Alia Shawkat
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Continued Acting and Creative Pursuits
Following her success on Arrested Development, Shawkat continued to build a diverse résumé with appearances in both film and television. She held roles in productions such as Without a Trace, Whip It, The Runaways, and The Business. Her involvement in the arts expanded into music as well—she made a cameo in the music video for "Tall Boy" and has contributed guest vocals to select tracks.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 18 Apr, 1989
- Age
- 30 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Riverside
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- Actress
- Net Worth 2021
- 4 million
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Selected for this profileFrom 2016 to 2022, Shawkat starred in and produced the HBO Max dark-comedy mystery series Search Party across all five seasons, one of the most prominent roles of her career. She has continued working steadily since, including a role in Atropia, which premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, and the 2025 animated series #1 Happy Family USA, in which she voices Mona Hussein.
Personal Life and Relationships
Alia Shawkat is known to keep her personal life relatively private. Although previously linked to musician and producer Jack Antonoff, the relationship ended in 2010. She was later rumored to be dating actor Michael Angarano after being seen with him publicly, though the relationship reportedly lasted less than two years. As of now, Shawkat is single with no confirmed current partners.
Known for her down-to-earth persona and artistic sensibilities, Shawkat is often praised for her natural charisma, expressive features, and unconventional charm both on and off screen.
Recent and Upcoming Projects
In 2016, Shawkat appeared in Adam Green's indie film Aladdin, a surreal and modern adaptation of the classic tale, released digitally in the U.S. and Canada. She also starred in Paint It Black, the directorial debut of actress Amber Tamblyn. Shawkat played a woman grappling with the mysterious loss of her boyfriend and forming a complicated relationship with his grieving mother. She announced the film's premiere at the LA Film Festival through her official Twitter account, with the release scheduled for June 2016.
As of 2024, Alia Shawkat's net worth is estimated to be over $4 million. She continues to work across mediums, including acting, painting, and voice work, reflecting her versatility and dedication to the arts.