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Lily D. Moore        

Actress and Model with Down Syndrome; Best Known for Her Portrayal of Rebecca on "Never Have I Ever"

Lily D. Moore is an eighteen-year-old actress, model, and advocate for people with disabilities. Moore enjoys cooking, swimming, singing, cheerleading, playing ukulele, and loves to travel the world, including extensive travel in Asia and Europe. She is active in her church and youth group. She also enjoys playing with her dog, Charlie and her cats Lester and Hazel.

Moore was born with Down Syndrome, but her disability doesn't stand in her way. She has starred in films, television episodes, and national commercials. She has posed for photographers on both coasts of the United States. She also started an initiative for the homeless population called "H.E.L.P. - Helping Everyone with Love and Passion." H.E.L.P. makes bags of food and toiletries available to the homeless. She is also involved with the organizations Special Olympics, Breaking Barriers, and Extra Special People.

In the future, Moore plans to attend college and has been enjoying college tours in pursuit of her independence. She also plans to continue to act and model. Her absolute long tern goal is to win an Oscar.

She’s looking forward to continuing to use her voice to advocate for people in all walks of life because she believes everyone is Unique, Beautiful, and Brave!

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Interview With Lily D. Moore
Redefining the limitations prejudicially tied to the disability labels lies 15-year-old Lily D. Moore: a vibrant and charismatic up-and-coming model and actress. Born with Down’s Syndrome, Lily is a persistent and passionate individual who aims to inspire others with disabilities by outlining that anyone is capable of achieving their dreams, with enough hard work and dedication. Regardless of the challenges Lily may experience, the young talent doesn’t let her disability define her.
The Radical Beauty Project: Changing How We See People With Down's Syndrome
"When I’m not in school, I act, cook, swim, shop and help people," says 15-year-old Lily Moore. She’s the youngest model to be photographed for London’s Radical Beauty Project – a collaborative collective featuring only models with Down's syndrome.
An Interview With Athens Local And Netflix Star Lily D Moore
When Netflix and Mindy Kailing’s Never Have I Ever came out, expectations were high. The story of Devi navigating high school, relationships, and the loss of her father quickly became a hit, being applauded for its diverse representation of characters and stories, including that of Rebecca Hall-Yoshida. Introduced as more than just the love interest Paxton’s sister, she won over hearts with her big personality and winning fashion line. Actress, model, and disability advocate Lily D Moore is an Athens native and was thrilled to play the role.

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