Ruby Cruz

About

Ruby Jean Cruz (born March 31, 2000) is an American actress. She has acted in various short films and television series including Mare of Easttown and Castle Rock, and most notably as Kit Tanthalos in Willow.
In 2023, she made her feature length movie debut as Hazel Callahan in Bottoms, directed by Emma Seligman.

Ruby Cruz was born to actor and musician Brandon Cruz and Liz Cruz, an entrepreneur. Cruz grew up in Los Angeles, California, and began auditioning for film and television roles in high school. She studied theater at DePaul University before dropping out to pursue her acting career.
In 2018, Cruz played the younger version of Lizzy Caplan’s character, Annie Wilkes, in Castle Rock. Cruz received praise from TVLine for the way she captured Caplan’s physicality. In 2020, Cruz appeared in season 10 of Blue Bloods.
In 2021, Cruz appeared as Jess Riley in the HBO drama series Mare of Easttown. Later that year, Cruz was cast as Kit Tanthalos, the first openly lesbian Disney princess, in the television series Willow. She took over the role from friend and Mare of Easttown costar Cailee Spaeny, who dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. The show, which premiered in November…