Maude Apatow, born on December 15, 1997, in Los Banos, California, is a talented American actress widely recognized for her role as Lexi Howard in the acclaimed HBO series Euphoria.
She pursued her education at the Crossroads School in Santa Monica and later attended Northwestern University, where she studied theatre.
In 2023, Maude made her New York theatrical debut in a revival of Little Shop of Horrors and later joined the West End revival of Cabaret as Sally Bowles.
Beyond her acting career, she has garnered attention for her online presence and was featured on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in 2012 for her contributions as a writer and actress.
Parents
Maude is the daughter of acclaimed filmmaker Judd Apatow and actress Leslie Mann.
Born on December 15, 1997, she grew up in a highly creative and artistic environment that played a significant role in shaping her career.
Her father, Judd Apatow, is well-known for directing and producing iconic comedies such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, and Bridesmaids.
Her mother, Leslie Mann, is a celebrated actress with notable roles in films like The Cable Guy, This Is 40, and Blockers.
Together, they are considered one of Hollywood’s most beloved power couples.
Maude also has a younger sister, Iris Apatow, who is following a similar path in acting. Growing up in this creative household, Maude developed an early interest in acting.
Career
Apatow began her acting career at the age of seven, making her debut in her father Judd Apatow’s 2005 film The 40-Year-Old Virgin, although her scenes were ultimately cut from the final version.
She gained recognition for her role as Sadie in the 2007 film Knocked Up, where she appeared alongside her younger sister Iris Apatow, who played Charlotte, the daughters of their mother Leslie Mann’s character.
Maude continued to work with her father, featuring in Funny People (2009) and reprising her role in This Is 40 (2012).
Her performance in This Is 40 earned her nominations for the Phoenix Film Critics Society Award and the Young Artist Award.
As her career progressed, Maude expanded beyond her father’s projects.
In 2016, she took on a significant role as Alexandra Mulcahey in the film Other People, marking her first major part outside of family collaborations.
She further showcased her talent in Assassination Nation (2018), which led to her casting as Lexi Howard in HBO’s Euphoria, a role specifically written for her by director Sam Levinson.
This series has been pivotal in establishing her as a prominent actress in the industry. In addition to acting, Maude made her directorial debut with the short film Don’t Mind Alice in 2017.
Maude’s career continued to flourish with appearances in high-profile projects such as Netflix’s Hollywood and co-starring in The King of Staten Island (2020), directed by her father.
She has also been involved in theater, playing Audrey in the revival of Little Shop of Horrors and Sally Bowles in Cabaret.
