Molly Belle Wright
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| Molly Belle Wright | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 September 2013 Manchester, England |
| 🏳️ Nationality | British |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor |
| 📆 Years active | 2020 - present |
Molly Belle Wright is a British actor, public speaker and wildlife conservationist. She gained international recognition for her Thrive by Five TED talk, released in 2021, making her, at the age of 7, the World's youngest TED speaker.[1]. The TED talk was produced by philanthropic organization the Minderoo Foundation and became the most viewed TED talk of 2021[2].
Wright made her screen debut as lead Aria in the Sepia Films/Steve Jaggi Company film Kidnapped[3], which aired on Netflix Australia in 2021.
Early Life[edit]
Wright was born Manchester in the UK and spent her early childhood years on the Gold Coast in Australia. In 2023, Molly relocated to Los Angeles, California with her family.
Career[edit]
2020 - Present[edit]
Wright made her screen debut in 2020, in feature film Kidnapped[4], as co-lead alongside Australian actors Todd Lasance and Claire Van Der Boom.
In 2021, Wright was cast opposite Radha Mitchell and Thomas Jane in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) crime drama, Troppo. Roles subsequently followed as young Hannah Watson in the feature film True Spirit[5], then in the Universal mini-series Joe vs Carole.
In late 2021, Wright was cast opposite Bryan Brown in Australian TV mini-series Darby & Joan, and as Young Emmy in Christmas feature film, Christmas on the Farm, which aired on on Stan (Australia) in December 2021.
In 2022, Wright was cast as Meg in the second season of award-winning Australian TV series Upright, followed by a lead role as Juniper Hunt in Christmas film, Mistletoe Ranch[6].
TED talk[edit]
In 2021, Wright became the youngest person in history to deliver a TED talk, when she delivered her Thrive by Five TED talk to a live studio audience at the Royal Sydney Opera House, under the direction of Australian film director, Michael Gracey[7].
The talk, entitled Thrive by Five, was produced by the Minderoo Foundation, and discussed the importance of play in early childhood development. It amassed over 9 million views on TED's website[8], making it the most viewed TED talk of 2021[9][10], and received over 44 million views across all social media channels[11].
El Festival de las Ideas[edit]
In 2023, Molly appeared as a keynote speaker[12] at El Festival de las Ideas[13] in Puebla, Mexico - an annual event hosted by Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas[14]. The festival shared ideas on Freedom and Prosperity, Education, Economy, Art, Health, Innovation and Leadership.
Molly delivered a 20-minute speech on "The Power of Reading", closing the festival as the final speaker in the Leadership[15] section, following renowned psychologist, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson.
Wildlife Conservation[edit]
Growing up in tropical Queensland, Molly has spent time raising awareness and funds for various wildlife conservation institutions, including Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. In 2021, Molly led a group of fellow children to raise over $23,000[16] for the Wildlife Hospital, under the banner "Molly's Wildlife Warriors." Molly was subsequently honored as an ambassador for the National Trust Australia and Currumbin Wildlife Hospital.
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kidnapped | Aria | Lead |
| 2021 | True Spirit | Young Hannah Watson | |
| 2021 | Christmas on the Farm | Young Emmy | |
| 2021 | Black Site | Daughter | Voice Over |
| 2022 | Mistletoe Ranch | Juniper Hunt | Lead |
| 2022 | Holly's Comet | Holly | Lead |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Troppo | Lily Travers | 3 episodes |
| 2021 | Joe vs Carole | Daughter | |
| 2021 | Darby & Joan | 2 episodes | |
| 2022 | Upright | Meg | Season Two: 2 episodes |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Association | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Australian Screen Industry Network (ASIN) | Award for Best Emerging Talent[17] | WON |
References[edit]
- ↑ Robinson, James (2021-07-22). "British schoolgirl Molly Wright, 7, becomes youngest-ever TED talker". Mail Online. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- ↑ "No small talk: 8yo Gold Coast girl's TED Talk is world's biggest hit of 2021". ABC News. 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- ↑ "Australian thriller KIDNAPPED in cinemas March 18, 2021". FilmInk. Retrieved 2022-08-27.
- ↑ Singh, Prerna (2021-01-02). "Kidnapped in Paradise: Filming and Cast Details". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 2022-08-27.
- ↑ Spillane, Sarah, True Spirit (Adventure, Biography, Drama), Resonate Entertainment, Martin Chase Productions, Sunstar Entertainment, retrieved 2022-08-27
- ↑ "Local production Mistletoe Ranch brings snow to South-East Queensland". Screen Queensland. 2022-02-23. Retrieved 2022-08-27.
- ↑ "No small talk: 8yo Gold Coast girl's TED Talk is world's biggest hit of 2021". ABC News. 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2022-08-27.
- ↑ Wright, Molly (2021-07-22), How every child can thrive by five, retrieved 2022-08-27
- ↑ "Most popular 2021 TED Talk speaker revealed to be seven-year-old girl". 9now.nine.com.au. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- ↑ "The seven-year-old Australian girl whose TED Talk on parenting received a standing ovation". 7NEWS. 2021-07-22. Retrieved 2022-08-27.
- ↑ "No small talk: 8yo Gold Coast girl's TED Talk is world's biggest hit of 2021". ABC News. 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- ↑ México, Kevin Aragón | El Sol de. "Festival de las Ideas 2023 reúne en Puebla a las más grandes mentes creativas". El Sol de México | Noticias, Deportes, Gossip, Columnas (in español). Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ↑ "Festival de las Ideas". festivaldelasideas.mx (in español). Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ↑ "Ricardo Salinas Pliego, regala boletos para el Festival de las Ideas; esta es la dinámica". Azteca Noticias (in español). 2023-03-03. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ↑ "Festival de las Ideas". festivaldelasideas.mx (in español). Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ↑ "Molly Wright Returns for Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Open Day! :: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary". currumbinsanctuary.com.au. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ↑ "Events ASIN Awards". Australian Screen Industry Network. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
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