Kiersey Clemons

Kiersey Nicole Clemons (born December 17, 1993) is an American actress. She is known for her role in the 2015 comedy-drama film Dope, playing Cassandra "Diggy" Andrews. Subsequently, she went on to co-star in Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Flatliners (2017), Hearts Beat Loud (2018), and played Iris West in both Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) and The Flash (2023).

Clemons had recurring roles in numerous television series, including Austin & Ally (2013), Transparent (2014–2015), Extant (2015), and Easy (2016–2019), and had a main role in the final season of the comedy series Angie Tribeca (2018).

Early life Clemons was born on December 17, 1993, in Pensacola, Florida. She grew up in Redondo Beach, California. Clemons is biracial, of African-American and white heritage.

Career Early in her career, Clemons portrayed a recurring character in the Disney Channel series Austin & Ally as Kira Starr. She also appeared in the Disney Channel original film Cloud 9. Clemons guest-starred in the crime-drama series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. In 2014, she appeared in Trey Songz's music video for "SmartPhones" and "What's Best for You" in which she played his love interest who catches him in the act of cheating via phone call.

From 2014 to 2015, Clemons played Bianca in the comedy series Transparent. She also had a starring role on the MTV original series Eye Candy as Sophia. The series only aired for one season. She guest starred in a 2015 episode of New Girl as Winston's love interest, KC. In 2016, Clemons was cast as Iris West in the action film The Flash, but the project was delayed due to the departure of director Rick Famuyiwa. Despite this, she was still slated to appear in the Justice League film as the same character, but her scenes were ultimately cut from the theatrical release. In 2021, Clemons' cut scenes from the 2017 Justice League movie was eventually released in Zack Snyder's Justice League. In March 2021, Clemons closed a deal to appear as Iris West in The Flash, now directed by Andy Muschietti.

In 2017, Clemons co-starred with Callum Turner in the drama The Only Living Boy in New York, and with Elliot Page in the horror remake Flatliners. In 2018, Clemons co-starred with Nick Offerman in musical comedy-drama Hearts Beat Loud. She received the Atlanta Film Festival's inaugural Phoenix Award for Hearts Beat Loud in April 2018. In 2019, she co-starred with Thomas Mann in the live-action remake musical romance Lady and the Tramp. In 2020, Clemons voiced Dee Dee Skyes in the Scooby-Doo film Scoob!

Personal life Clemons is queer. She is in a relationship with Ebony De La Haye, an Australian stunt double. The couple met during filming of Sweetheart, where De La Haye doubled Clemons during action sequences.

Clemons is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and struggled with the illness, especially before she was formally diagnosed.

Filmography

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Film Year Title Role Notes 2015 Dope Cassandra "Diggy" Andrews 2016 Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising Beth Gladstone 2017 Flatliners Sophia Manning The Only Living Boy in New York Mimi Pastori 2018 Little Bitches Marisa Hearts Beat Loud Samantha Lee “Sam” Fisher An L.A. Minute Velocity Also co-producer 2019 Sweetheart Jennifer "Jenn: Remming Lady and the Tramp Darling 2020 Scoob! Dee Dee Skyes Voice role Antebellum Julia 2021 Asking for It Joey Zack Snyder's Justice League Iris West 2022 Am I OK? Brittany Susie Searches Susie 2023 Somebody I Used to Know Cassidy The Young Wife Celestina The Flash Iris West 2025 For Worse Maria

Television Year Title Role Notes 2010 Shake It Up Danielle 2 episodes 2011 Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures Summer Episode: "Epic Wingman" Good Luck Charlie Alicia Episode: "The Bob Duncan Experience" 2013 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Gwen Onetta Episode: "Frame by Frame" Austin & Ally Kira Starr Recurring role (seasons 2–3) What's Next for Sarah? Oli 2 episodes 2014 Cloud 9 Skye Sailor Disney Channel Original Movie 2014–2015 Transparent Bianca Recurring role 2015 Eye Candy Sophia Preston Main role Extant Lucy Recurring role (season 2) Comedy Bang! Bang! Waitress Episode: "Brie Larson Wears a Billowy Long-Sleeve Shirt and White Saddle Shoes" 2015–2016 New Girl KC 2 episodes 2016–2019 Easy Chase 4 episodes 2017 Michael Jackson's Halloween Victoria Television film; voice role 2018 Angie Tribeca Maria Charo Main role (season 4) 2019 BoJack Horseman Jameson H. Voice role; episode: "A Horse Walks into a Rehab" Rent: Live Joanne Jefferson Television film 2021 Red Bird Lane Jane Unaired TV movie 2021–2022 Fairfax Derica Voice role; 15 episodes 2023 Swarm Rashida Episode: "Only God Makes Happy Endings" Praise Petey Eliza Voice role; 10 episodes 2023–present Monarch: Legacy of Monsters May Olowe-Hewitt / Corah Mateo Main role

Music videos Year Title Artist(s) Role Notes 2014 "SmartPhones" Trey Songz Girlfriend 2015 "Til It Happens to You" Lady Gaga Avery 2016 "Middle" DJ Snake ft. Bipolar Sunshine Superhero