Background and Early Life

Sarah Margaret Qualley was born on October 23, 1994, in Montana. She is the daughter of actress and former model Andie MacDowell and Paul Qualley, a former model, musician, contractor, and rancher. Her sister, Rainey Qualley, is also involved in the entertainment industry as an actress, singer, and model.

Margaret began her training in classical ballet at the American Ballet Theatre and later attended the French Academy in New York. She also studied at the North Carolina School of the Arts. Initially focused on dance, she eventually shifted her interest to acting and took part in the summer program at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She also briefly attended New York University before pursuing acting full time.

Modeling and Acting Career

Qualley began her career in modeling at the age of 16, walking for Alberta Ferretti during New York Fashion Week in 2011. She has since been signed with IMG Models and Uno Models in Barcelona.

Her screen debut came in 2013 with a minor role in Gia Coppola’s film Palo Alto. That same year, she was cast as a series regular on HBO’s The Leftovers, where she portrayed Jill Garvey, the teenage daughter of a broken family grappling with a mysterious global event. Her nuanced performance earned critical attention and helped establish her as an emerging talent.

In 2016, she appeared alongside Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe in Shane Black’s action-comedy The Nice Guys. That year, she was also cast in the indie drama The Vanishing of Sidney Hall directed by Shawn Christensen. Around this time, she gained further recognition for starring in a visually striking fragrance campaign for KENZO World, directed by Spike Jonze.

In 2017, Qualley took on the role of Mia Sutton in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the Japanese manga Death Note. She continued to expand her filmography with higher-profile projects.

Breakthrough and Role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Margaret gained significant exposure for her performance in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, in which she played the character "Pussycat," a free-spirited young woman associated with the Manson Family. The film received widespread acclaim and commercial success.

Her involvement in a high-profile ensemble cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, further elevated her standing in Hollywood and broadened her career opportunities.

Net Worth and Career Recognition

As of recent estimates, Margaret Qualley’s net worth is believed to be in the range of $3 to $5 million, primarily accumulated through her acting roles, modeling contracts, and endorsement deals. Her versatility across independent films, television dramas, and mainstream cinema underscores her growing prominence in the industry.