Courtney Eaton Explained

Courtney Eaton
Birth Name:Courtney Jane Eaton
Birth Date:1996 1, df=yes
Birth Place:Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Years Active:2012present

Courtney Jane Eaton (born 6 January 1996) is an Australian actress. She began her career as a model before making her acting debut in the 2015 post-apocalyptic action film . Eaton next starred in the fantasy action film Gods of Egypt (2016). Since 2021, she has appeared on the Showtime thriller drama series Yellowjackets. She also appeared on Parachute (2023).

Early life

Courtney Jane Eaton[1] was born on 6 January 1996[2] [3] in Bunbury, Western Australia.[4] [5] Her father, Stephen Eaton,[6] is an Australian of English descent, and her mother is a New Zealander of Chinese, Cook Island and Māori descent.[7] [8] [9] She has a younger brother.

Eaton studied at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School.

Career

Eaton was spotted by Christine Fox, head of Vivien's Models, in a fashion graduation at age eleven. Fox signed up Eaton and prepared her to model at age 16. Eaton took part in an acting workshop with Myles Pollard as part of her modelling development, and auditioned in Sydney for (2015). She landed a part and co-starred in the series as Cheedo the Fragile, one of the five wives of Immortan Joe in the film. Of her part, Eaton said that Fragile is "the youngest of the [five] wives."

In December 2013, Eaton was cast in the fantasy action film Gods of Egypt (2016), as Zaya, a slave girl and love interest of one of the main characters (Brenton Thwaites), appearing alongside Gerard Butler and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, under Alex Proyas' direction.[10]

In May 2016, it was announced that Eaton would be starring alongside Ross Lynch in the fantasy-comedy film Status Update.[11] She starred alongside Aaron Eckhart in the action thriller Line of Duty which was released in 2019. In December 2019, Eaton was cast in a recurring role as teenage Lottie in the American thriller drama television series Yellowjackets.[12] She had originally auditioned for the role of Shauna, which went to Sophie Nélisse.[13] For the second season of the show, Eaton has been made a series regular.[14]

In 2024 Courtney started alongside Thomas Mann in the drama movie Parachute, which was also the directorial debut of Brittany Snow.

Personal life

Eaton lives in Los Angeles,[15] [16] having moved to the United States in 2015.[17]

She dated her Status Update co-star Ross Lynch from 2015 to 2017.[18] [19] Eaton also previously dated fellow actor Nicholas Galitzine and cinematographer Spencer Goodall.[20] [21] [22] [23] [24] She is currently dating American actor Thomas Mann, her costar in Parachute.

Eaton is a former vegan.[25]

Filmography

Film and television roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2015Cheedo the Fragile
2016Gods of EgyptZaya
2017NewnessBlake Beeson
2018Status Update Charlotte Alden Direct-to-video film
2018PerfectSarah
2019Line of DutyAva Brooks
2021–presentYellowjacketsTeenage Charlotte "Lottie" MatthewsRecurring role (season 1), Main role (season 2)
2023ParachuteRileyPremiered at SXSW[26]
2024Bleu de ChanelCourtneyShort film
TBDPositive ReinforcementCourtneyShort film

Notes and References

  1. 'Yellowjackets' Cast Play "I Dare You" . . 2023-04-11 . 03:44 . 2023-04-12 . . 12 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230412085202/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9DTsOnnSM4&gl=US&hl=en . live .
  2. courtneyeaton . ✨ one step closer to 20...aaaghh✨ ft. Little bro #cutmyownfringe #mullet #nice . xgynt4DxpL . 5 September 2022 . 6 January 2015.
  3. News: Maldonado . Jennifer . Glimmer of Hope: Ross Lynch and Courtney Eaton Seem to Be Friendly Despite Breaking Up . 6 September 2022 . . 4 January 2018 . 6 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220906230115/https://www.j-14.com/posts/ross-lynch-courtney-eaton-break-up-145485/ . live .
  4. News: Baxter . Molly . Bunbury-born Courtney Eaton is about to shine on the big screen . 6 September 2022 . . 6 May 2015 . 6 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220906230113/https://www.bunburymail.com.au/story/3060105/bunbury-star-to-shine-on-the-big-screen/ . live .
  5. News: Christmass . Pip . Bunbury-born model and actress Courtney Eaton taking time out from busy Hollywood career to celebrate WA fashion . 22 December 2021 . . 4 September 2017 . 22 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222151142/https://www.perthnow.com.au/lifestyle/stm/bunbury-born-model-and-actress-courtney-eaton-taking-time-out-from-busy-hollywood-career-to-celebrate-wa-fashion-ng-1ca5dc13fb086ed44cdfcaa39fdbba1d . live .
  6. News: Leonard . Anne-Maree . Bunbury Teen Breaks into Hollywood . 4 February 2014 . . 8 August 2012 . 15 May 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160515164856/http://www.bunburymail.com.au/story/182912/bunbury-teen-breaks-into-hollywood/ . live .
  7. News: Bainger . Fleur . Local teen is going full throttle . 1 June 2015 . . 5 August 2012 . 1 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160401054634/http://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/full-throttle/story-e6frg30l-1226441482404 . live .
  8. News: Ongley . Hannah . One to Watch: Mad Max Star Courtney Eaton Models Swimwear for Tigerlily . 1 June 2015 . The Fashion Spot . 30 September 2013 . 31 May 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160531130138/http://www.thefashionspot.com/buzz-news/latest-news/336541-one-to-watch-bunbury-slashie-courtney-eaton-models-swimwear-for-tigerlily/ . live .
  9. News: Upadhyaya . Kayla Kumari . "Yellowjackets" Casts Adult Lottie, Answering the Very Important Question: Who the F*ck Is Lottie Matthews? . . 6 September 2022 . 17 August 2022 . 6 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220906230114/https://www.autostraddle.com/yellowjackets-adult-lottie-casting-news/ . live .
  10. News: Kit . Borys . 'Fury Road' Actress Lands Female Lead in Summit's 'Gods of Egypt' . 4 February 2014 . . 12 December 2013 . 22 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150122012802/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/fury-road-actress-lands-female-665405 . live .
  11. News: Cannes: Disney Channel Stars Ross Lynch, Olivia Holt Cast in 'Status Update'. McClintock. Pamela. 2 May 2016. The Hollywood Reporter. 4 July 2016. 1 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210201155303/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cannes-disney-channel-stars-ross-889445. live.
  12. News: Showtime Survival Drama 'Yellowjackets' Casts Four (EXCLUSIVE). Thorne. Will. 18 December 2019. Variety. 16 August 2022. 29 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210429144154/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/showtime-survival-drama-yellowjackets-adds-four-1203447598/. live.
  13. News: 'Yellowjackets' Showrunners Promise, "Who Is Blackmailing the Yellowjackets, We Intend to Answer". Goldberg. Lesley. 13 August 2022. The Hollywood Reporter. 16 August 2022. 16 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220816041754/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/yellowjackets-showrunners-fan-theories-casting-questions-answered-1235195822/. live.
  14. News: 'Yellowjackets' Season 2 Casts 'Obi Wan Kenobi' Star Simone Kessell as Adult Lottie. Aurthur. Kate. 17 August 2022. Variety. 29 August 2022. 29 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220829013747/https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/yellowjackets-season-2-simone-kessell-adult-lottie-1235343711/. live.
  15. News: Mad Max actor Eaton looks up to 'sister' Abbey . 21 January 2022 . . 8 November 2014 . 21 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220121072711/https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/mad-max-actor-eaton-looks-up-to-sister-abbey/news-story/adb893691e797ba3da21a0b50221fe75 . live .
  16. News: Bevan . Andrew . Courtney Eaton Mad Max Fury Road Interview . 22 December 2021 . . 27 May 2015 . 22 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222151141/https://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/courtney-eaton-mad-max-fury-road-chanel-interview . live .
  17. News: Rankin . Seija . Next Big Thing: 'Yellowjackets' Actress Courtney Eaton Reckons With Lottie's Big Revelations and What the Show's Success Means For Her Career . 16 April 2023 . . 21 March 2023 . 16 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230416162835/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/yellowjackets-courtney-eaton-lottie-revelations-season-two-1235353360/ . live .
  18. News: Bianca M . Ross Lynch Courtney Eaton Break Up . 22 December 2021 . . 9 November 2017 . 5 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211205023252/https://www.girlfriend.com.au/ross-lynch-courtney-eaton-break-up . live .
  19. News: Colvin . Caroline . Ross Lynch's Dating History Includes Some Familiar Faces . 22 December 2021 . . 21 February 2021 . 22 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222151138/https://www.elitedaily.com/p/ross-lynchs-dating-history-includes-some-familiar-faces-58409873 . live .
  20. News: Courtney Eaton Is Dating Her Boyfriend, Spencer Goodall . favebites.com . 12 September 2022 . 16 April 2023 . 16 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230416162836/https://favebites.com/courtney-eaton-is-dating-her-boyfriend-spencer-goodall/ . live .
  21. News: Bicks . Emily . Ross Lynch's Girlfriends: Who Has the Actor Dated? . . 6 September 2022 . 18 April 2019 . 6 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220906230113/https://heavy.com/news/2019/04/ross-lynch-girlfriend/ . live .
  22. News: Schafer. Debra. Ross Lynch and Jaz Sinclair Stick Together During Los Angeles Black Lives Matter Protest. 12 April 2023. Glitter Magazine. 2 June 2020. 12 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230412074337/https://glittermagazine.co/2020/06/02/ross-lynch-and-jaz-sinclair-stick-together-during-la-blacklivesmatter-protest/. live.
  23. News: Grebenyuk . Yana . 'Yellowjackets' Cast's Dating Histories . 6 September 2022 . . 25 February 2022 . 6 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220906230113/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/yellowjackets-casts-dating-histories-photos/ . live .
  24. Walsh. Charlotte. The Cast of 'Yellowjackets': Everything to Know. 12 April 2023. People. 22 March 2023. 12 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230412074336/https://people.com/tv/yellowjackets-cast-everything-to-know/. live.
  25. Web site: Bansinath . Bindu . Courtney Eaton Eats Flesh in Real Life, Too . . 25 May 2023 . 23 July 2023.
  26. News: SXSW 2023 Lineup Includes 'Dungeons & Dragons' Opening Night World Premiere; 'Evil Dead Rise', Eva Longoria's 'Flamin' Hot', A24's 'Problemista' & More . . 11 January 2023 . 11 January 2023 . 15 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230115061552/https://deadline.com/2023/01/2023-sxsw-film-lineup-dungeons-and-dragons-opening-movie-1235218171/ . live .