Willa Fitzgerald, born on January 17, 1991, in Nashville, Tennessee, began her acting career with the film "For the Love of a Dog" in 2008. She graduated with a BA in theater studies from Yale University in 2013, enhancing her early interest in acting. Fitzgerald is well-known for her diverse roles across both television and film. She gained significant recognition for her lead role as Emma Duval in MTV's "Scream" series. Her performance in "Reacher," a series on Amazon Prime where she plays Roscoe Conklin, has also been notable. Additionally, her role in "The Goldfinch," based on Donna Tartt's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, further solidified her status in the industry.