Ruby Cruz

Ruby Jean Cruz (born March 31, 2000) is an American actress. She has acted in various short films and television series including Mare of Easttown and Castle Rock, and most notably as Kit Tanthalos/Young Bavmorda in Willow. In 2023, she made her feature length movie debut as Hazel Callahan in Bottoms, directed by Emma Seligman. Career Ruby Cruz was born to actor and musician Brandon Cruz and Liz Cruz, an entrepreneur. Cruz grew up in Los Angeles, California, and began auditioning for film and television roles in high school. She studied theater at DePaul University before dropping out to pursue her acting career. In 2018, Cruz played the younger version of Lizzy Caplan's character, Annie Wilkes, in Castle Rock. Cruz received praise from TVLine for the way she captured Caplan's physicality. In 2020 Cruz appeared in season 10 of Blue Bloods.