Dixie Egerickx

Dixie Egerickx isn’t just another face in the crowd—she’s one of those rare young actors who actually makes you forget you’re watching someone act. Born on Halloween 2005 (yeah, talk about a memorable birthday), she’s basically been on a roll since she first popped up onscreen. People probably recognize her most from The Secret Garden remake in 2020, where she played Mary Lennox and pretty much owned the whole film. No offense to the rest of the cast, but she straight up stole the show. Before that, she’d already made some waves in Patrick Melrose, which, let’s be real, is not exactly an easy gig for a kid. That show’s got more emotional baggage than most adults can handle, and Dixie nailed it, somehow giving this raw, authentic vibe that made you actually care. Then there’s The Essex Serpent, which dropped in 2022. It’s all moody and mysterious, full of secrets and slow-burn drama, and Dixie fit right in—like she was born for those period pieces with fog and tension everywhere. She doesn’t just deliver her lines; she slips into these roles so naturally, it’s like she’s lived a thousand lives already. Not a lot of young actors can pull that off without seeming over-rehearsed or, you know, corny. Dixie’s got this old-soul thing going on, and it’s honestly kind of wild to watch. If you haven’t seen her work yet, you’re missing out, because she’s definitely not fading into the background anytime soon.