Willow Shields Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Movies, TV Series

Willow Claire, famously known as Willow Shields, is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Primrose Everdeen in The Hunger Games film series (2012–2015).

She began her acting career with a guest role on the television series In Plain Sight in 2009 and has since appeared in various film and television projects, including the Netflix series Spinning Out (2020).

Beyond acting, Shields has participated in reality television, notably as the youngest contestant on Dancing with the Stars in 2015.

Profile

• Full Name: Willow Claire Shields
• Stage Name: Willow Shields
• Born: June 1, 2000
• Age: 25 years old
• Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.57 m
• Parents: Carrie Shields and Rob Shields
• Siblings: River Shields and Autumn Shields
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life and Education

Willow Claire Shields was born on June 1, 2000, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Carrie and Rob Shields. She has a twin sister, Autumn, and an older brother, River; both siblings are also actors. Shields was homeschooled, allowing her to balance her education with her burgeoning acting career. She is of White ethnicity and identifies as Christian.

Career

Willow Shields began her acting career in 2008 with a voice role in the short film Las Vegas, New Mexico, 1875. She made her on-screen debut in 2009 with a guest appearance on the television series In Plain Sight.

In 2011, she appeared in the television film Beyond the Blackboard, portraying a homeless child named Grace. Her breakthrough came in 2012 when she was cast as Primrose Everdeen in The Hunger Games, a role she reprised in the subsequent films of the series.

Her performance earned her nominations for a Young Hollywood Award and an MTV Award. In 2015, at the age of 14, Shields competed in Season 20 of Dancing with the Stars, becoming the youngest contestant in the show’s history.

Following The Hunger Games, Shields continued to take on diverse roles. She starred in the fantasy film Into the Rainbow (2017) and the drama Woodstock or Bust (2019) and portrayed Serena Baker in the Netflix series Spinning Out (2020). In 2022, she played the lead role of Abbie in the coming-of-age drama When Time Got Louder.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @willowshields
• Twitter handle: @WillowShields

Personal Life

Willow Shields tends to keep her personal life out of the public spotlight, choosing to share only select glimpses of her experiences outside of acting. In June 2022, she made a meaningful and heartfelt announcement on Instagram, publicly coming out as bisexual and showing her solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month.

Her openness was met with widespread support, reflecting her courage and authenticity as both an individual and a public figure. Shields remains single and appears focused on nurturing her craft and building a diverse and impactful acting career.

Filmography

• Las Vegas, New Mexico 1875 (2008) – Girl Watching Gun Fight (voice)
• The Hunger Games (2012) – Primrose Everdeen
• The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) – Primrose Everdeen
• The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) – Primrose Everdeen
• The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015) – Primrose Everdeen
• Into the Rainbow (2017) – Rachel
• Woodstock or Bust (2019) – Lorian
• When Time Got Louder (2022) – Abbie
• Detective Knight: Independence (2023) – Ally
• In Fidelity (2024) – Greta Ayker

Television:

• In Plain Sight (2009) – Lisa Rogan / Lisa Royal
• Beyond the Blackboard (2011) – Grace
• R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour (2012) – Eve
• Dancing with the Stars (2015) – Contestant (Season 20)
• The Unsettling (2019) – Maya

Net Worth

Willow Shields has an estimated net worth between $1 million and $5 million. Her income primarily stems from her acting roles in film and television, including her prominent role in the The Hunger Games series and subsequent projects such as Spinning Out and When Time Got Louder.