music. She acted alongside her sister Lennon Stella. The show started in 2012 and ended in 2018.
While on Nashville, Maisy and Lennon also performed together. They were a country music duo called Lennon & Maisy. They often sang cover versions of popular songs.
Solo Music and New Roles
In 2016, Maisy appeared on a YouTube show called We Are Savvy. The next year, she released her first solo song. It was called "Riding Free" and was part of the soundtrack for the animated series Spirit Riding Free.
In 2017, Maisy was also a guest judge on an episode of Top Chef Jr.
Maisy returned to acting in 2024. She played the main character in a comedy movie called My Old .... This movie was shown at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Critics really liked her performance in the film. She was even nominated for important awards like the Gotham Award and the Independent Spirit Award.
Maisy's Acting Roles
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Maisy Stella has been in:
- Nashville (2012–2018): She played Daphne Conrad. This was a main role for several seasons.
- We Are Savvy (2016): She appeared as herself in this web series.
- Top Chef Jr (2017): She was a guest judge.
- Spirit Riding Free (2017–2018): She did some voice acting for this animated show.
- My Old ... (2024): She played the main character, Elliott Labrant.
- Flowervale Street (2026): This movie is still being made.
- Poetic License (Coming Soon): This movie is also still being made.
Awards and Nominations
Maisy Stella has been recognized for her acting. Here are some of the awards she has been nominated for or won:
- In 2024, for her role in My Old ...:
- She was nominated for a Gotham Award for Breakthrough Performer.
- She was nominated for a Breakthrough Award by the Michigan Movie Critics Guild.
- She WON the Best Youth Performance – Female (under 21) award from the Las Vegas Film Critics Society.
- She was nominated for Breakout of the Year by the Indiana Film Journalists Association.
- In 2025, for her role in My Old ...:
- She was nominated for Best Breakthrough Performance by the Alliance of Women Film Journalists.
- She was nominated for Best Young Actress by the Music City Film Critics Association.
- She is pending nomination for Best Young Actor or Actress at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
- She is pending nomination for Breakthrough Performer at the London Film Critics' Circle.
- She is pending nomination for Best Breakthrough Performance at the Independent Spirit Awards.
