Ginny and Georgia is a hit Netflix show that premiered in February 2021. The show currently has 2 seasons, and the 3rd season is set to be released on June 5, 2025. It is made by Sarah Lampert and is a mix of drama, comedy, and coming-of-age themes. The show is set in the town of Wellsbury, Massachusetts, and revolves around a dynamic mother-daughter duo, Ginny and Georgia.
The show explores complex family relationships and social issues. In the show, Ginny is one of the main characters. She is portrayed as a smart, witty, and thoughtful 15-year-old girl. Her character is relatable as she faces normal teen problems like friendship, romance, and school pressures, while also dealing with family issues and growing up. Let’s take a look at Ginny's character and the actress who plays her.
Who is Ginny from Ginny and Georgia?
Virginia Miller, aka Ginny, is the teenage daughter of Georgia and Zion Miller in the show. Ginny struggles with her identity and with fitting into a mainly white community. She is portrayed as a smart, knowledgeable, honest person. Ginny’s relationship with her mother is a main part of the story. Even though Ginny is 15 years old, she often feels more mature than her 30-year-old mother.
Their contrasting personalities are the reason for the frequent tensions between them. As the series goes on, Ginny learns about her past and how far Georgia will go to protect their family, which makes her face tough choices and question her own values. Beyond her family struggles, Ginny deals with personal and mental health issues that many teenagers face. Throughout the series, Ginny experiences a rollercoaster of emotions, from the excitement of new friendships and romances to the pain of betrayal and misunderstandings.
Who plays Ginny in Ginny and Georgia?
Antonia Gentry plays Ginny in the show. She is an American actress, born on September 25, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. She developed an interest in acting at a young age of 5 and started performing in community theater productions written by her mother. Gentry studied theatre at the John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School in Augusta, Georgia, and later attended Emory University, where she studied drama.
Gentry started her acting career by working in a PSA ad for 'Don't Text and Drive – Pay Attention' in 2014. Her early acting career included roles in short films like Lone Wolf Mason (2015) and Driver's Ed: Tales from the Street (2015). She made her feature film debut in 2018 with the Netflix film Candy Jar, where she played the role of Jasmine Spencer. She made her TV debut with a minor appearance in the Netflix show Raising Dion (2019), where she played the role of Wendy.
She got her breakthrough and international popularity for her lead role as Virginia "Ginny" Miller in the hit show Ginny & Georgia (2021- present). She received praise and a nomination from the MTV Movie & TV Awards in 2021 for her performance in the show. Apart from that, she has also worked in films including Prom Dates (2024) and Time Cut (2024).
FAQs about Ginny and Georgia
A. Ginny from Ginny & Georgia is 15 years old in the show.
A. Georgia finds out about Ginny burning herself in Season 2, Episode 6 of Ginny & Georgia.
A. Brianne Howey plays Georgia in Ginny and Georgia.
