Sherry-Lee Watson (born ) is an Aboriginal Australian actress. She is best known for her roles as Missy on the Netflix comedy drama Heartbreak High, Robyn in the Australian comedy series Thou Shalt Not Steal on Stan and as Nell in the Netflix series My Brilliant Career
Early life and education Sherry-Lee Watson was born in , and grew up in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. She is an Arrernte woman.
She moved from home at the age of 14 to study and pursue a career in arts and acting. Watson attended the Victorian College of the Arts, studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre).
Career In November 2021, Watson was cast in Netflix comedy drama Heartbreak High as Missy.
In 2024, Watson starred in Stan original Thou Shalt Not Steal. She appeared alongside Heartbreak High co-star Will McDonald, who she recommended for the role.
In 2026 she was cast as Nell, a horse trainer in 1890s rural Australia who dreams of becoming a foreman of the large estate on which she works, in the Netflix series My Brilliant Career, starring Philippa Northeast and Christopher Chung.
Recognition and accolades In June 2024, Watson won the inaugural Pedestrian Television Screen Star Of The Year Award, for her performance in Heartbreak High.
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