Lilli Kay Explained

Lilli Kay
Birth Date:18 March 1996
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York
Occupation:Actress
Education:Carnegie Mellon University
Years Active:2018–present

Lilli Kay (born March 18, 1996[1]) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Penelope Fowler in Netflix series Chambers (2019) and Sofia "Fia" Baxter in Showtime series Your Honor (2020–2023).[2] She also appeared on the fifth season of neo-Western drama series Yellowstone (2022).[3]

Career

Kay starred as Fia Baxter opposite Bryan Cranston and Michael Stuhlbarg in Showtime drama series Your Honor,[4] becoming a series regular in season two. She also appeared in the film Paterno and Netflix series Chambers.[5]

She has a recurring role as Clara Brewer in Yellowstone in season five.[6] She was involved in the first non-heterosexual kiss on the show, kissing her real-life partner, Juli Kocemba.[7] [8]

Kay played Rachelle Horowitz in the film Rustin opposite Colman Domingo, Chris Rock and Jeffrey Wright.[9] She can be seen in indie feature film The Luckiest Man in America opposite Paul Walter Hauser. In June 2024, she was cast in an Apple TV+ golf-based comedy series from Jason Keller, starring Owen Wilson.[10]

Personal life

She is also a musician and a member of the LGBTQA+ community. On the television series Yellowstone, she worked alongside her father Stephen Kay who is a director and executive producer on the series. Her stepmother Piper Perabo also acted in the series.[11]

Filmography

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2018PaternoDori
2019Madam SecretaryRubyEpisode: "The New Normal"
2019ChambersPenelope FowlerMain role; 10 episodes
2020-2023Your HonorFia BaxterMain role
2022August at Twenty-TwoEmily Walker
2022YellowstoneClara BrewerRecurring role
2023RustinRachelle
2024The Luckiest Man in America
TBARambler & the Birdie MachineZeroApple TV+ series
TBAFor WorseTinaPost-production
TBAThe HeiressChristina OnassisPost-production; Short film

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lilli Kay. PhotoBook Magazine. February 28, 2023. September 8, 2024.
  2. Web site: Lilli Kay: An In-depth Biography of the Rising Star. papularmagazine.com. June 8, 2024. September 8, 2024.
  3. Web site: Who Plays Clara Brewer On Yellowstone?. Looper. November 16, 2022. September 8, 2024.
  4. Web site: 16 January 2023. 'Your Honor' star Bryan Cranston on Season 2 premiere shocker, 'new possibility of joy'. Erin. Jensen. USA Today. September 8, 2024.
  5. Web site: 'Your Honor': Jimi Stanton, Lilli Kay & Benjamin Flores Jr. Upped To Series Regulars For Season 2. Deadline Hollywood. Denise . Petski. August 1, 2022. September 8, 2024.
  6. Web site: Yellowstone' Breakout Lilli Kay on Clara's Future Fighting Alongside John Dutton and How Fans Reacted to the Series' First Queer Kiss. Variety. September 8, 2024. 10 January 2023. William. Earl.
  7. Web site: 'Queer People Love "Yellowstone"': Lilli Kay Rates Reaction to LGBTQ+ Kiss. Newsweek. September 8, 2024. Jan 4, 2023.
  8. Web site: Yellowstone' Actress Lilli Kay Talks About Playing Dutton's Confidante And A "Lesbian On The Range". Deadline Hollywood. September 8, 2024. Lynette. Rice. January 1, 2023.
  9. Web site: Best of 2023: "Rustin" Screenwriter Julian Breece on Giving a Legend his Due. Motionpictures.org. September 8, 2024. December 29, 2023. Bryan. Abrams.
  10. Web site: Lilli Kay Joins Owen Wilson In Apple Golf Comedy Series. Deadline Hollywood. September 8, 2024. Denise. Petski. June 24, 2024.
  11. Web site: Who Is Lilli Kay? 6 Things to Know About Your Honor & Yellowstone Actress. Richard . Nebens . June 4, 2024. September 8, 2024. The Direct.