Mia Wasikowska

Who Is Mia Wasikowska?

Mia Wasikowska is an acclaimed Australian actress known for her captivating performances in film and television. Born in Canberra, she grew up in a creative family of photographers. Her mother, Marzena, hails from Poland, while her father, John Reid, is Australian of British descent. She has an older sister, Jess, and a younger brother, Kai. At age eight, her family relocated to Szczecin, Poland, for a year, sparking her early interest in photography. She trained rigorously as a ballerina from age eight, dedicating 35 hours weekly by 14. However, a growth spurt led her to acting.

She debuted on TV in All Saints in 2004. Her breakthrough came with HBO’s In Treatment in 2008. Global fame followed as Alice in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland in 2010. She starred in The Kids Are All Right and Jane Eyre. Recent roles include Bergman Island and Club Zero. Her versatile career highlights quiet intensity and depth. She values diverse roles. Her work earns critical praise. Mia remains private yet influential in cinema.

Personal Details

• Date of Birth: October 25, 1989
• Height: 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m)
• Birthplace: Canberra, Australia
• Nationality: Australian

Mia Wasikowska: Net Worth

• Estimated net worth: $8 million (as of late 2025)

Interesting Facts About Mia Wasikowska

• She lived in Poland for a year at age eight, immersing in her mother’s heritage.
• A passionate photographer, she uses a Rolleiflex camera on film sets.
• She trained as a ballerina for six years before switching to acting.
• Her “fake” birthday is October 14, 1989; real one is October 25.
• She dated actor Jesse Eisenberg after meeting on The Double set.

Socials

• Instagram

Mia Wasikowska: Video

Filmography

• Blueback (2022) as Abby
• Bergman Island (2021) as Amy
• The Devil All the Time (2020) as Helen Hatton
• Blackbird (2019) as Anna
• Judy & Punch (2019) as Judy
• Damsel (2018) as Penelope
• Piercing (2018) as Jackie
• The Man with the Iron Heart (2017) as Anna Novak
• Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) as Alice Kingsleigh
• Crimson Peak (2015) as Edith Cushing
• Madame Bovary (2014) as Emma Bovary
• Maps to the Stars (2014) as Agatha Weiss
• Tracks (2013) as Robyn Davidson
• Stoker (2013) as India Stoker
• Alice in Wonderland (2010) as Alice Kingsleigh