American child actress Vivien Lyra Blair is also known for her appearances in Bird box long awaited debut Obi Wan Kenobi as a younger version of the iconic Princess Leia. And viewers couldn’t help but notice her and praise her for her work. Her new fans took to Twitter to write things like how this young artist perfectly captures Leia’s spirit, wit, and intelligence.
For someone so young, Vivien has some advice for young girls her age. She has said that she wants girls to know that they can be the heroes of their own stories.
Now, read through ‘Vivien Lyra Blair Biography’ and read through all that you have pondered about this lovely, lovable young lady.
Meet Vivien Lyra Blair, Actress Who Played Young Leia in Obi Wan Kenobi
Obi Wan Kenobi is a limited-edition television series created for the Disney+ streaming service. It premiered on May 27, 2022, and stars Star Wars character of the same name.
The new series is scheduled to air for six episodes through June 22. In the first episode, viewers are introduced to Vivien as a young Princess Leia (Leia Organa) who is kidnapped by bounty hunters. Leia, as you know, is Luke’s twin sister and a princess of Alderaan. She also has a droid companion named Lola.
So right from the start, Vivien quickly stole the spotlight as a young Leia. In Episode 2, Obi-Wan goes to Daiyu to find Leia, rescues her, and quickly tries to escape Daiyu. While Leia runs away believing that Obi-Wan is there to kidnap her. So Obi-Wan saves her with the Force. And so, Obi-Wan and Leia are able to escape but not before Obi-Wan discovers that Anakin Skywalker is still alive.
Vivien Lyra Blair’s career
Vivien first appeared on screen in 2017 in a film called BandageShe then starred in the limited series Waco before finding her role in Bird box with Sandra Bullock.
To date, Vivien has also had roles in Station 19, First Ladyand a few more. (Of course) she also plays Guppy in the Netflix movie We can be heroes.
What is Vivien Lyra Blair’s net worth?
Vivien Lyra Blair reportedly has a net worth of over $200,000 as of 2022.
Within just a few years of Vivien’s debut in the industry, she had five years of acting experience.
Vivien Lyra Blair’s age
Vivien Lyra Blair was born in 2012. So she turned 9 years old in 2021.
She was just six years old when PETA named her the youngest spokesperson ever. In an adorable video released in partnership with PETA at the time, she announced that she had been a vegetarian since birth. As a result, Vivien said she had always loved animals so much that she would never think of doing anything to hurt them. She also cared for three rescue animals at the time. She said that cats were her favorite animal.
Vivien Lyra Blair Family
Vivien’s parents are Liz Blair and Andrew A. Blair. They manage their daughter’s career and social media accounts. And they are also the people Vivien considers her heroes.
When asked in an interview who her favorite superheroes were growing up, Vivien said her parents were her favorite superheroes. Only later did she say she also liked Tech-No or Mrs. Vox.
Her father describes himself on social media as a father, husband, musician, digital marketer, skateboarder, and tech geek. Additionally, on LinkedIn, he mentions being proud to have been involved in building and managing teams for Comcast, NBCU, GSN, as well as his own company Riverhorse Media. He says he has led teams on social media campaigns for Disney, Netflix, Lionsgate, Neon Pictures, and The Audience Network.
However, to date there is no evidence that Vivien had any siblings.
Is Vivien Lyra Blair on Instagram?
Indeed! Vivien is on Instagram @vivienlyrablair. And despite having 212k followers on the platform, she hasn’t posted anything there. This account and her other accounts (@vivienlyrablair.official on TikTok with 12.5k followers, on Twitter @vivienlyrablair and on Facebook ‘Vivien Lyra Blair’) are managed by her parents.
Vivien Lyra Blair Height
The cutest little Vivien Lyra Blair was about 4’5″ tall when she was 9 years old. She had a few more years of growth delay before reaching her desired height.
Related FAQs
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Where is Vivien Lyra Blair from?
Vivien is from Los Angeles, California.
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When is Vivien Lyra Blair’s birthday?
Vivien’s birthday is June 4 and therefore her zodiac sign is Gemini.
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Are Vivien Lyra Blair and Nathan Blair related?
It is unclear whether Vivien is related to Nathan Blair.
Nathan Blair, like Vivien, is an industry insider and they were co-stars in We can be heroes. On Instagram @nathan_blair_la, the 16-year-old TV and film actor is also known for his roles in Weekend. Best. Worst. Ever. (2018) and Corps (2017).