Laura Harrier

Laura Ruth Harrier (born March 28, 1990) is an American actress and model. She began modelling at 17 after a location scout discovered her. She moved to New York City, where she continued modelling and was represented by agencies such as IMG Models and Wilhelmina Models. She modelled for various mainstream magazines, appeared in campaigns for Urban Outfitters, Macy's and Steve Madden, and was the face of Garnier. After appearing in several commercials and student films, Harrier pursued acting and studied at the William Esper Studio. She was first recognized for her role as Destiny Evans in the 2013 one-season reboot of the American soap opera One Life to Live. Harrier's role as Peter Parker's love interest, Liz Allan, in Spider-Man: Homecoming brought her international attention in 2017. She gained further recognition for portraying civil rights activist Patrice Dumas in BlacKkKlansman (2018), receiving a Black Reel Award nomination. …