1 Emmy win, 8 nominations
SYNOPSIS:
Little Fires Everywhere is a gripping drama series based on Celeste Ng’s bestselling novel. Set in the seemingly idyllic suburb of Shaker Heights, Ohio, the story follows the intertwined lives of two families: the picture-perfect Richardsons and the enigmatic mother-daughter duo, Mia and Pearl Warren. As class, race, and motherhood collide, deep secrets begin to surface, challenging the town’s tightly held beliefs and igniting tensions that lead to devastating consequences. Anchored by powerful performances, the series explores identity, privilege, and the destructive nature of perfection.
LEXIE DESCRIPTION:
In Little Fires Everywhere, Jade Pettyjohn plays Lexie Richardson, the eldest daughter of the seemingly perfect Richardson family. Lexie is intelligent, popular, and outwardly confident, but beneath the surface, she grapples with pressure to maintain her family’s expectations and her own image of success. As the series unfolds, Lexie’s choices force her to confront uncomfortable truths about privilege, identity, and responsibility, making her one of the show’s most complex and compelling young characters.
Role: Lexie Richardson
Directed By: Lynn Shelton, Nzingha Stewart, Michael Weaver
Produced By: Hello Sunshine / Simpson Street Productions
