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Mia Wasikowska
5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
$8 million, 2026 est.
Australian
October 25, 1989
Canberra, Australia
37 Years Old
Scorpio
Who Is Mia Wasikowska?
Mia Wasikowska is an Australian actress praised for bringing steady intensity to introspective, deeply atmospheric movie roles. Her understated performances in prestige literary adaptations and art-house thrillers have established her as one of cinema’s most versatile contemporary performers.
She achieved international prominence starring as Alice in Tim Burton’s visual spectacle Alice in Wonderland. Her grounded performance anchored the massive box office triumph, and she was known as a dedicated student of classical ballet.
Early Life and Education
Visual artists Marzena Wasikowska and John Reid raised Mia Wasikowska in Canberra. She spent a memorable year living in Poland during childhood while her family participated in an artistic photography project.
She trained intensely in ballet before redirecting her ambitions toward dramatic screen acting. Her formal studies continued at Karabar High School in nearby Queanbeyan, where she balanced her coursework with early Australian film auditions.
Notable Relationships
On the set of The Double, Mia Wasikowska began dating fellow actor Jesse Eisenberg. The pair maintained a quiet romantic relationship for two years before amicably parting ways, and she was later linked to British actor Robert Pattinson.
The Australian actress has no children and generally keeps her personal life away from media attention. In recent years, she has chosen to focus primarily on independent artistic film projects rather than public romantic commentary.
Career Highlights
Mia Wasikowska earned critical praise in HBO’s acclaimed television drama series In Treatment. She subsequently reached massive global audiences starring as Alice in Tim Burton’s fantasy epic Alice in Wonderland, which grossed over one billion dollars worldwide.
She transitioned smoothly into acclaimed independent features and period literary adaptations. Her work includes leading performances in Jane Eyre, Crimson Peak, Tracks, and Bergman Island, while she also expanded her career by directing segments for anthology films.
To date, she has collected an Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award and multiple nominations. Her thoughtful character choices and director collaborations continue to make her a respected force across global independent cinema.
Signature Quote
“Film is a lot more about life, and so it’s all about the things we do that are imperfect. That really interested me more.”
