Ayden Mayeri (born October 1, 1990) is an American actress, comedian, singer and writer, known for her work in both television and film. On television, she had a recurring role in Homecoming (2018), starred in the Showtime series I Love That for You (2022), and starred in the Peacock comedy Mr. Throwback. Mayeri has appeared in the films Somebody I Used to Know (2023), Confess, Fletch (2022), Jackpot! (2024), and Honeyjoon (2025).
Early life Ayden Mayeri was born on October 1, 1990, in Oakland, California, United States. She grew up in Northern California and became interested in theater at a young age. In 2000, at age 12, Mayeri and her friends Jessica, Janet, and Mary recorded an album, Stardust, under the name X-Cetra. She attended California State University, Fullerton, where she initially studied political science before switching to theater. She left college and moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting.
During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns, the recordings were uploaded to Rate Your Music. A record label later approached the group about releasing the recordings on vinyl. Mayeri and the other members reunited, recorded a new song, and began working on a documentary about X-Cetra.
Career
Television Mayeri began her acting career in the early 2010s with minor roles in television shows. Her breakout came with appearances in TV series Harder Than It Looks. She guest-starred in the Fox sitcom New Girl.
In 2019, Mayeri appeared in multiple episodes of the political satire Veep on HBO, She also made guest appearances on Larry David's iconic show Curb Your Enthusiasm. In 2022, she joined the cast of the Apple TV+ murder-mystery comedy The Afterparty, playing a pregnant mean girl who goes missing. In 2024, Mayeri was a main cast member on the Peacock comedy series Mr. Throwback.
Film Mayeri appeared in the films Grown Ups (2010), Concerning the Bodyguard (2015), We Are Your Friends (2015), Home Again (2017), Random Tropical Paradise (2017), Alex Strangelove (2018), Into the Dark: Midnight Kiss (2019), Before You Know It (2019), Spin Me Round (2022), Confess, Fletch (2022), and Cora Bora (2023),
In August 2024, Mayeri was cast in the Amazon MGM Studios 2024 film Jackpot!.
Other work In addition to her work on screen, Mayeri is also a writer and has contributed to various comedy sketches and digital content.
Personal life Mayeri married screenwriter and producer M. Miller Davis in 2018. She is a fan of American basketball player Stephen Curry.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2012 Argo Flight Attendant The Confident Homeless Man Girl Short Haven's Point Sam Short 2013 Co-Op Sarah Short Losing California Stephanie Short Chastity Bites Pregnant Girl 2014 The Suneater Nora Short Separated Woman Short 2015 We Are Your Friends Rich Girl Concerning the Bodyguard Mistress Short Body Renee Short The Dazzling Darling Sisters Banana Girl Short 2016 Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates Apartment Ayden 2017 Random Tropical Paradise Johanna Lacroix 2018 Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot Brenda Alex Strangelove Hillary 2019 Before You Know It Celia Heirloom Cecily Short Marriage Story Make-Up Artist Thirsty Jo Short 2020 Wander Darkly Summer 2022 Spin Me Round Jen Confess, Fletch Griz 2023 Somebody I Used to Know Kayla Cora Bora Riley 2024 Jackpot! Shadi 2025 Honeyjoon June 2026 She Keeps Me Young 2026 Bad Day Complete
Television Year Title Role Notes 2012 Harder Than It Looks Ayden Main cast 2016 Life in Pieces Tulip Episode: "Pestilence War Famine Death" Faking It Pepper Episode: "Third Wheels" Awkward Foodie Girl Episode: "Misadventures in Babysitting" Comedy Bang! Bang! Cybernetic Dating Representative Episode: "The Lonely Island Wear Dark Pants and Eyeglasses" 2016–17 Relevant Amal Clooney Recurring cast 2016–18 New Girl Leslie Nelson Recurring cast (season 6), guest (season 7) 2017 Workaholics Army Episode: "Faux Chella" Downward Dog Gwen Recurring cast Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Carla Episode: "Josh Is a Liar." 2018 Loosely Exactly Nicole Edi Recurring cast (season 2) Single Parents Heather Episode: "Pilot" Homecoming Reina Recurring cast (season 1) 2019Now ApocalypseAnanda Episode: "Anywhere Out of the World" Veep Layla Recurring cast (season 7) Historical Roasts Cleopatra Episode: "Cleopatra" A.P. Bio Kate Episode: "Kinda Sorta" Into the Dark Hannah Episode: "Midnight Kiss" 2020 Grace and Frankie Skye Recurring cast (season 6) 2022 The Afterparty Jennifer #2 Recurring cast (season 1) I Love That for You Beth Ann Main cast Central Park (voice) Recurring cast (season 3) 2023 History of the World: Part II Cave Woman Episode: "I" Killing It Blythe Episode: "Help Me Pay My Bills" Big Mouth Gabrielle (voice) Recurring cast (season 7) 2024 Mr. Throwback Sam Judlow Main cast
Music video Year Artist Song Role 2018 Punch Punch Kick "Licking My Wounds" Gladiator
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