10 Things To Know About Alexa Demie's Life And Career

Summary

• Alexa Demie has had a successful career in the entertainment industry, with notable roles in Euphoria and various films and music videos.
• Despite a challenging upbringing, Alexa overcame the odds and became the most successful member of her family.
• Alexa's talent extends beyond acting, as she has also delved into music, directing music videos, and collaborating with MAC Cosmetics on a makeup collection.

Alexa Demie has been in the entertainment industry for less than a decade. But since that time, she has made quite a mark.

Best known for her work on Euphoria, Alexa has also worked on the big screen and in music videos as well. But it is her throwback vintage beauty that has made all the rage as of late. A look that is a subtle nod to Alexa's Euphoria character, Maddy, the brown, glossy lip that was iconic in the 1990s is something that Alexa was able to bring back almost single-handedly.

Before all the glitz, however, things were not quite so glamorous growing up for Alexa. But she managed to overcome the odds and not only escape a tough childhood, but become the most successful member of her family in the process.

From living in a rough neighborhood to being named the breakout star of Euphoria, and collaborating with the brand MAC Cosmetics, here's everything to know about Alexa Demie's fascinating life and career!

Updated January 2024: Alexa Demie rose to success as Maddy on 'Euphoria'. Since the show concluded Season Two, Alexa has not worked on any projects. This led many to wonder if Alexa had quit acting. However, given that neither she nor HBO has stated that Alexa will not be returning to 'Euphoria', it could be that Alexa is just taking some time off until shooting for Season Three resumes.

10 Alexa Demie's Early Life And Family

Alexa Demie did not have an easy childhood

• Alexa's mother was young when she had her

Alexa was raised in Los Angeles, California. Her mother, who worked as a make-up artist, immigrated from Mexico when she was young and had Alexa at a young age.

Alexa lived across the street from a meth lab, next door to meth addicts, and around the corner from the Black Eyed Peas' recording studio. She was part of a toxic home environment involving constant fighting and ran away as a teenager. Despite this though, Alexa has described her family as being very supportive.

9 Alexa Demie Growing Up And Her Influences

Alexa Demie did not have positive male role models growing up

• Alexa looked up to her mom growing up

Growing up, there were not any positive male role models in Alexa's life. This affected the way that Alexa let her emotions show, if she let them show at all.

"I didn’t grow up with the best male figures in my life," Alexa explained. "I actually didn’t grow up with much respect for men… that’s something that was built throughout time and just meeting new people… Being vulnerable and allowing that was really something that was very difficult for me…"

Alexa was influenced by her mother, a former MAC makeup artist who instilled a love of beauty which she infused into her Euphoria character, Maddy.

8 Alexa Demie's High School And Career Beginnings

Alexa Demie did not feel like she fit in when she was in high school

• Alexa described herself as a loner

Alexa describes herself as "quite a loner" who was bullied by classmates from elementary to high school. While in high school, Alexa participated in performing arts as an outlet for her creativity. She also created a line of bedazzled sunglasses called Mainframe that sold on Melrose Avenue.

Mainframe garnered popularity overseas, appearing in Vogue Korea, and being worn by celebrities including G-Dragon, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, and Amber Rose.

Alexa did not stop her creativity there though. She also wrote songs and designed a costume for one of Nicki Minaj's first music videos.

7 Alexa Demie's Music Videos

Alexa Demie has worked on six music videos

• Alexa has both acted and directed music videos

Alexa enjoys diversifying her entertainment projects. One area that she seems to excel in is acting and directing music videos. Both of which she has done over the last several years.

The music videos that Alexa has participated in, according to IMDb, include:

While Alexa has not done anything with music videos since 2021, it is clear that she has a passion for them and is good at what she does to be hired time and again to not only act, but direct.

6 Alexa Demie's Film Debut And Various Projects

Alexa Demie has been in six films

• After Brigsby Bear, Alexa was offered representation

In 2015, Alexa appeared in the short film, Miles. It was because of this role that Alexa's career began to take off. This is because after being seen in Miles, two important projects followed that got Alexa representation.

The film projects that Alexa has appeared in after Miles, according to IMDb, include:

As of 2024, Alexa does not have anything in production.

5 Alexa Demie's Music Releases And Short Stories

Alexa Demie has released two singles

• Alexa was also featured on the song, "Turnin' Tricks"

Alexa has dabbled in the music industry as well. To date, she has released three singles. Those singles include:

Alexa also created Fairy Tales, an erotic folklore of short stories wherein Alexa portrays various mythical creatures, in collaboration with Petra Collins in 2021. The tales' settings each range from suburban homes and parking lots, to unique spaces, and fantastical sites.

Fairy Tales was published by Rizzoli in November 2021.

4 Alexa Demie's Television Appearances

Alexa Demie has been in four television series

• Alexa also appeared on the talk show, A Little Late with Lilly Singh

Alexa has appeared on several TV series during her career. Those series, according to IMDb include:

Alexa also appeared on the daytime talk show A Little Late with Lilly Singh, along with Euphoria co-star Barbie Ferreira, to discuss the show and more.

For her performance as Maddy on the HBO teen drama television series Euphoria, Alexa was deemed the breakout star by critics, receiving attention and acclaim.

3 Alexa Demie's Breakout Role In Euphoria

Alexa Demie became a household name after being cast in Euphoria

• Alexa plays Maddy on the HBO series

In 2019, Alexa auditioned for Euphoria, despite deciding to take a break from acting to pursue music, because she was impressed by the series' script.

Alexa landed the role of Maddy, despite being much older than her character. Maddy is a popular teenager lacking goals or motivation to accomplish anything besides being Nate's girlfriend and becoming a gold digger.

Alexa likes the fact that while Euphoria does show the real life of what some teens tackle, the ugly is not glorified.

"We show drugs, we show sex, we show violence…," Alexa explained, "but we really don’t glorify it. We show a lot of the consequences.”

2 Alexa Demie's Makeup And MAC Collection

Alexa Demie was the face of a MAC make-up collection

• MAC was the same make-up company Alexa's mother worked for

Alexa launched a collection with MAC Cosmetics and stars in its campaign called More Than Meets the Eye. This 2002 campaign promoted the collection's 36 revamped MAC eyeshadows.

The collection also included two new products, Dazzleshadow Extreme Shadows and the EyeBrows Big Boost Fibre Gel.

Alexa was featured in the campaign wearing bold metallic blue eyeshadow, extra-black eyeliner, and faux lashes. The look is inspired by Euphoria, and she also did a makeup tutorial on YouTube for MAC.

Given that this was the same makeup that Alexa's mom sold when she was young, it was a full-circle moment for her.

1 Alexa Demie's Future Plans

Alexa Demie has not quit acting

• Alexa may be returning for Season Three of Euphoria

In 2022, Alexa signed with the agency, UTA. This was a move to let Alexa be represented in all areas, including "film, television, music, fashion and fine arts."

As of now, there are not any projects in the works for Alexa. While it was speculated that she may not be returning to Euphoria, given that there are rumors that there will be a time jump in the series and that neither Alexa nor HBO have said Alexa is not returning, all signs point to Maddy being part of Season Three. Fans will just have to wait until 2025 to find out.

Source: IMDb