Lily Gladstone
Lily Gladstone, a celebrated actress of Piegan Blackfeet and Nez Perce heritage, is redefining Native representation in Hollywood. Raised on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana, she brings cultural authenticity and emotional depth to every role. Her breakout performance as Mollie Burkhart in "Killers of the Flower Moon" earned her a Golden Globe and made her the first Native American woman nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Gladstone, who uses both she/her and they/them pronouns, is also a passionate advocate for Indigenous identity and decolonizing gender norms. From indie films like "Certain Women" and "First Cow" to major studio projects, she continues to break barriers and uplift Indigenous voices through powerful storytelling.
