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14-Year-Old Charlotte Mellington Shines in Wuthering Heights Debut

2/15/2026

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Charlotte Mellington, 14, stars as young Cathy in Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell, in her film debut alongside Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.
She called the London premiere nerve-wracking yet enjoyable, while filming in Yorkshire required tutoring alongside acting.
She recalled running through the Moors and a rain scene with Owen Cooper while remaining focused on school, preparing for GCSE drama and pursuing acting.

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Charlotte Mellington, 14, stars as young Cathy in Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell, in her film debut alongside Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.
She called the London premiere nerve-wracking yet enjoyable, while filming in Yorkshire required tutoring alongside acting.
She recalled running through the Moors and a rain scene with Owen Cooper while remaining focused on school, preparing for GCSE drama and pursuing acting.