Introduction
Laura Ruth Harrier first made headlines after her breakthrough role as Liz Allan in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). This is when she was still fresh in the industry, having been born on March 28, 1990.Afterwards, she further showcased her talent by playing Patrice Dumas in Spike Lee’s highly-anticipated racial satire film BlacKkKlansman (2018) which also garnered excellent reviews. A jack-of-all-trades talent, she has performed successfully in big budget movies produced by major studios, independent movie ventures, and award-winning TV series. Besides that her fashion career which started at a young age definitely complements her appearance as a cool celebrity with a voice, making her stand out in the industry.
Biography of Laura Harrier
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Laura Ruth Harrier |
| Date of Birth | 28 March 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Family Background | Father: Temujin Harrier (African-American, insurance); Mother: Linda Sagan (Polish/English descent, speech pathologist); one younger brother, William; great-grandfather J. Waskom Pickett (missionary/philanthropist). |
| Education | Evanston Township High School; studied at William Esper Studio (acting). |
| Years Active | 2007–present |
| Modeling Career | Signed with IMG & Wilhelmina Models; campaigns for Urban Outfitters, Macy’s, Steve Madden; face of Garnier; ambassador for Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Calvin Klein, Boss. |
| Acting Debut | Destiny Evans in One Life to Live (2013 revival). |
| Breakthrough Role | Liz Allan in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). |
| Notable Roles | Patrice Dumas in BlacKkKlansman (2018); Camille Washington in Hollywood (2020); Robin Givens in Mike (2022); White Men Can’t Jump remake (2023). |
| Awards | Black Reel Award nomination (2018). |
| Personal Life | Past relationships: Klay Thompson (2018–2020), Sam Jarou (2021–2025). Currently resides in Los Angeles. |
| Advocacy | Vocal on civil rights and equality issues; uses social media for awareness. |
Early Life & Education
Harrier was a baby born in Chicago, Illinois. Growing up, she lived in a neighborhood close to Evanston. Her father is African American, Temujin Harrier, and he works in the insurance industry. Mother is Linda (ne Sagan) who belongs to Polish and English heritage and is a speech pathologist by profession. Harrier is their only child, one less from their son. When young, Harrier had a speech impediment which she managed to defeat with her mother’s support. Naturally reserved, she joined acting lessons to become more self-aware and confident. During her high school years in Evanston, she was active in drama and sports and was the one who got a vote for being the most fashion-forward.
On a photography shoot at her home while she was 17, she got the attention of a location scout. She got a chance to become a model. Following her graduation in 2008, she migrated to NYC where she planned to explore her studies in art history via the Gallatin School of New York University but had the modeling thing on her side that she decided to stay deferred and just model for a long time. Harrier also spent time doing stage work at William Esper Studio where she completed a two-year acting course.
Career
Harrier’s modeling career featured campaigns for Urban Outfitters, Macy’s, American Eagle Garnier as well as appearances in prestigious magazines like Vogue Elle Cosmopolitan. She then joined as ambassador for Louis Vuitton and worked with such names as Bulgari, Calvin Klein, Boss. The first time she was recognized for acting was when she played Destiny Evans in the 2013 web version of One Life to Live. Soon after that, her film career began with starring in The Last Five Years (2014) and 4th Man Out (2015). She was also in Spider-Man: Homecoming which got her known widely. She portrayed a civil rights advocate, Patrice Dumas, in BlacKkKlansman, starred in Camille Washington’s role for a netflix miniseries – Hollywood (2020). Later she appeared together with them in “White Men Can’t Jump” (2023), and then in “Michael”, a 2026 documentary about Michael that features her as the Motown executive Suzanne de Passe (2023). She also was in a recurring role as Doctor Odyssey for about a year (2024, 2025), and did voice for Entergalactic a year ago (2022) (2022). If you want, you can get even more details about all the films, series, and shows Harrier appeared in on her official website.
Personal Life
Susan Harrier turned into a vegetarian as young as eight years. Before that she was eating like many but since a vegetarian diet seemed to suit best at age eight, so she did. In 2019, she left New York to settle in Los Angeles and expand her career. Civil rights, Intersectional Womanism as well as people of Colour’s Presence are among the issues which she identifies strongly with. She has utilized her influence to speak up for causes such as Planned Parenthood and the ACLU. Not to forget, Harrier is also an art patron and art collector.
Laura Harrier Net Worth
It is generally believed that Laura Harrier has an estimated net worth around $2 million. Most of this comes from her work as an actress, her modeling fees, and her cooperation with well-known brands. The exact numbers will Sure not be given any time soon as this information is private, besides projects and contracts are a big reason behind the change in net worth of any celebrity.
Social Media Presence
Harrier has a lively Instagram account (@lauraharrier) with about 1.4 million followers. She posts pictures of herself, fashion happenings, updates on projects, and sometimes advocacy posts, thereby engaging with fans quite naturally and at the same time maintaining a well-balanced online image.
Relationships
A few months after getting in a romantic relationship with NBA player Klay Thompson in 2018, Harrier broke up the relationship with him in early 2020. Shortly after the NBA star ex-girlfriend affair, the model got into another romantic relationship with creative consultant and business advisor in France, Sam Jarou, from 2021 to 2025. The lovers announced engagement in 2022, but split up nicely in April 2025 after the engagement. Since the time between 2025-2026, she has been tied to art dealer Helly Nahmad.
Awards and Achievements
Besides the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance nomination that she received, she was also nominated by Screen Actors Guild Awards for being part of the ensemble cast during the making of a film, that is BlacKkKlansman. She earned an AAFCA Award for Hollywood Best Breakout Performance. With her modeling gigs and high-profile production roles, she is gaining notoriety as a top-notch talent in the film and fashion business.
Conclusion
Laura Harrier started life in the Midwest. She first tasted success as the face of models before becoming a star in big movies and TV shows. Throughout the years that have passed, Laura Harrier has created her career with a lot of different roles that were not only characterized by grace beauty but also depth and determination. Even as the entertainment world is continuously changing with new opportunities and demands coming up, it also takes individuals to continue growing and changing. Laura still remains a striking actress whose path is a symbol of growth and adapting to the shifting landscape of Hollywood.
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