Euphoria is the show on the lips and hearts of audiences and critics all over the globe. The show’s incredible cast is anchored by rising star Alexa Demie, who plays mean girl Maddy in the series.
As you might have already imagined, there’s a lot more to Alexa than simply what we see on screen. Get to know her better and check out these 15 facts about Euphoria star Alexa Demie that all fans should know .
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Alexa’s favorite scene to film thus far in ‘Euphoria’ was the interrogation room scene in episode 5.
Alexa said that the most enjoyable aspect of shooting the scene was being able to hurl objects at the glass window. The whole experience was incredibly cathartic.
She’s no stranger to controversial roles.
Before Alexa took on the role of Maddy in Euphoria , she was cast as Estee in Jonah Hill’s directorial debut — Mid-90s. The role received some backlash due to one specific scene wherein Estee has sex with a 13-year-old boy .
Alexa is a fashion designer.
Earlier this year, it was announced that Alex had partnered with renowned fashion brand Balenciaga to create three unique items: a neon green bodysuit , a red latex coat, as well as a black dress.
Alexa is determined to break the stereotypes regarding Latina women in Hollywood.
Alexa is of Mexican heritage and is tired of being typecast as a ” spicy Latina ” with a thick Spanish accent. She’s incredibly proud of her Mexican heritage and has become much more selective with her choice of roles as a result.
For a period of time, Alexa was doing her own makeup on the set of ‘Euphoria’.
Makeup artist Alexandra French said via Instagram, “Alexa brought so many iconic makeup ideas to the trailer and we made it happen! I loved being a part of her creative process and diving deep into Maddy’s character .”
Her real age remains a mystery.
Alexa recently found herself in hot water when she was caught lying about her age. Since the debut of Euphoria Alexa had always asserted that she was in her mid-20s. That is until school documents revealed that she actually graduated high school back in 2008.
Alexa draws inspiration from one of Hollywood’s most renowned Femme-Fatales
When Alexa was a young girl, one of the first films she ever saw was Casino . Seeing Sharon Stone ‘s dark portrayal of Ginger McKenna was what inspired her to become an actress in the first place.
Alexa’s father was also a well-known actor.
Alexa is the daughter of the late Scott Wilson Vanerstrom . Among his many on-screen accolades, Scott was best known for his recurring role on C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation , and for playing veterinarian Hershel Green on AMC’s The Walking Dead.
Alexa considers herself to be spiritual — but not religious.
In an interview with A24Films, Alexa explained “My stepdad’s dad was Christian, and so they would force us to go to church and I hated it. I’m not religious like that, I’m just spiritual. I just believe in a God, which is in all of us, and angels and fairies and aliens .”
Her sunglasses are sold all over the world.
When Alexa was still a Senior in high school, she was given the opportunity to travel to Japan in order to create a sunglass collection called Mainframe. The glasses became incredibly popular in Hollywood, and have been worn by the likes of Nicki Minaj , among others.
Alexa has ties to the Beach Boys.
The Beach Boys are considered by many to be one of the most influential and inspiring Rock n’ Roll bands of all time. Alexa’s father was the stepson of Beach Boys co-founder, Dennis Wilson .
She’s a dog-lover.
Alexa currently resides in a three-bedroom house, nestled in the San Fernando Valley. She currently lives alone, but her two beloved dogs do a great job of keeping her busy when she’s not filming on location.
Alexa is an accomplished musician.
Before Alexa found her big break in front of a camera, she first burst onto the music scene back in 2016. Alexa’s smoky dream-pop style on the track ” Girl Like Me ” is reminiscent of Lana Del Rey’s “Born To Die.”
She took a phone-free trip to Mexico the week that ‘Euphoria’ premiered.
Wanting to get away from all the noise, Alexa decided to take a phone-free trip to Talum the week Euphoria premiered. The temptation proved too much to resist and in no time Alexa found herself reading through the live reactions on Twitter .
Alexa accidentally broke her co-star’s toe!
While filming one of the final scenes for Season 2 of Euphoria , Alexa accidentally stepped on Sydney Sweeney’s toe. According to Sweeney, her toe exploded and after arriving at the ER, she learned that her toe had been broken in three places.
