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    Danielle Macdonald: 10 facts about the Dumplin' star you probably never knew

    Danielle Macdonald stars as Willowdean Dickson in Netflix’s heartwarming pageant dramedy Dumplin’. The Australian actress plays Jennifer Aniston’s daughter and also appears in Bird Box with Sandra Bullock. Here are a few facts you need to know about the rising star.

    1. Danielle Macdonald how old

      1. How old is Danielle Macdonald?

      Danielle Macdonald is an Australian actress born May 19, 1991. Danielle is 31 years old and a Taurus. [Photo via Getty/Michael Tran]

    2. Danielle Macdonald hometown

      2. Where is Danielle Macdonald from?

      Danielle Macdonald was born in Sydney, Australia and moved to Los Angeles at the age of 18 to pursue a career in acting. [Photo via Getty/Matt Winkelmeyer]

    3. Danielle Macdonald height

      3. How tall is Danielle Macdonald?

      According to multiple online sources, Danielle Macdonald is 5 feet 5 inches tall. [Photo via Getty/Rich Fury]

    4. Danielle Macdonald other movies

      4. What other movies has Danielle Macdonald been in?

      Danielle Macdonald is known for her role as the lead in Patti Cake$. Danielle has had small roles in Lady Bird and 2013’s The East. Danielle has since appeared in Bird Box in 2018 and Paradise Hills in 2019. [Photo via Getty/Emma McIntyre]

    5. Danielle Macdonald Dumplin casting

      5. Danielle Macdonald was cast as Willowdean "Dumplin'" Dickson in 2017

      In June 2017, it was announced that Danielle Macdonald would star as Willowdean Dickson in a movie adaptation of Julie Murphy’s YA book called Dumplin'. Filming took place in the second half of 2017 and the Dolly Parton loving teen’s story arrived on Netflix in December 2018. [Photo via Danielle Macdonald/Instagram]

    6. Danielle Macdonald Willowdean

      6. Who plays Willowdean Dickson in Dumplin’?

      Danielle Macdonald plays Willowdean in Dumplin'. Willowdean Dickson is the daughter of a former pageant queen (Aniston), who inherits a love of Dolly Parton from her Aunt Lucy. After finding an un-submitted pageant entry form in her aunt’s name, Willowdean “Dumplin'” Dickson decides to enter the competition despite feeling out of place among her pageant-ready peers. [Photo via Netflix]

    7. Danielle Macdonald bird box

      7. Danielle Macdonald appears in Bird Box on Netflix

      Danielle Macdonald plays Olympian in Netflix’s Bird Box. The dystopian film is about an entity that drives you to the brink by making you see your worst nightmare. Sandra Bullock and Sarah Paulson also star in the movie. [Photo via Netflix]

    8. Danielle Macdonald Patti Cake$

      8. Danielle Macdonald starred in 2017's Patti Cake$

      In 2017, Danielle was the breakout star of Patti Cake$, a film about a young woman with a talent for rapping who struggles to gain recognition. Danielle has said in interviews that she spent many months learning how to rap in preparation for the role. [Photo via Fox Searchlight Pictures/Trailer/Screenshot]

    9. Danielle Macdonald in American Horror Story Roanoke

      9. Danielle Macdonald played Bristol Windows in American Horror Story

      Danielle Macdonald appears in season 6 episode 10 of American Horror Story as Bristol Windows, a super fan that shows up to the Roanoke panel. In the episode, Danielle plays a character who flew in 'from London' and expresses sympathy for Lee Harris. [Photo via FX]

    10. Danielle Macdonald instagram social media

      10. Danielle Macdonald is on Instagram and Twitter

      Danielle Macdonald’s social media accounts are Instagram (@daniellemacdonald) and Twitter (@DLMacdonald19). [Photo via Instagram/Danielle Macdonald]

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