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Makenzie Vega
Born
Makenzie Jade Vega

(1994-02-10) February 10, 1994 (age 31)
Occupation Actress
Years active 1999–present
Spouse(s)
Blair Norfolk
(m. 2017)
Children 2
Relatives Alexa Vega (sister)

Makenzie Jade Vega Norfolk (born February 10, 1994) is an American actress. She is well-known for playing Grace Florrick on the TV show The Good Wife. She also played a younger version of Nancy Callahan in the movie Sin City.

About Makenzie Vega

Makenzie Vega was born in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 1994. Her father, Baruch Vega, is a fashion photographer. Her mother, Gina Rue, used to be a model. Makenzie has an older sister who is also an actress, Alexa PenaVega.

Early acting roles

Makenzie started acting when she was just five years old. In 1999, she appeared in the TV movie Dr. Quinn: Revolutions. In 2000, she played one of the children in The Geena Davis Show. The next year, she was in the movie The Family Man as Annie Campbell. She also played Chloe in the film Made.

In 2004, Makenzie acted in the movie Saw. She played Diana Gordon in that film. The same year, she was in Chestnut: Hero of Central Park as Sal. In 2005, she played the young Nancy Callahan in Sin City.

Later movie and TV roles

Makenzie continued her acting career in 2006. She appeared in Just My Luck with Lindsay Lohan. She also had a small role in the superhero movie X-Men: The Last Stand. In 2007, she was in In the Land of Women.

From 2009 to 2016, Makenzie had a big role on the CBS drama The Good Wife. She played Grace Florrick, the daughter of the main character, Alicia Florrick. Grace was an important part of the show's story, especially in the final season. In 2016, Makenzie starred in the thriller movie Fender Bender. More recently, in 2022, she appeared in the film Exploited.

Makenzie's Family Life

Makenzie Vega married Australian model Blair Norfolk on February 4, 2017. They kept their wedding a secret for a few weeks before telling everyone. Their daughter, Marlo, was born on December 19, 2020.

Film and Television Work

Makenzie Vega has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:

Movies

Film roles
Year Film Role
2000 Family Man, TheThe Family Man Annie Campbell
2001 Made Chloe
2004 Saw Diana Gordon
2004 Chestnut: Hero of Central Park Sal
2005 Sin City Young Nancy Callahan
2006 Just My Luck Katy Hardin
2006 X-Men: The Last Stand Prison Truck Little Girl
2007 In the Land of Women Paige Hardwicke
2014 Code Academy Sheridan
2016 Fender Bender Hilary
2022 Exploited Lexi

Television Shows

Television roles
Year Show Role
1999 Dr. Quinn: Revolutions Maria
2000–2001 Geena Davis Show, TheThe Geena Davis Show Eliza Ryan
2006 Justice Mary Nicks
2007 Ghost Whisperer Becca Cahill
2009 ER Vera
2009–2016 Good Wife, TheThe Good Wife Grace Florrick
2014 The Assault Sam Gleason
2016 Heartbeat Gloria Gonzalez
2016 Pretty Little Dead Girl Emma Miller
2018 Tomboy Tori
2018 The Beach House Toy Sooner
2018 13 Reasons Why Sarah Carlin
2018 Love, of Course Cara Andolini
2020 InstaPsycho Kelly Ryan

Awards and Recognitions

Makenzie Vega has been recognized for her acting.

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2001 Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards Best Performance by a Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role The Family Man Nominated
2001 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Actress Age Ten or Under The Family Man Won
2001 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Young Actress Age Ten or Under The Geena Davis Show Nominated
2010 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress The Good Wife Nominated
2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series The Good Wife Nominated
2011 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young Actress The Good Wife Nominated
2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series The Good Wife Nominated
2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series The Good Wife Nominated

See also

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