Mila Davis-Kent (born May 13, 2012; Age: 12) is an American actress best known for starring alongside Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, and Jonathan Majors in the sports drama film, Creed III (2023). Mila played Amara Creed, the deaf girl born to Michael and Tessa’s characters – Adonis “Donnie” Creed and Bianca Taylor-Creed. Like her character in the movie, Mila is deaf in real life.
Since the release of the third film in the Creed film series, Mila Davis-Kent has been thrust deeper into mainstream consciousness. Moviegoers across the globe are pleased with her performance in the film directed by Michael B. Jordan. More than being Jordan’s directorial debut, Creed III is poised to be the breakthrough work for Mila. Earning the platform to express her talent to a global audience, Mila hopes she has inspired people to learn American Sign Language.
Summary of Mila Davis-Kent’s Bio
- Full Name: Mila Davis-Kent
- Date of Birth: May 13, 2012
- Mila Davis-Kent’s Age: 12 Years Old
- Ethnicity: Mixed (African American and Caucasian)
- Nationality: American
- Mila Davis-Kent’s Parents: Kimberly and Michael Davis
- Famous for: Career as an Actress
- Mila Davis-Kent’s Instagram: mila.davis.kent
How Old Is Mila Davis-Kent?
Mila Davis-Kent was born on the 13th of May 2012. This means she is 12 at the moment. She was born in the United States of America and based on her date of birth, her zodiac sign is Taurus. People of this birth sign are said to have a natural charisma and a keen aura of warmth that draws people closer to them. This is true of Mila’s character Amara Creed in Creed III; many would agree it is why they have become fans of the up-and-coming actress.
Mila was born to Kimberly and Michael Davis. Her mother has been sighted in public with Amara several times and according to some sources, her father founded a social media company. The actress isn’t the only child of her parents but much is yet to be learned about the family she hails from. Nonetheless, we can tell she is an American of mixed ethnic origin. While her mother is White American, her father is of African American heritage.
She Is the First Young Black Deaf Girl to Feature in a Major Film
Playing Amara Creed in Creed III has been a life-changing, colossal, experience and achievement that Mila Davis-Kent is yet to fully wrap her head around. The actress represented by Buchwald landed the role following an open call for deaf child actors to audition for the role.
With the release of the movie, Mila’s character became a fan-favorite, spreading her globe across the world. Speaking on the incredible accomplishment, the actress told DailyMoth she feels lucky to be part of a movie of such magnitude. Nothing that she’s Black, deaf, and a girl, Mila related that she almost didn’t audition for the role.
She expressed a similar sentiment in an interview with Variety. Mila told the media outlet that the movie presented a rare opportunity to showcase the Deaf community. She thanked Michael B. Jordan for this as she stressed that inclusivity is important.
List of Mila Davis-Kent’s Movies and TV Shows
While Creed III is considered a breakthrough for Mila, it is not her first role as a professional actress. She made her debut in 2020 when she played Max Laybourne in an episode of the popular drama series, The Resident.
- Creed III (2023) as Amara Creed
- The Resident (2022) as Max Laybourne
Is Mila Davis-Kent Deaf in Real Life?
Yes, the American actress is deaf in real life like her character Amara Creed in Creed III. Reports indicate she was born deaf and fans fear that this might inhibit her career growth. This doesn’t seem to bother the actress who describes herself as an “actor by chance”.
It’s left for time to tell how far she would go as an actress. At the moment, Mila Davis-Kent is just grateful for the Creed opportunity and attention she has brought to the Deaf community.
