Sophia Hammons is a rising young talent in Hollywood with an impressive start to her career. Born on November 16, 2006, in South Pasadena, California, she moved to Boulder, Colorado at the age of six, which may have influenced her grounded approach to her work.
She is most recognized for her roles in Disney Channel’s Under Wraps and Under Wraps 2, where she played Amy. Her portrayal of Celeste in the Hulu original Up Here further solidified her reputation as an emerging star. Hammons made her feature debut in The Social Dilemma, a Netflix docudrama that explores the impact of social media on society. In the film, she played Isla, a phone-obsessed character, alongside Skyler Gisondo and Kara Hayward. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for seven Emmy Awards, marking a significant milestone in her early career.
In exciting news for her fans, it was announced in June 2024 that Hammons will be starring in Freakier Friday, a new take on the classic Freaky Friday story, alongside iconic actresses Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. This film will surely be a major step in her career as she continues to build her presence in both film and television.