Kara Hayward is an American actress recognized as one of Varietyās "10 Actors to Watch" in 2016, highlighting her as a rising talent in the film industry. She is best known for her breakout performance as Suzy Bishop in Moonrise Kingdom (2012), directed by Wes Anderson. Making her feature film debut with no prior acting experience, Haywardās performance earned critical acclaim and a nomination for Criticās Choice Award for Best Young Actor/Actress in 2013.
Following her debut, Hayward continued to build a diverse body of work across film and television. She starred as Emily Parris in The Sisterhood of Night (2014), and appeared in independent films such as Quitters and Fan Girl. She also had a supporting role in Manchester by the Sea and appeared in Paterson.
Hayward has collaborated again with Anderson as a voice actor in Isle of Dogs (2018). She later appeared in Jordan Peeleās horror film Us, as well as the indie drama To the Stars, where she played a leading role. Her more recent work includes roles in The Social Dilemma, Drunk Bus, and the horror-comedy Slayers.
On television, Hayward has appeared in series including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, White Collar, and Haters Back Off, demonstrating her range across both comedic and dramatic roles.
A Mother's Love(2025)as Genevieve
Slayers(2022)as Flynn
Roar(2022)as Millie
The Shadow Diaries(2020)as Shana Secco, Shanna Secco
Drunk Bus(2020)as Kat
18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards(2013)as Self
Ć la dĆ©couverte du tournage de Moonrise Kingdom(2012)as Self - actress
Cinema 3(1984)as Self
Le grand journal de Canal+(2004)as Self
Made in Hollywood(2005)as Self
