Alia Martine Shawkat (/ ˈæliə ˈʃɔːkæt / AL-ee-ə SHAW-kat; [1][2] born April 18, 1989 [3]) is an American actress.

Mar 18, 2020 · "My father's from Baghdad and he runs a strip club and always has since I was young," she revealed in an interview with MIFF. "Like, a topless bar." Who would have thought? While some may look down on the strip club industry, Shawkat told The Guardian that it's never really bothered her, though it did have an impact on her worldview.

Jan 17, 2025 · Alia Shawkat - Gwendolyn Y. Apple TV+. Alia Shawkat's Gwendolyn Y. is another employee brought in to replace Mark's coworkers following their act of defiance in the Season 1 finale. Shawkat can also be seen in Arrested Development, Whip It, and Duck Better. Instagram: @__mutantalia__; Wikipedia: Alia Shawkat; IMDb: Alia Shawkat; Stefano ...

Alia Shawkat was born in Riverside, California, to Dina Burke and actor Tony Shawkat. Her maternal grandfather, Paul Burke, was also an actor. Her father is from Baghdad, Iraq, and her mother has Irish, Italian, and Norwegian ancestry.

Jun 1, 2018 · What's the story behind the large scar on her arm? I never noticed it before until the new season of arrested development when it was really clear in a shot. Couldn't find anything online and this is the only picture where you can see it, though I think there is makeup covering it here. It was very noticeable in AD.

Jan 25, 2025 · Hailey Gates, Alia Shawkat and Callum Turner stopped by the L.A. Times Studios @ Sundance Film Festival presented by Chase Sapphire Reserve to talk about the...

Alia Shawkat is an American actress. She is best known for starring as Hannah Rayburn in State of Grace, Maeby Fünke in the Fox/Netflix television sitcom Arrested Development, Dory Sief in the TBS comedy series Search Party, and Gertie Michaels in …

Aug 21, 2018 · Multi-talented American actress Alia Shawkat graced our shores for MIFF 2018, where she introduced two films: Blaze, the Ethan Hawke-directed biopic about the eponymous country singer, and Duck Butter, a film she executive produced and co-wrote.

Jun 20, 2022 · Alia Shawkat is a professional American actress mostly known for her role in Arrested Development. She was once rumored to be in a relationship with Brad Pitt. Home

Feb 21, 2025 · Alia Shawkat’s brief yet impactful guest role in “Severance” season two leaves fans eager for more, but the actress confirms it’s a one-time appearance. Her cameo showcases the show’s ability to attract top-tier talent and enrich its world with diverse characters.