What is millicent simmonds?

Millicent Simmonds is a deaf American actress born on March 6, 2003, in Bountiful, Utah. She gained widespread recognition for her breakthrough role in the critically acclaimed film "Wonderstruck" (2017), directed by Todd Haynes. Simmonds, who is also deaf in real life, portrayed the character of Rose, a young deaf girl searching for her place in the world.

In addition to her work in film, Simmonds has also appeared in the horror thriller "A Quiet Place" (2018) directed by John Krasinski, where she played the role of Regan Abbott, a deaf teenage girl struggling to survive in a world invaded by creatures that hunt by sound.

Millicent Simmonds has been praised for her talent, dedication, and representation of the deaf community in mainstream media. She continues to advocate for improved representation and opportunities for deaf actors and actresses in the entertainment industry.