Mia Wasikowska Biography: Movies, Husband, Net Worth, Age, Parents, Children, Height, Family

Biography

Mia Wasikowska is a celebrated Australian actress and director, born on October 25, 1989, in Canberra.

She rose to prominence with her breakout role as the titular character in Tim Burton‘s Alice in Wonderland (2010). Known for her nuanced performances, she has starred in films such as Jane Eyre (2011), Stoker (2013), Crimson Peak (2015), and The Double (2013).

Wasikowska made her directorial debut with a segment in the anthology film The Turning (2013) and later helmed Blueback (2022). Praised for her versatility, she continues to work across independent and mainstream cinema.

Australian actress
Mia Wasikowska
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Mia Wasikowska
Born:	25 October 1989 (age 36 years old)
Place of Birth:	Canberra, Australia
Nationality:	Australian
Education:	Cook Primary School, Ainslie Primary School, Canberra High School, Karabar High School
Height:	1.63 m
Parents:	Marzena Wasikowska, John Reid
Siblings:	Jess Wasikowska, Kai Wasikowski
Spouse:	Not Married
Boyfriend • Partner:	Jesse Eisenberg (2013-2015), Robert Pattinson (2017-2018)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Actress • Director
Net Worth:	$8 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Mia Wasikowska was born on October 25, 1989, in Canberra, Australia. Her ethnicity is of mixed Polish and Australian heritage, reflecting her mother’s Polish background and her father’s Australian roots.

She was raised in a Catholic household, influenced by her mother’s Polish cultural traditions, which included attending Mass and observing key religious holidays.

She is the daughter of Marzena Wasikowska, a Polish-born photographer who emigrated to Australia as a child, and John Reid, an Australian photographer and collagist.

Wasikowska has two siblings: an older sister named Jess Wasikowska and a younger brother named Kai Wasikowska.

In her early life, Wasikowska grew up in Canberra and attended several local schools, including Cook Primary School, Ainslie Primary School, Canberra High School, and Karabar High School in nearby Queanbeyan.

When she was eight years old, in 1998, her family moved to Szczecin, Poland, for a year while her mother worked on a photography project documenting her own emigration experience; Wasikowska and her siblings served as subjects in the work.

From the age of nine, she pursued ballet intensively at the Canberra Dance Development Centre, training up to 35 hours a week alongside full-time schooling and advancing to en pointe by thirteen. However, physical issues like a heel spur and disillusionment with the demands of perfection led her to quit ballet at fourteen, though she later credited it with building her resilience for auditions.

Shy during her school years, Wasikowska was drawn to acting after being inspired by films like Krzysztof Kieślowski‘s Three Colours trilogy, Gillian Armstrong‘s My Brilliant Career, and performances by Holly Hunter in The Piano and Gena Rowlands in A Woman Under the Influence, seeing it as a way to explore human flaws.

Career

Mia Wasikowska, an Australian actress and filmmaker, began her career at just 15 with a recurring role as Lilya in the medical drama All Saints (2004–2005).

Her early performances in Australian films like Suburban Mayhem (2006) and September (2007) quickly earned her recognition, with the latter bringing her a Young Actor’s Award from the Australian Film Institute.

Her international breakthrough came in 2008 with HBO’s acclaimed drama In Treatment, where she portrayed Sophie, a troubled gymnast undergoing therapy. The emotionally demanding role—and her flawless American accent—garnered critical acclaim and opened the door to her first major Hollywood role.

In 2010, at just 19, Wasikowska headlined Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, carrying the $200-million production to over $1 billion in box office success and establishing herself as a global star.

Rather than chasing blockbusters, Wasikowska chose to focus on character-driven projects. She earned widespread praise for her nuanced portrayal of Jane Eyre (2011) opposite Michael Fassbender and appeared the same year in The Kids Are All Right and Gus Van Sant’s Restless.

Her versatility shone in Stoker (2013), where she delivered a haunting performance as India Stoker, and in Richard Ayoade’s The Double (2013), playing dual roles that explored identity and isolation.

She continued to balance arthouse cinema and genre films, starring in Albert Nobbs (2011), Jim Jarmusch’s Only Lovers Left Alive (2013), and Guillermo del Toro’s gothic romance Crimson Peak (2015). Later roles included The Man with the Iron Heart (2016) and Maps to the Stars (2014) by David Cronenberg.

In 2022, Wasikowska made her directorial debut with Blueback, an eco-conscious family drama adapted from Tim Winton’s novella, which she also produced. She later returned to acting in Michel Franco’s Memory (2023) alongside Jessica Chastain and the Netflix western Damsel (2024) opposite Millie Bobby Brown.

Known for her introspective approach to fame, Wasikowska often takes long breaks between projects to maintain privacy and creative control. She has famously turned down major franchise roles—including the Alice Through the Looking Glass sequel—to pursue complex, emotionally rich characters that define her as one of cinema’s most quietly compelling talents.

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Personal Life

Mia Wasikowska, born on October 25, 1989, in Canberra, Australia, is 36 years old.

She stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 meters).

Wasikowska has never been married and does not have a husband or any recorded marriages. She also has no children.

She was in a relationship with actor Jesse Eisenberg from 2013 to 2015, whom she met while co-starring in The Double, and actor Robert Pattinson from 2017 to 2018.

As of recent reports, she is single and resides in Sydney, Australia, focusing on selective projects and her independence.

Net Worth

Mia Wasikowska, the Australian actress known for roles in Alice in Wonderland and Jane Eyre, has an estimated net worth of $8 million.

This figure stems primarily from her selective film and television career, including earnings from high-grossing projects like the Alice franchise (over $1 billion worldwide) and independent films, where she reportedly commands around $250,000 per role.

While some estimates vary slightly up to $10 million, reflecting potential income from endorsements and her directorial work on Blueback (2022), she maintains a low-profile lifestyle in Sydney, prioritizing artistic projects over commercial pursuits.

Filmography

Movies (Acting)  

• Suburban Mayhem (2006) – Lilya  
• September (2007) – Amelia  
• Cosette (short, 2007) – Cosette  
• Skin (short, 2007) – Emma  
• Rogue (2008) – Sherry  
• Defiance (2008) – Chaya Dziencielsky  
• That Evening Sun (2009) – Pamela Choat  
• Amelia (2009) – Elinor Smith  
• Alice in Wonderland (2010) – Alice Kingsleigh  
• The Kids Are All Right (2010) – Joni  
• Jane Eyre (2011) – Jane Eyre  
• Restless (2011) – Annabel Cotton  
• Albert Nobbs (2011) – Helen Dawes  
• Lawless (2012) – Bertha Minnix  
• Stoker (2013) – India Stoker  
• Tracks (2013) – Robyn Davidson  
• Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) – Ava  
• The Double (2013) – Hannah  
• Maps to the Stars (2014) – Agatha Weiss  
• Madame Bovary (2015) – Emma Bovary  
• Crimson Peak (2015) – Edith Cushing  
• Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) – Alice Kingsleigh (voice, uncredited)  
• The Light Between Oceans (2016) – Adult Lucy-Grace (cameo)  
• Damsel (2018) – Penelope  
• Piercing (2018) – Jackie  
• Judy & Punch (2019) – Judy (also producer)  
• Blackbird (2019) – Anna  
• The Devil All the Time (2020) – Helen Hatton  
• Bergman Island (2021) – Amy  
• Club Zero (2023) – Miss Novak  
• Damsel (2024, Netflix) – Elodie

TV Shows (Acting)  

• All Saints (2004–2005) – Lilya (2 episodes)  
• In Treatment (2008) – Sophie (9 episodes, Season 1)

Directing  

• The Turning (2013) – Directed segment: “Sand”  
• Blueback (2022) – Director and producer

Upcoming / In Development  

• The Narrow Road to the Deep North (TV series, post-production) – Amy Mulvaney