The world of filmmaking is a rather taxing one, requiring you to stay on your toes at all times and who would be a better witness to this than actress Megan Hayes who has worked, over the years, in several big budget Hollywood flicks, including the Jennifer Lawrence staring Hunger Games, that has given her leverage and recognition in the industry.
What was Megan Hayes’ early life like?
Hayes was born on 10th July 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States where she spent most of her childhood as well. She knew early on that she wanted to explore the glamorous world of entertainment. As a child, she would often pretend to act like a superhero.
Her belief was reaffirmed when she turned 15 when she felt as in the audience’s laughter was like to a drug to her after she had performed in a High School production of The Pajama game. This is the moment she knew she had to become an actor. Hayes attended the Kenyon College for a brief while before taking a transfer to NYU’s Tisch School of the Art. Here Hayes studied st the Experimental Theatre Wing.
What has Megan Hayes career graph been like?
Post her graduation with honors in acting, Hayes was writing and performing her own pieces and started working with Southern Belle Productions that gave emerging artists like herself a platform. A lot of their collaborations, including Hayes’ full-length play Opelika, did exceptionally well and had sold out shows in New York. In spite of her success and love for NYC, Hayes moved back to Atlanta however this was yet another turning point for her as she made her breakthrough in television and films here.
Hayes was cast for HBO’s Eastbound and Down and What to expect when you are expecting along with a host of commercials while she was still doing theatre alongside. Luck struck Hayes when the second film of the Hunger Games Trilogy (Catching Fire) was being shot in Atlanta and she was casted to play The Morphling who would be the tribute from District 6. She has also featured in commercially successful series that are now cult favorites such as Atlanta and Stranger Things.
Hayes currently resides in Los Angeles and is a passionate advocate for Mental Health issues having seen her own dad suffering from it for years on the end.
What us Megan Hayes’ estimated net worth?
Years of being a part of the profession has given Megan a significant reputation and wealth. She is a millionaire and her net worth is estimated to vary from $1-5 million, the exact estimate remains unknown.