Kara Hayward
Birth Name:
Kara Hayward
Birth Place:
Andover, Massachusetts, United States
Profession
Actress
Fast Facts
- Accepted as a member of MENSA at nine-years-old
- Quote: "I have fallen in love with the art [of filmmaking]․"
- Quote: "I think a lot of kids today focus on impressing each other․ While that is really nice, you also have to think about your future․"
- Landed her first-ever movie audition, for "Moonrise Kingdom", a role that would catapult her to instant stardom
Awards
- 2012BSFC Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated
- 2012CFCA Award - Most Promising Performer:Nominated
- 2012Golden Schmoes - Breakthrough Performance of the Year:Nominated
- 2012Gotham Independent Film Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated
- 2012PFCS Award - Best Youth Performance in a Lead or Supporting Role - Female:Nominated
- 2012PFCS Award - Best Ensemble Acting:Winner
- 2012SEFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
- 2012Joe Barber Award - Best Youth Performance:Nominated
- 2013COFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
- 2013Critics Choice Award - Best Young Actor/Actress:Nominated
- 2013MTV Movie Award - Best Kiss:Nominated
- 2013OFTA Film Award - Best Youth Performance:Nominated
- 2013OFTA Film Award - Best Breakthrough Performance: Female:Nominated
- 2013Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress:Nominated
- 2017Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated