Actress, Millicent Simmonds, known most famously for her part in 2018's, A Quiet Place, is breaking barriers in the industry. Born in Utah, Millicent lost her hearing when she was 12 months old due to a medication overdose. In 2017, she starred in her first film, Wonderstruck, in which she was nominated for several awards. With the release of A Quiet Place, Millicent says she, "thinks it's important in the deaf community to advocate for and be a representative for this story, a story that might inspire directors and other screenwriters to include more deaf talent and be more creative in the way you use deaf talent."