Born on August 28, 2003, in Houma, Louisiana, she is an acclaimed American actress who gained fame with her breakthrough role in "Beasts of the Southern Wild" (2012), becoming the youngest nominee for the Best Actress Oscar at age nine. Her performance earned widespread critical acclaim. She continued her career with roles in films like "12 Years a Slave" (2013) and the lead in "Annie" (2014). Known for her talent and charisma, she has also ventured into writing children's books.