| Savannah Lee Smith | |
| Birth Date: | 27 July 2000 |
| Alma Mater: | New York University |
| Years Active: | 2018–present |
Savannah Lee Smith (born July 27, 2000) is an American actress. She gained recognition due to stellar ‘mean girl’ performance as Monet De Haan in the HBO Max series, Gossip Girl.
Smith was born on July 27, 2000, and grew up in Los Angeles.[1] [2] Her father is a screenwriter, while her mother was a professional singer in the 90s. She attended a private Catholic all-girls school in Los Angeles.
In high school, Smith was a singer as part of the school choir. After having doubts, Smith switched to musical theater, and grew to enjoy acting after receiving her first speaking role. She continued to pursue acting in high school.[3]
Smith enrolled in New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 2018. She majored in music, but transferred to drama in her first year to pursue acting in theater. During her time in the theater program, she wrote a full-length play in three months.
Smith, who lives in New York City, auditioned for multiple roles for Gossip Girl before being cast as Monet de Haan.[4] In November 2021, she was cast as the lead in musical film Something Here.[5]
Smith announced her new role as Clara in an undisclosed film in October 2022. The following month, Smith begins filming a Lifetime movie, Drunk, Drive, and 17, in a lead role as Kim. The film is set to air on April 15, 2023.
At the age of 16, Smith discovered that she had severe scoliosis, and had spinal fusion surgery shortly after being advised by a doctor to do so immediately.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2023 | Gossip Girl | Monet De Haan | Main role | ||
| 2023 | Drunk, Driving, and 17 | Kim Summers | TV Movie | ||
| 2024 | Cruel Intention | Annie Grover | Main role |