Brianne Howey is an American actress whose career has reached extraordinary heights through her captivating portrayal of the fiercely protective and deeply complex character Georgia Miller in Netflix's Ginny and Georgia. Combining dramatic intensity with pitch-perfect comedic timing, Howey has established herself as one of the most compelling actresses of her generation working in streaming television.
Early Life
Brianne Howey was born on May 24, 1989, in La Canada Flintridge, a small suburban community near Los Angeles, California. She grew up in the culturally rich environment of Greater Los Angeles, where proximity to Hollywood nurtured her passion for performance from an early age. As a child, she participated in school plays and local theater productions, quickly distinguishing herself through her natural talent and dedication to the craft of acting. Growing up in Southern California immersed her in the entertainment industry's ecosystem, giving her an instinctive understanding of the business long before she formally pursued it as a career.
Education
Brianne Howey moved across the country to pursue her formal acting training at New York University's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts, widely regarded as one of the finest acting conservatories in the world. Her time at NYU Tisch gave her a rigorous theatrical foundation, training in classical and contemporary performance techniques, and exposure to the vibrant New York theater scene. This training would prove instrumental in her later television work, particularly in her ability to bring extraordinary emotional depth and nuance to Georgia Miller, a character who demands an extraordinarily wide emotional range in every episode.
Career
Howey began her professional acting career with guest roles in popular television series, gradually building her resume with appearances in shows such as The Following, Twisted, Revenge, and the Fox series The Exorcist. Her role in the horror drama The Exorcist demonstrated her ability to carry dramatic weight in genre television, attracting broader industry attention. She also appeared in the HBO Max horror series Batwoman and the film The Passage.
However, the role that transformed her career entirely was Georgia Miller in Netflix's Ginny and Georgia. First released in 2021, the series became one of Netflix's most-watched original programs and generated enormous fan enthusiasm globally. Howey's performance as the deeply flawed, fiercely loving, and perpetually secretive Georgia received widespread critical praise, with reviewers frequently noting her as the heart and engine of the entire show. The series has continued with subsequent seasons, cementing both the show and Howey as fixtures in the streaming landscape.
Personal Life
Brianne Howey married entertainment lawyer Matt Ziering in 2021 in a private ceremony following years of dating. Ziering, who attended Loyola Marymount Law School and passed the California bar in 2017, has supported Howey's career from behind the scenes. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in June 2023, a milestone Howey has spoken about joyfully in interviews. She has noted that becoming a mother has added new layers of personal resonance to her portrayal of Georgia Miller, a character whose entire arc is defined by her relationship with her own daughter.
Net Worth
As of 2026, Brianne Howey's estimated net worth is approximately $5 million. Her wealth comes primarily from her lead actress salary on Ginny and Georgia, one of Netflix's flagship series, along with earnings from earlier television roles, film projects, and brand partnerships. As the show continues to be one of Netflix's most-watched programs, Howey's market value and earning potential continue to rise significantly.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Brianne Howey
- Date of Birth: May 24, 1989
- Age: 37 (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: La Canada Flintridge, California, USA
- Nationality: American
- Education: New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
- Spouse: Matt Ziering (married 2021)
- Children: One daughter (born June 2023)
- Profession: Actress
- Known For: Georgia Miller in Ginny and Georgia (Netflix)
- Net Worth: $5 Million (2026 estimate)
- Height: 5 ft 5 in
