Maika Monroe

Dillon Monroe Buckley, who’s more known by her stage name Maika Monroe, is an American actress. Her career breakthrough happened as she starred in It Follows (2014) for which she earned multiple accolades.

Other notable acting works she’s involved in are The Guest (2014), Tau (2018), and Greta (2018) and Watcher (2022).

Career

Maika Monroe started her career as an actress with the TV series Eleventh Hour in 2009, playing a minor role. It opened up quite an opportunity afterward.

She then brought her talent onto the big screen where she got to appear in three different movies at once, such as Bad Blood, At Any Price, and The Darkness Is Close Behind.

A year later, she got her first breakthrough in her career when she joined the cast of the Kate Winslet movie titled Labor Day.

After that, she continued taking on multiple movie projects including The 5th Wave (2016), Burned (2015), Echoes of War (2015), It Follows (2014), The Guest (2014), and so on.

In 2019, she was set to star in three movies back-to-back. These movies include How to Be Alone, Villains, and Honey Boy.

Two years later, she finally returned to the small screen with two TV series called JJ Villard’s Fairy Tales and The Stranger.

Profile

Real Name: Dillon Monroe Buckley
Stage Name: Maika Monroe
Also Known as: –
Nickname: Maika
Birthday: May 29, 1993
Birthplace: Santa Barbara, California, United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Nationality: American
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
Religion: Christianity
Professions: Actress, Professional Kiteboarder
Education: –
Hobby: Kiteboarding
Facebook: Maika Monroe Official
Twitter: @MaikaMonroe
Threads: –
Instagram: @maikamonroe
TikTok: –
YouTube: –

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 168 cm (5’6”)
Weight: 53 Kg (117 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Hazel
Body Measurements: 35-25-33 (Bust -35, Waist -25, and Hips -33 inches)
Shoe Size: 8 (US)
Dress Size: –

Family

Father: Jack Monroe
Mother: Dixie Monroe
Brother: –
Sister: –

Boyfriend & Dating History

Zac Efron

Maika and Zac Efron’s dating rumor surfaced after they starredtogether in a movie in May 2013.

Media reported that the two had been spending time together in Zac’s house in Los Angeles, and she used to talk positively about him in an interview.

However, it appeared that their relationship ended not long after.

Taylor Lautner

Shortly after being separated from Zac, Maika was hit with another rumor where she’s linked romantically to Taylor Lautner, as the two were seen being close at an LA Dodgers game.

That being said, none of them has ever confirmed nor clarified the rumor.

Liam Hemsworth

In 2015, media reported that Maika was seen showing intimate acts with Liam Hermsworth in a bar.

However, the same source stated that they were not actually official, but still had amazing chemistry together.

Boyd Holbrook

Maika was rumored to date Boyd Holbrook as the pair had dinner together in West Hollywood.

Similar to her previous dating rumor, no confirmation has ever come out of it.

Joe Keery

Maika and Joe Keery made their relationship known to the public in 2017. The two previously worked together in After Everything (2017).

Acoording to Joe’s interview, they met at a party before their first work together. The couple then went on attending the premiere event of Stranger Things season two.

However, their relationship seemed to have ended when she was seen being close to Dalton Gomez, the ex-husband of Ariana Grande.

Dalton Gomez

In October 2023, Maika was spotted kissing Dalton Gomez, a real estate agent and the former husband of popular singer Ariana Grande.

The report came out just several days after Dalton and Ariana’s divorce was finalized.

That being said, none of the two has ever commented regarding of their alleged relationship.

Net Worth

According to several sources online, her net worth is estimated to sit around $1 million to $5 million. Maika appeared to have collected the number through working as an actress and professional kiteboarder.

Facts

Maika used to be a professional kiteboarder before turning into an actress.
She pursued a career as a professional kiteboarder since she was thirteen years old.
Her boyfriend, Joe Keery, is also an actor.
Maika once moved to the Dominican Republic at the age of seventeen.
She had her own clothing line called Airbound Apparel, which she designed herself.
The name ‘Maika’ came from her mother’s idea.
Maika is a fan of the horror genre.
She is named the Scream Queen by her fans.
Maika has a knife phobia.
She was ranked 32 among a list of professional kiteboarders in the world.
Maika was close with local people when she lived in the Dominican Republic.
She now wishes to become an actress forever.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

They Follow (TBA), as Jamie “Jay” Height
Longlegs (2024), as Lee Harker
God Is a Bullet (2023), as Case Hardin
Significant Other (2022), as Ruth Replica and the executive producer
Watcher (2022), as Julia
Flashback (2020), as Cindy
Brothers by Blood (2020), as Grace
The Sound of Philadelphia (2020), as Grace
How to Be Alone (2019), as Lucy
Villains (2019), as Jules
Honey Boy (2019), as Sandra
Greta (2018), as Erica Penn
Tau (2018), as Julia and the executive producer
After Everything (2018), as Mia
The Tribes of Palos Verdes (2017), as Medina
I’m Not Here (2017), as Karen
Watching, Waiting (2017), as self
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House (2017), as Joan Felt
The Scent of Rain & Lightning (2017), as Jody Linder
Hot Summer Nights (2017), as McKayla
Bokeh (2017), as Jenai
Another Day: The Making of ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ (2016), as self
Independence Day: A Legacy Surging Forward (2016), as self
Behind the Storm: The Making of the Scent of Rain and Lightning (2016), as self
Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), as Patricia Whitmore
The 5th Wave (2016), as Ringer
Burned (2015), as Lila
Echoes of War (2015), as Abigail Riley
It Follows (2014), as Jay Height
The Guest (2014), as Anna Peterson
Labor Day (2013), as Mandy
The Bling Ring (2013), as Beach Girl
Flying Monkeys (2013), as Joan
Bad Blood (2012), as self
At Any Price (2012), as Cadence Farrow
The Darkness Is Close Behind (2012), as Amy Southern

TV Series

JJ Villard’s Fairy Tales (Adult Swim | 2020), as Snow White
The Stranger (Quibi | 2020), as Clare
Eleventh Hour (CBS | 2009), as Maya Wynne

TV Shows

Hollywood First Look Features (YouTube | 2022), as a guest
Access Daily (YouTube | 2016), as a guest
In Character with… (YouTube | 2016), as a guest
Access Hollywood (YouTube | 2016), as a guest
Birthday Stories with Lynn Hirschberg (2016), as a guest
Film 2018 (YouTube | 2015), as a guest
Made in Hollywood (YouTube | 2013), as a guest

Music Video Appearances

Synthesizers (2012) – Butch Walker and the Black Widows

Awards

2017 Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival – Best Lead Actress – The Scent of Rain and Lightning
2016 CinemaCon Awards – Best Ensemble of the Universe – Independence Day: Resurgence
2016 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards – Best Actress – It Follows
2015 Home Media Magazine Awards – Best Scream Queen – It Follows
2015 Hamptons International Film Festival – Breakthrough Performer – It Follows

Nominations

2016 FilmQuest Awards – Best Supporting Actress (Short) – Burned
2016 Portsmouth International Film Festival – Best Supporting Performance in a Short Film – Burned
2016 iHorror Awards – Best Female Performance In A Horror Film – It Follows
2016 Empire Awards – Best Female Newcomer – It Follows
2015 Fright Meter Awards – Best Actress In A Leading Role – It Follows

Quotes

“I think it’s really good to get the adrenaline pumping.”

“I’ve seen so many scripts, and I want to do everything. Like with kiteboarding, you have to be fearless. I’m not scared.”

“With kiting, you have to land a trick, and in that instant you know whether you won or lost – I knew I could become the best in the world if I trained. But with acting, there are different variations; there’s not a right or wrong way. It’s so hard because it’s so out of your hands. I have no idea what’s going to happen!”

“[My acting career] fell into my lap. I grew up doing dance classes. And one day, a film production company contacted my dance school looking for background dancers. I wasn’t looking for it. It just happened. And I found myself on set. And that was that.”

“I started kite boarding when I was 13. My dad was a kite boarder, and I begged him to teach me until he finally agreed. He made me wait because it can be dangerous.”

“My goal is to continue to act and still be a professional kiteboarder. Maika Monroe ‘The Shining’ scares me so much.”

“I grew up with horror. My dad loves movies, and he passed a lot of them on to me. There’s something so fun about them.”

“Acting is such a crazy industry, but kite boarding keeps me grounded.”

“I love James Brown, and as a baby, I was always dancing to James Brown.”

“‘The Shining,’ ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street,’ ‘Halloween.’ Those are the greats.”

FAQs

Who is Maika Monroe?

She is an American actress.

Who is Maika Monroe’s real name?

Her real name is Dillon Monroe Buckley.

What makes Maika Monroe famous?

She became famous by starring in various acting projects such as It Follows (2014), The Guest (2014), Tau (2018), and Greta (2018) and Watcher (2022).

Where is Maika Monroe from?

She was born in Santa Barbara, California, United States.

How old is Maika Monroe?

She was born in 1993, and she is 32 years old as of 2025.

When does Maika Monroe celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 29th of every May.

How tall is Maika Monroe?

Her height is 5’6″ or 168 cm.

Who are Maika Monroe’s parents?

Her father’s name is Jack Monroe and her mother’s name is Dixie Monroe.

Is Maika Monroe married?

She is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether she is in a relationship or not.

Who is Maika Monroe’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriends are Zac Efron and Joe Keery. She also used to be rumored to date Taylor Lautner, Liam Hermsworth, Boyd Holbrook, and Dalton Gomez.

How rich is Maika Monroe?

Her net worth is around $1 million to $5 million.

What is Maika Monroe’s nationality?

Her nationality is American.

Maika Monroe is very determined about becoming an actress and stealing the spotlight in the entertainment industry. Her long list of awards and nominations is proof of that.