Maisie Richardson-Sellers: 16 facts about The Kissing Booth 3 star you need to know
The Kissing Booth 3 star Maisie Richardson-Sellers already has a massive fanbase thanks to her role on DC's Legends of Tomorrow... Get to know her here!
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1. Get to know Maisie Richardson-Sellers here...
Fans of the Arrowverse will already be familiar with Maisie Richardson-Sellers but the British actress is about to pick up a whole new legion of fans after her role as Chloe Winthrop in The Kissing Booth 2. From her previous roles to her LGBTQ+ and diversity on screen activism, here’s everything you need to know about the star… [Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images]
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2. How old is Maisie Richardson-Sellers?
Maisie is 29 years old. She was born in 1992 and her birthday is in March. [David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Osman]
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3. How tall is Maisie Richardson-Sellers?
According to various sources, Maisie is around 5ft 6in. [Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images]
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4. Where is Maisie Richardson-Sellers from?
Maisie Richardson-Sellers is British. She was born and raised in London, England. In ‘Legends of Tomorrow’, she speaks with an American accent but in ‘The Originals’ and ‘The Kissing Booth 2' and 'The Kissing Booth 3', you’ll be able to hear her real British accent. [CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images]
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5. What is Maisie Richardson-Sellers' ethnicity?
Maisie Richardson-Sellers is mixed race. Her mother is Black Guyanese and her father is white English. [@maisiersellers via Instagram]
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6. Is Maisie Richardson-Sellers in a relationship?
Maisie has been dating musician CLAY for a few years. The couple often share adorable pictures together on their Instagram with their fans. Maisie opened up about being a queer woman, and the importance of representing queer women of colour on screen, in an interview with Gay Times back in 2018. [maisiersellers via Instagram]
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7. Maisie Richardson-Sellers identifies as queer
Maisie Richardson-Sellers identifies as queer and is vocal about her support of the LGBTQ+ community. In an interview with E!, Maisie said: "Growing up, Pride was such an exciting and affirming time for me. But the more I've traveled, the less prideful I've begun to feel. What I am most proud of this Pride is the unbelievable strength, resilience and compassion of my LGBTQAI+ siblings. But Pride also stands as a powerful a reminder to me of just how far we still have to go." [via Instagram]
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8. Who plays Chloe in The Kissing Booth 2 and The Kissing Booth 3?
Maisie takes on the brand new role of Chloe Winthrop in 'The Kissing Booth 2'. Chloe is a student at Harvard, who meets Noah Flynn during their freshman year. The two grow close while Noah tries to maintain a long distance relationship with Elle, leaving Elle suspicious and jealous of the time they spend together. Maisie describes Chloe as “worldly, whip-smart, sassy and charismatic.” [Netflix]
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9. What other movies and TV shows has Maisie Richardson-Sellers been in?
Prior to bagging a role in ‘Star Wars’, Maisie appeared in a few short films. She’s also had major roles on two different CW shows: ‘The Originals’ and ‘Legends of Tomorrow’. She was also cast in ABC drama ‘Of Kings and Prophets’ but ABC cancelled the series after just two episodes aired in the US. ‘The Kissing Booth 2’ is Maisie’s first major film role. [Michael Kovac/Getty Images for FCancer]
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10. Who did Maisie Richardson-Sellers play in Star Wars?
Maisie played the role of Korr Sella in ‘The Force Awakens’. Korr is killed when the First Order destroy Hosnian Prime while she’s on the planet. She scored the role shortly after graduating from Oxford University. [Disney]
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11. Who did Maisie Richardson-Sellers play in The Originals?
Maisie played the recurring roles of Eva Sinclair and Rebekah Michaelson in ‘The Vampire Diaries’ spin-off series. She appeared in 15 episodes. [The CW]
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12. Who did Maisie Richardson-Sellers play in Legends of Tomorrow?
Maisie played two roles on The CW’s ‘Legends of Tomorrow’: Amaya Jiwe (Vixen) and Charlie (Clotho). Maisie left the show at the end of the fifth season. Thanking fans on Twitter for their support, Maisie wrote: “Amaya and Charlie have brought me so much joy these past 4 years, and you are THE MOST kind, generous, inclusive fan base a show could hope for.” [The CW]
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13. Maisie Richardson-Sellers graduated from Oxford in 2013
Prior to her acting career, Maisie graduated with a degree in Archaeology and Anthropology, from University of Oxford in 2013. [Gregg DeGuire/WireImage]
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14. Maisie Richardson-Sellers' mother, Joy Richardson, is also an actress
Maisie’s mother is British actress Joy Richardson. Joy has starred in multiple British TV shows, including ‘The Bill’, ‘Holby City’, ‘Doctors’, ‘Casualty’ and ‘Silent Witness’. She also appeared alongside her daughter in ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ as Amaya’s ancestor. You can see the two share a scene in season 3, episode 3. Joy also had a role in ‘Children of Men’ which also starred Clive Owen, Julianne Moore and Michael Caine. [The CW]
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15. Maisie Richardson-Sellers is a co-founder of SheThority
Maisie co-founded SheThority alongside her Arrowverse co-stars in 2017. SheThority is a “positive place for women and the feminine to inspire, empower, and share.” Per the website, the inclusive collective aims to “create a space where we, as women, can stand up with one another and assume our individual authority, in ways both big and small.” Candice Patton, Caity Lotz, Tala Ashe, Melissa Benoist and Emily Bett Rickards are amongst the members. [Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images]
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16. Does Maisie Richardson-Sellers have Instagram?
Yes! Maisie is on Instagram and you can find her at @maisiersellers. On her profile you’ll find photoshoots, selfies, throwbacks, behind the scenes shots from her on-screen projects, adorable puppies and some absolutely stunning pictures of her travels all over the world. [maisiersellers via Instagram]
