“Discover the Stunning Evolution of Alexandra Daddario: Captivating Photos That Reveal Her Hidden Depths!”
Her big break happened in 2010 when she landed the leading lady role of Annabeth Chase in the film adaptation of Rick Riordan’s young adult fantasy novel Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief.
She Wanted To Be A Storyteller
The oldest of three, Daddario grew up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York, and knew from a young age that she wanted to go into acting. According to Daddario, she wanted to be a storyteller.
During an interview, the actress said, “I always loved storytelling. It was just something I genuinely wanted to do – and I could’ve done anything, really. I did have every opportunity on the planet.”
Her Parents Were Very Supportive
The actress’s parents were very supportive, even though her mother was a lawyer and her father a prosecutor and former head of the New York City Police Department counterterrorism unit.
They made sure their daughter attended the best schools to develop her acting skills, including iconic The Professional Children’s School.
Dropped Out Of College To Pursue Acting Full-Time
The Professional Children’s School has an impressive list of alumni, including Uma Thurman, Vera Wang, and even Christopher Walken. There, she studied the Meisner acting technique, something she would take with her to Marymount Manhattan College.
