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 December 13, 2003) is a talented Canadian singer and actress. She became well-known for playing Daphne Conrad in the TV show Nashville from 2012 to 2018.
In 2017, Maisy released her first solo song, "Riding Free." This song was part of the soundtrack for the animated series Spirit Riding Free. More recently, in 2024, Stella starred in the movie My Old .... Her performance in this film earned her several awards, including a Critics' Choice Movie Award and an Independent Spirit Award.
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Early Life and Family
Maisy Stella was born on December 13, 2003, in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Her parents are MaryLynne and Brad Stella.
They are both musicians and are part of a country music duo called the Stellas. Maisy also has an older sister named Lennon Stella.
Maisy's Career Journey
Early Acting: Nashville
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Maisy Stella got her big break starring as Daphne Conrad. This was in the musical TV drama Nashville.
She acted alongside her sister Lennon Stella in the show. Nashville first aired on October 10, 2012. The final episode was shown on July 26, 2018.
Singing as Lennon & Maisy
While working on Nashville, Maisy also performed with her older sister Lennon. They formed a country music duo called Lennon & Maisy.
They were known for singing many cover versions of popular songs.
Solo Music and New Roles
In 2016, Maisy appeared in the online series We Are Savvy on YouTube. The next year, she released her first solo song, "Riding Free."
This song was featured in the DreamWorks Animation series Spirit Riding Free. In 2017, Maisy also appeared as a guest judge on an episode of Top Chef Jr.
Maisy returned to acting in 2024 with a main role. She starred in the comedy film My Old .... This movie premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Critics gave it very good reviews.
For her role in My Old ..., Maisy was nominated for a Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performer. She also received an Independent Spirit Award for Best Breakthrough Performance.
Film and TV Appearances
Movies Maisy Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2024 | My Old ... | Elliott Labrant | Main role |
| 2024 | Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties | Herself | Cameo |
| 2026 | Flowervale Street  |
TBA | Post-production |
| TBA | Poetic License |
TBA | Post-production |
TV Shows Maisy Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012–2018 | Nashville | Daphne Conrad | Recurring role (season 1); main role (Season 2–6) |
| 2016 | We Are Savvy | Herself | Web series |
| 2017 | Top Chef Jr | Herself | Guest judge |
| 2017–2018 | Spirit Riding Free | Voices | 3 episodes (2 uncredited) |
Awards and Nominations
Maisy Stella has been recognized for her acting and singing. She has won and been nominated for several awards.
| Organizations | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| Gotham Awards | 2024 | Breakthrough Performer | My Old ... | Nominated | |
| Michigan Movie Critics Guild | Breakthrough Award | Nominated | |||
| Las Vegas Film Critics Society | Best Youth Performance – Female (under 21) | Won | |||
| Indiana Film Journalists Association | Breakout of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Alliance of Women Film Journalists | 2025 | Best Breakthrough Performance | Nominated | ||
| Music City Film Critics Association | Best Young Actress | Nominated | |||
| Critics' Choice Movie Awards | Best Young Actor or Actress | Won | |||
| London Film Critics' Circle | Breakthrough Performer | Nominated | |||
| Independent Spirit Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | Won |
