Debut Movie

Victoria Pedretti made her film debut in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 comedy-drama “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” portraying Leslie Van Houten, a member of the Manson Family. This role introduced her to a wider audience and showcased her talent in a high-profile project.

Personal Life

Born on March 23, 1995, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Victoria Pedretti was raised in a Jewish household and had a bat mitzvah. Diagnosed with ADHD at the age of seven, she developed an interest in musical theatre during her time at Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills. She pursued acting against the advice of her professors and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in Pittsburgh. As of 2025, she resides in New York City.

Trivia

Victoria Pedretti is often recognized as a modern “scream queen” due to her prominent roles in horror and thriller genres. She initially auditioned for the role of Guinevere Beck in the Netflix series “You” but was later cast as Love Quinn in the show’s second and third seasons after impressing the directors with her previous work and on-screen chemistry with co-star Penn Badgley.

Awards

Throughout her career, Pedretti has received critical acclaim and several award nominations. Her performance in “The Haunting of Hill House” earned her Saturn Award and MTV Award nominations. She was also nominated for ensemble awards for her role in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”

Upcoming Projects

Victoria Pedretti continues to expand her repertoire with diverse roles. In 2024, she starred as Angel in the thriller-drama film “Ponyboi,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. She also made her Broadway debut in a revival of Henrik Ibsen’s play “An Enemy of the People” at the Circle in the Square Theatre. Looking ahead, Pedretti is set to star in “If She Burns,” a psychological thriller directed by Alex Wolff, and “The Last Day,” inspired by Virginia Woolf’s novel “Mrs. Dalloway.”