Liv Hewson

Liv Hewson (also credited as Olivia Hewson) is an Australian screen actor and playwright, born on November 29, 1995, in Canberra. Known for sharp, emotionally grounded performances, Hewson has built a career that moves easily between independent projects and major studio titles, earning international attention along the way.

On television, Hewson became widely recognized for playing Abby Hammond in Netflix’s Santa Clarita Diet (2017–2019), a role that showcased their gift for balancing comedy, heart, and genre twists. As a writer, Hewson’s stage work often revisits fairytales and mythology through a darker, queer-leaning lens, reflecting a distinctive storytelling voice beyond the screen.

Hewson’s filmography spans drama, comedy, and animation, with notable credits including Before I Fall (Anna Cartullo), Let It Snow (Dorrie), Bombshell (Lily Balin), and Puzzle (Nicki). They also lent their voice to Scarygirl as Bugeye and appeared in projects such as No Words (Ariana) and The Hitchhiker.

With a growing body of work across mediums and markets, Liv Hewson continues to stand out as a versatile performer and imaginative playwright with a clear point of view.