Celeste O'Connor

Celeste O'Connor (born December 2, 1998) is an American actor known for their distinct roles in the entertainment industry. Notably, they have been recognized for their role as Paloma Davis in the Amazon original film Selah and the Spades. Besides acting, they also pursue academic studies at Johns Hopkins University, majoring in public health and pre-medicine, and has shown interest in Islamic studies. Their academic pursuits reveal a deep interest in the social determinants of health, including concerns about food security, housing insecurity, and education.

Their acting career began in 2018 when they played the younger version of Gugu Mbatha-Raw's character in the Netflix film, Irreplaceable You. Their performance in the 2019 film Wetlands also added to their growing reputation in the industry. Their on-screen presence was highly appreciated by Reporter Anagha Komaragiri of The Daily Californian, particularly highlighting the final 'tense' scenes. The year 2019 marked another important milestone in their career when they were cast for Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), a role they reprised in the 2024 sequel. As of May 2022, they were also cast as one of the co-leads in the superhero film Madame Web (2024). Off the screen, O'Connor is an outspoken advocate for improving diversity and representation in the entertainment industry.