Ryan Kiera Armstrong (born March 10, 2010) is an American actress who gained recognition for her recurring roles on the Canadian series Anne with an E (2017–2019) and the Star Wars series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024). She also starred in the films Firestarter (2022), Wildflower (2022), The Old Way (2023) and the anthology series American Horror Story: Red Tide (2021).
Early life Armstrong was born in New York City to Canadian parents Dr. Berta Bacic and actor Dean Armstrong; she is the youngest of five children.
Career Armstrong made her screen debut as Minnie May Barry in the TV series Anne with an E from 2017 to 2019. At the age of eight, she made her film debut in the drama film The Art of Racing in the Rain, starring Kevin Costner, Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried and Gary Cole.
In 2022, Armstrong played the title character in Firestarter. She was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress at the 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards, but public backlash due to her being 12 at the time led to the nomination being withdrawn, an apology from the Razzies, and a rule change banning minors from being nominated.
In 2024, Armstrong played the role of Fern in the Disney+ science-fiction television series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
In May 2025, Armstrong was cast as the lead in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot at Hulu. On March 14, 2026, it was announced that Hulu decided to pass on the pilot.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2019 The Art of Racing in the Rain Zoe Swift Film debut It Chapter Two Victoria Fuller 2020 The Glorias Gloria Steinem (young) Wish Upon a Unicorn Mia Dindal 2021 Black Widow Young Antonia The Tomorrow War Young Muri Forester 2022 Firestarter Charlie McGee Wildflower Young Bea 2023 The Old Way Brooke
Television YearTitleRoleNotes 2017–2019 Anne with an E Minnie May Barry Recurring role, 16 episodes 2018 The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair Young Nola Kellergan Miniseries, 2 episodes 2021 American Horror Story: Red Tide Alma Gardner Main role, 6 episodes 2024 Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Fern Main role, 8 episodes 2025 Stick Angela 2 episodes 2025 The Lowdown Francis Recurring role, 7 episodes 2025 Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale Nova Unaired pilot
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