Makenzie Vega facts for kids
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Makenzie Vega
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| Born |
Makenzie Jade Vega
February 10, 1994 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Blair Norfolk
(m. 2017) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Alexa Vega (sister) |
Makenzie Jade Vega Norfolk (born February 10, 1994) is an American actress. She is well-known for playing Grace Florrick in the TV show The Good Wife. She also played a younger version of Nancy Callahan in the movie Sin City.
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About Makenzie Vega
Makenzie Vega was born in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Baruch Vega, is a fashion photographer from Colombia. Her mother, Gina Rue, used to be a model. Makenzie is the younger sister of actress Alexa PenaVega, who is also famous.
Her Early Acting Days
Makenzie started acting when she was very young, at just five years old! She played one of the children of Teddie Cochran in The Geena Davis Show. In 2000, she was cast as Annie, a smart daughter in the movie The Family Man.
The next year, Makenzie played Chloe in the film Made. This movie starred actors like Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau. In 2004, she appeared in the horror film Saw as Diana Gordon. After that, she played young Nancy Callahan in Sin City, acting alongside Bruce Willis.
Starring in TV Shows and Movies
Makenzie continued to act in many movies. She was in Just My Luck as Katy, with Lindsay Lohan and Chris Pine. She also had a small role in the big superhero movie X-Men: The Last Stand. In this film, she played a little girl who was actually the shapeshifter Mystique in disguise.
From 2009 to 2016, Makenzie had a main role in the popular CBS drama The Good Wife. She played Grace Florrick, the daughter of the main character, Alicia Florrick. Grace was a very important part of the show, especially in its final season. In 2015, Makenzie got a lead role in the thriller movie Fender Bender, which came out in 2016.
Her Life Outside Acting
Makenzie Vega married Australian model Blair Norfolk on February 4, 2017. They kept their wedding a secret for a few weeks before telling everyone. Makenzie and Blair have one child together.
Movies and TV Shows
Film Roles
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | The Family Man | Annie Campbell | |
| 2001 | Made | Chloe | |
| 2004 | Saw | Diana Gordon | |
| Chestnut: Hero of Central Park | Sal | ||
| 2005 | Sin City | Young Nancy Callahan | |
| 2006 | Just My Luck | Katy Hardin | |
| X-Men: The Last Stand | Prison Truck Little Girl | ||
| 2007 | In the Land of Women | Paige Hardwicke | |
| 2014 | Code Academy | Sheridan | Short film |
| 2016 | Fender Bender | Hilary | |
| 2022 | Exploited | Lexi |
Television Roles
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Dr. Quinn: Revolutions | Maria | Television film |
| 2000–2001 | The Geena Davis Show | Eliza Ryan | Main role; 22 episodes |
| 2006 | Justice | Mary Nicks | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | Ghost Whisperer | Becca Cahill | Episode: "All Ghosts Lead to Grandview" |
| 2009 | ER | Vera | Episode: "I Feel Good" |
| 2009–2016 | The Good Wife | Grace Florrick | Main role (seasons 1–6); recurring role (season 7) 103 episodes |
| 2014 | The Assault | Sam Gleason | Television film |
| 2016 | Heartbeat | Gloria Gonzalez | Episode: "The Inverse" |
| Pretty Little Dead Girl | Emma Miller | Television film | |
| 2018 | Tomboy | Tori | Television film |
| The Beach House | Toy Sooner | Television film | |
| 13 Reasons Why | Sarah Carlin | 2 episodes | |
| Love, of Course | Cara Andolini | Television film | |
| 2020 | InstaPsycho | Kelly Ryan | Television film |
Awards She's Won
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2001 | Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Best Performance by a Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role | The Family Man | Nominated |
| Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Actress Age Ten or Under | Won | ||
| Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Young Actress Age Ten or Under | The Geena Davis Show | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress | The Good Wife | Nominated | |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young Actress | Nominated | |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Makenzie Vega para niños
