Justine Lupe

Born on May 31, 1989 in New York City and raised amid the mountains of Colorado, Justine Lupe—whose full legal name is Justine Lupe‑Schomp—discovered a love for performance at an early age. She honed her craft at the Denver School of the Arts, where she graduated in 2007, and later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the prestigious Juilliard School in 2011. Her grandmother, Kay Schomp, left a lasting legacy at the Denver School of the Arts with a theatre named in her honor, a tribute that inspired Lupe’s dedication to stage work. After completing her rigorous training, she quickly transitioned to professional roles, securing early film credits in David Chase’s Not Fade Away (2012) and Noah Baumbach’s indie darling Frances Ha (2013).

Lupe’s television breakthrough arrived with the HBO drama Succession, where her nuanced portrayal of Willa Ferreyra earned critical praise and elevated her to series regular status by the third season. She has also left memorable imprints on a variety of series, including the sitcom Cristela, the crime thriller Mr. Mercedes, and the period comedy The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, where she played Astrid Weissman. Her stage work includes an acclaimed Off‑Broadway performance in Empathitrax, praised by The New York Times for its “appropriately fidgety” energy. In film, she delivered a commanding turn as Nell Rutherford opposite Mila Kunis in Luckiest Girl Alive (2022). Beyond screen and stage, Lupe contributes voice work to Robot Chicken and continues to expand her artistic range. Married to Tyson Mason in 2025, she balances a thriving career with motherhood, raising one child while remaining an influential voice for emerging talent in the entertainment industry.