Lily Gladstone Bio, Ethnicity, Career, Family, Husband, Net Worth, Weight & Height

In this article we will take you through the life journey of Lily Gladstone

Who is Lily Gladstone?

Lily Gladstone, a renowned Native American actress, was born on August 2, 1986, making her 37 years old. Her birthplace is Kalispell, Montana, United States. She is notably recognized for her film debut in “Jimmy P: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian.” Additionally, she has collaborated with filmmaker Kelly Reichardt on independent films, notably “Certain Women” and “First Cow.”

Early life

Lily Gladstone was raised in Browning and East Glacier, Montana, and is of diverse heritage, including Piegan Blackfeet, Nez Perce, and European descent. She grew up on the Blackfeet Nation reservation. Her mother is of European descent, while her father has Blackfeet and Nez Perce heritage. Notably, she is distantly related to William Ewart Gladstone, the British Prime Minister, as a first cousin four times removed. One of her paternal great-great-grandfathers was Red Crow, a chief of the Kainai Nation.

Gladstone has shared that her aspiration to become an actress was sparked at the young age of 5, after watching “Return of the Jedi” and developing a fascination with the idea of portraying an Ewok.

Family

Lily Gladstone’s parents are Mr. Gladstone (father) and Mrs. Gladstone (mother). Her father has NiMíiPuu or Nez Perce and Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfeet) heritage. Her mother is of white descent. Lily comes from a family with religious values, and her parents have been very supportive of her. Currently, there is no available information regarding her siblings. Should there be any updates about her siblings, we will provide the information as soon as it becomes available.

Ethnicity, Race, Nationality

Lily Gladstone’s ethnic background encompasses Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfeet) and NiMíiPuu (Nez Perce) heritage. Her father is of NiMíiPuu or Nez Perce and Siksikaitsitapi descent, while her mother is of white descent. Lily holds American nationality, reflecting her diverse and rich cultural heritage.

Education

During her middle school years, Gladstone’s family relocated to Seattle to be closer to her grandmother. In Seattle, she joined Stone Soup Theatre, a nonprofit educational theatre company focused on the city’s youth. This involvement led to her starring in student films and theses.

Gladstone completed her high school education at Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. She then pursued higher education at the University of Montana, specializing in the Theatre of the Oppressed. In 2008, she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Directing and a minor in Native American Studies. After graduation, Gladstone dedicated her time to teaching acting classes and workshops in her native community. She developed a unique acting method known as a “sculpture garden,” which she used for violence prevention programs sponsored by the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center.

Career

Lily Gladstone’s acting career began with her film debut in “Jimmy P: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian” in 2012. Following this, she appeared in “Winter in the Blood” (2012) and “Buster’s Mal Heart” (2016). Her breakthrough role came in 2016 as Jamie, a ranch hand, in Kelly Reichardt’s film “Certain Women.” This role garnered her significant acclaim, earning her the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress. Additionally, she received nominations for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female and the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor.

In 2017, Gladstone joined the Oregon Shakespeare Festival acting company. In 2020, she starred in the Yale Repertory Theatre production of Mary Kathryn Nagle’s “Manahatta.”

Gladstone had a minor role in Reichardt’s 2019 film “First Cow,” and later secured the lead role of Mollie Burkhart in Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which was released in theaters in October 2023. Acting alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, her performance was critically acclaimed and considered a standout in the film. Film critic Josh Spiegel of /Film praised her portrayal of Mollie, noting she brought the character to life with remarkable passion.

 Husband, Partner

As of the latest information available, Lily Gladstone’s marital status remains unconfirmed, and it is not publicly known whether she is married. Additionally, details about any of her past relationships are currently under review. Once more information is available or if there are any updates regarding her marital status or previous relationships, we will provide the necessary updates.

Height & Weight

Lily Gladstone stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches, which is equivalent to 170 centimeters, and she weighs approximately 60 kilograms or 132 pounds.

 Net Worth 

Lily Gladstone, with her successful career as an actress, has accumulated a substantial net worth. Her net worth is estimated to be around $900,000.