Maia Mitchell is an Australian actress best known as Callie Adams Foster in the Freeform drama The Fosters and its spin-off Good Trouble. She first won attention in Australia in the children’s series Mortified, and she became a Disney Channel star as McKenzie in Teen Beach Movie. She is also a singer who performed songs in her Disney films.
At 33, Mitchell remains one of Australia’s most recognisable television actresses. She played Callie for five seasons of The Fosters (2013–2018) and for six seasons of Good Trouble (2019–2024), in which she also directed episodes. She was previously in a relationship with actor and musician Rudy Mancuso.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Maia Mitchell |
| Date of Birth | 18 August 1993 |
| Age | 33 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Birthplace | Lismore, New South Wales, Australia |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Former Partner | Rudy Mancuso (2015–2022) |
| Nationality | Australian |
Who Is Maia Mitchell?
Maia Mitchell is an Australian actress who first came to attention as Brittany Flune in the children’s series Mortified (2006–2007), in which she played the perfect older sister of the main character. She then starred in the Australian series Trapped (2008) and Castaway (2011), and she moved to the United States to pursue a career in Hollywood.
Mitchell is best known internationally as Callie Adams Foster, a teenager in foster care who is adopted by a lesbian couple, in the Freeform drama The Fosters (2013–2018). She played Callie for five seasons and 122 episodes, and she reprised the role in the spin-off Good Trouble (2019–2024), in which Callie becomes a law clerk in Los Angeles.
Early Life & Background
Maia Mitchell was born on 18 August 1993 in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia, the daughter of Alex Mitchell, a taxi driver, and Jill Mitchell, who worked in education. She grew up in Lismore and has a younger brother, Charlie. She began acting as a child, appearing in school productions and in local theatre, and she learned to play the guitar at a young age.
Mitchell’s early acting work included the children’s series Mortified, in which she played Brittany Flune, and the Australian film After the Dark (2013), in which she played Beatrice. She also appeared in the Australian series Trapped and Castaway.
Career
After moving to the United States, Mitchell was cast as McKenzie in the Disney Channel musical Teen Beach Movie (2013), opposite Ross Lynch, and she reprised the role in Teen Beach 2 (2015). She also performed songs in the films, including “Cruisin’ for a Bruisin'” with Ross Lynch and Grace Phipps.
In 2013 Mitchell was cast as Callie in The Fosters, a role that made her a star. The show ran for five seasons and was praised for its portrayal of a lesbian couple raising five children. Mitchell then starred in Good Trouble, the spin-off, in which she played Callie for six seasons, and she directed episodes of the series in its fourth season.
Mitchell has also appeared in the film The Last Summer (2019), in which she played Phoebe, a young woman in a long-distance relationship.
Facts About Maia Mitchell
- She played Brittany Flune in the children’s series Mortified (2006–2007).
- She played McKenzie in the Disney Channel musical Teen Beach Movie (2013).
- She played Callie Adams Foster in The Fosters (2013–2018) for five seasons.
- She starred in Good Trouble (2019–2024) and directed episodes of the series.
- She performed songs in Teen Beach Movie, including “Cruisin’ for a Bruisin'”.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Maia Mitchell?
Maia Mitchell was born on 18 August 1993, making her 33 years old as of November 2026.
Where is Maia Mitchell from?
She was born in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.
Who is Maia Mitchell’s partner?
She was previously in a relationship with actor and musician Rudy Mancuso from 2015 to 2022. No current partner has been publicly confirmed.
What is Maia Mitchell best known for?
She is best known for Mortified, Teen Beach Movie, The Fosters and Good Trouble.
What is Maia Mitchell doing now?
She starred as Callie in Good Trouble (2019–2024) and continues to work in film and television.