Haley Lu Richardson, a talented individual, was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, to creative parents, Valerie Valiquette, a graphic designer, and Forrest Richardson, a golf course architect, as their only child. Her upbringing was unique, as she attended a Montessori school that fostered a culture of outside-the-box thinking and self-motivation.
Dance played a significant role in Haley's childhood, as she was a member of a competitive dance company for eight years, dedicating over 20 hours a week to training and performances. This passion for dance ultimately led her to relocate to Los Angeles at the age of 16.
Given her background in dance, it was only natural that Haley Lu secured a dance agent before an acting one, although acting was always her ultimate goal. During her initial years in LA, she primarily focused on dance opportunities, as she had limited formal acting training. However, as she gained more confidence and experience, she began to land lead acting roles in films such as The Last Survivors (2014) and The Young Kieslowski (2014).
Since then, Haley Lu has taken on a wide range of roles in television and film, showcasing her versatility as an actress. She is perhaps best known for her performances in The Edge of Seventeen (2016),Split (2017),and Columbus (2017).
