Talia Ryder: Movies, Awards & Box Office

Talia Ryder (born August 16, 2002) is a notable American stage and film actress who made her debut as Skylar in the critically acclaimed independent drama film Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020). This breakout role resulted in nominations for an Independent Spirit Award and Critics' Choice Movie Award. Her career continued to flourish with leading roles in the Netflix romance drama Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between (2022), the surrealist comedy The Sweet East (2023), and supporting roles in acclaimed productions such as West Side Story (2021), Do Revenge (2022), and Dumb Money (2023).

Ryder began her acting career on stage, where she acted in the Broadway musical Matilda the Musical (2015–2016) and the Off-Broadway play How to Defend Yourself (2023). Ryder's younger sister, Mimi, also has a career as a musical actress with a title role in Matilda the Musical. At just 12 years old, Ryder was inspired by a Broadway performance of Matilda the Musical, which eventually led her to be cast in the play, marking the launch of her professional acting career. Ryder has spoken about her extensive background in dance, which she has adapted to her stage acting. Off the stage, Ryder has also participated in activism efforts, contributing to the short film Broadway Kids Against Bullying: I Have a Voice and associated charity single to support Nobully.org.