ISSUE Nº21: INTERVIEW VIOLET MCGRAW

July 26, 2025

Violet McGraw

By Sarah Vera

“People think horror is all about the scares," she shared. "But for me, it was about showing what loneliness and friendship can do to a person."

- Violet McGraw

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At only 14 years old, Violet McGraw has firmly established herself as one of the most captivating young talents in Hollywood. This year, she reprises two of her most iconic roles on the big screen: Cady in M3GAN 2 and Young Yelena in Thunderbolts. M3GAN 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the viral horror phenomenon, premiers this Friday, June 27. Her portrayal of Cady-an orphaned girl navigating grief, technology, and trust— cemented her as a horror genre standout, with the sequel promising even more complexity and emotional nuance.


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She also makes a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Thunderbolts, reprising her role as young Yelena Belova in flashback sequences that deepen the backstory of the fan-favorite character she first portrayed in Black Widow (2021). McGraw was able to work with Mike Flanagan for a second time in the feature film, The Life of Chuck, which was a significant highlight at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). It won the prestigious People's Choice Award, voted on by festival attendees and the film was recently released by Neon on June 13, 2025. Violet’s career began with her part as Young Nell in Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House (2023), a moving performance that captivated director Mike Flanagan and landed her another role in Doctor Sleep, who's character was named "Violet" in her honor.

Since then, her roles have continued to grow and she's been featured alongside big Hollywood names, like Casey Afflek and Dakota Johnson in Our Friend and Florence Pugh in Black Widow. But Violet really broke through with her critically acclaimed performance as Cady in M3GAN (2023), a film that became a pop culture sensation. But for Violet, the role was less about scares and more about emotion. "People think horror is all about the scares," she shared. "But for me, it was about showing what loneliness and friendship can do to a person." That emotional intelligence, conveyed through her expressive eyes and grounded performances, has made Violet a standout among her generation. Outside of acting, Violet is an avid soccer player and enjoys spending time with her three siblings-all of whom are making names for themselves in the entertainment industry. She has also spoken openly about living with dyslexia and is committed to using her platform to inspire and support others facing similar challenges. With a growing list of credits and a maturity far beyond her years, Violet McGraw continues to prove she's not just a rising star-she's a lasting one.

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