Before she rose to fame, the young star made her very first big screen appearance in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back—and believe it or not, she was barely even two years old at the time. Growing up as the daughter of actress and television personality Jennifer Schwalbach Smith and the well-known director, producer, and screenwriter Kevin Smith, she spent her formative years in Red Bank, New Jersey, where her love for performing began to take shape.
She later made some brief but memorable appearances during her childhood and teenage years in films like Clerks II (2006) and Tusk (2014), which helped set the stage for bigger roles down the line. Then came her breakout moment—she was cast as the lead character, Colleen McKenzie, in the quirky comedy horror films Yoga Hosers (2016) and its follow-up, Moose Jaws (2016). These roles really put her on the map and showcased her unique talent.
Throughout it all, she’s remained grounded, shaped by her family background and early experiences in front of the camera. From those tiny beginnings to stepping into leading roles, her journey has been anything but ordinary. And honestly, it’s exciting to think about what she’ll do next.
She got her name from Batman’s well-known adversary, Harley Quinn. It’s kind of interesting how names can carry such strong connections, and in her case, it was a direct nod to the character. She was named for Harley Quinn, after all—a choice that definitely left an impression. Over time, people would mention it, sometimes with surprise, sometimes with amusement, but always acknowledging that the name had a story behind it. She was named for Harley Quinn, and that little fact became a part of her identity, whether she embraced it fully or not.