Ayden Mayeri (born October 1, 1990) is an Iranian-American actress, comedian, and writer, known for her work in both television and film. On television, she had a recurring role in Homecoming (2018) and starred in the Peacock comedy Mr. Throwback. Mayeri has appeared in the films Somebody I Used to Know (2023), Confess, Fletch (2022), I Love That for You (2022), and Jackpot! (2024).
Early life
Ayden Mayeri was born on October 1, 1990, in Oakland, California. She studied dramatic theater at California State University, Fullerton.[1]
Career
Television
Mayeri began her acting career in the early 2010s with minor roles in television shows. Her breakout came with appearances in TV series Harder Than It Looks.[2] She guest-starred in the Fox sitcom New Girl. Around the same time, she joined the cast of the Apple TV+ murder-mystery comedy The Afterparty, playing a pregnant mean girl who goes missing.[3]
In 2019, Mayeri appeared in multiple episodes of the political satire Veep on HBO, She also made guest appearances on Larry David's iconic show Curb Your Enthusiasm. In 2024, Mayeri was a main cast member on the Peacock comedy series Mr. Throwback.[4][5]
Film
Mayeri appeared in the films Home Again (2017), Spin Me Round (2022),[6][7] Confess, Fletch (2022),[8] Cora Bora (2023),[9] Grown Ups (2010), Random Tropical Paradise (2017), Into the Dark: Midnight Kiss (2019), Alex Strangelove (2018), Before You Know It (2019), Concerning the Bodyguard (2015), and We Are Your Friends (2015).
In August 2024, Mayeri was cast in the Amazon MGM Studios 2024 film Jackpot!.[10]
Other work
In addition to her work on screen, Mayeri is also a writer and has contributed to various comedy sketches and digital content.[3]
Personal life
Mayeri married screenwriter and producer M. Miller Davis in 2018.[3] She is a fan of American basketball player Stephen Curry.[11][4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Argo | Flight Attendance | |
| The Confident Homeless Man | Girl | Short | |
| Haven's Point | Sam | Short | |
| 2013 | Co-Op | Sarah | Short |
| Losing California | Stephanie | Short | |
| Chastity Bites | Pregnant Girl | ||
| 2014 | The Suneater | Nora | Short |
| Separated | Woman | Short | |
| 2015 | We Are Your Friends | Rich Girl | |
| Concerning the Bodyguard | Mistress | Short | |
| Body | Renee | Short | |
| The Dazzling Darling Sisters | Banana Girl | Short | |
| 2016 | Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates | Apartment Ayden | |
| 2017 | Random Tropical Paradise | Johanna Lacroix | |
| 2018 | Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot | Brenda | |
| Alex Strangelove | Hillary | ||
| 2019 | Before You Know It | Celia | |
| Heirloom | Cecily | Short | |
| Marriage Story | Make-Up Artist | ||
| Thirsty | Jo | Short | |
| 2020 | Wander Darkly | Summer | |
| 2022 | Spin Me Round | Jen | [6] |
| Confess, Fletch | Griz | ||
| 2023 | Somebody I Used to Know | Kayla | |
| Cora Bora | Riley | ||
| 2024 | Jackpot! | Shadi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Harder Than It Looks | Ayden | Main Cast |
| 2016 | Life in Pieces | Tulip | Episode: "Pestilence War Famine Death" |
| Faking It | Pepper | Episode: "Third Wheels" | |
| Awkward | Foodie Girl | Episode: "Misadventures in Babysitting" | |
| Comedy Bang! Bang! | Cybernetic Dating Representative | Episode: "The Lonely Island Wear Dark Pants and Eyeglasses" | |
| 2016-17 | Relevant | Amal Clooney | Recurring Cast |
| 2016-18 | New Girl | Leslie | Recurring Cast: Season 6, Guest: Season 7 |
| 2017 | Workaholics | Army | Episode: "Faux Chella" |
| Downward Dog | Gwen | Recurring Cast | |
| Crazy Ex-Girlfriend | Carla | Episode: "Josh Is a Liar." | |
| 2018 | Loosely Exactly Nicole | Edi | Recurring Cast: Season 2 |
| Single Parents | Heather | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| Homecoming | Reina | Recurring Cast: Season 1 [12] | |
| 2019 | Now Apocalypse | Ananda | Episode: "Anywhere Out of the World" |
| Veep | Layla | Recurring Cast: Season 7 | |
| Historical Roasts | Cleopatra | Episode: "Cleopatra" | |
| A.P. Bio | Kate | Episode: "Kinda Sorta" | |
| Into the Dark | Hannah | Episode: "Midnight Kiss" [13] | |
| 2020 | Grace and Frankie | Skye | Recurring Cast: Season 6 |
| 2022 | The Afterparty | Jennifer #2 | Recurring Cast: Season 1 |
| I Love That for You | Beth Ann | Main Cast [14][15] | |
| Central Park | Voice | Recurring Cast: Season 3 | |
| 2023 | History of the World: Part II | Cave Woman | Episode: "I" |
| Killing It | Blythe | Episode: "Help Me Pay My Bills" | |
| Big Mouth | Gabrielle (voice) | Recurring Cast: Season 7 | |
| 2024 | Mr. Throwback | Sam Judlow | Main Cast |
Music video
| Year | Artist | Song | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Punch Punch Kick | "Licking My Wounds" | Gladiator |
References
- ^ "Actors Ayden Mayeri and Alison Brie Are Angling To Film Their Own Version of 'Thelma & Louise'". www.culturedmag.com. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Thompson, David (2024-08-10). "Who Is Ayden Mayeri? 5 Things to Know About Mr. Throwback & Jackpot Actress - Wiki Bio Details". The Direct. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ a b c Afzal, Areej (2024-08-12). "Who is Ayden Mayeri? All About Multifaceted American Actress". BOL News. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ a b Bernard, Emily (2024-08-10). "'Mr. Throwback' Star Ayden Mayeri's Love for Stephen Curry Runs Deep". Collider. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2024-06-12). "Ayden Mayeri joins Steph Curry-headlined Peacock comedy". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ a b Burton, Carson (2022-08-18). "'Spin Me Round' Stars Debby Ryan and Ayden Mayeri Got Matching Tattoos After Filming Alison Brie Comedy". Variety. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Zach Woods and Ayden Mayeri Went on the Trip of a Lifetime for 'Spin Me Round'". www.yahoo.com. 2022-03-16. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Andrew, Stephen (October 28, 2022). "'Confess, Fletch' Stars Roy Wood Jr and Ayden Mayeri Talk 'Lethal Weapon' Influences and Jon Hamm's 'Twiddling Toes' Amid Showtime Debut (Exclusive)". Streaming. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Gray, Peter (2024-06-14). "Interview: Cora Bora stars Megan Stalter, Jojo T. Gibbs and Ayden Mayeri on connecting with their flawed characters". The AU Review. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "'Grand Death Lotto': Ayden Mayeri, Seann William Scott, Dolly De Leon & Donald Elise Watkins Join Amazon Action-Comedy". www.yahoo.com. 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (2024-06-11). "Steph Curry's Peacock Comedy Casts 'I Love That for You' Star Ayden Mayeri (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2018-03-23). "'Homecoming': Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Brooke Bloom, Ayden Mayeri & Jacob Pitts Set To Recur In Julia Roberts Amazon Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (2019-11-08). "'Into The Dark': Augustus Prew, Scott Evans, Ayden Mayeri Among 6 Cast In New Year's-Themed 'Midnight Kiss' Installment Of Horror Anthology". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Ayden Mayeri On Beth Ann's Insecurities Breaking Through the Façade of Perfection for 'I Love That For You'". Awardsdaily. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Boyle, Kelli (2022-05-06). "'I Love That for You' Cast Takes Us Behind the Scenes of the Comedy". TV Insider. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
External links
- Ayden Mayeri at IMDb