Lily Brooks O’Briant

Lily Brooks O’Briant is an accomplished actress, singer-songwriter, director, and philanthropist whose passion for storytelling and advocacy defines her multifaceted career. She currently stars as 'Lucy Romalotti' on CBS’s beloved daytime drama, The Young and the Restless, where her performances showcase her depth and authenticity as an actress. She also starred alongside Melissa Joan Hart in Lifetime movie Killing the Competition that premiered March 1st 2025. Lily Brooks is also known for her title role in Apple TV+’s Life by Ella, portraying Ella, a teenager determined to embrace every moment after surviving cancer. Her moving and inspiring performance resonated with audiences worldwide. Previously, she starred as Mandy Wight, the spirited and clever daughter of WWE Superstar The Big Show, in Netflix’s family sitcom The Big Show Show.

Expanding her creative horizons, Lily Brooks directed and starred in a short film in 2023, Sharing the Floor, a poignant short film that delves into the lives of three teenage girls coping with the challenges of having parents struggling with addiction. The film explores their journey from isolation and anger to acceptance and comfort as they find support in one another. Sharing the Floor has garnered critical acclaim, earning Lily Brooks several directorial awards including the Award for Excellence at the Catalina Film Festival and the California Student Young Filmmaker Award at the Burbank International Film Festival.