Poppy Gilbert

Poppy Gilbert (born September 14, 1998) is a British actress known for her roles in various television series. She gained recognition for her performance as Barbie in the Netflix series Stay Close (2021), Chloe (2022), and The Catch (2023). Gilbert was born in Stockholm, Sweden, to British parents Nigel and Camilla, and grew up moving between London, Hong Kong, and Singapore due to her parents' careers in advertising and television. She attended Lady Eleanor Holles School and later joined the National Youth Theatre at the age of 17. Gilbert studied at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, graduating in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting. She made her television debut in 2020 and has since appeared in shows like Call the Midwife and The Pale Horse.