Dafne Keen Recalls Being Offered Cocaine at Wrap Parties During Childhood Acting Career
The young actress, who starred in 'Logan', shares her experience of being offered drugs at a young age.
Dafne Keen, the British actress known for her role as X-23 in 'Logan', has shared an intriguing anecdote from her early career. At just eleven years old, Keen found herself offered cocaine at wrap parties, an unusual experience for a child actor 13. Despite the tempting offer, Keen reportedly preferred to enjoy her time out without alcohol or drugs, choosing instead to revel in music, dancing, and socializing 1.
Keen’s journey to stardom in 'Logan' was marked by both challenges and support. She had around six auditions before meeting Hugh Jackman for the screen test, and even thought she might lose the role to Millie Bobby Brown 2. However, Jackman provided crucial encouragement and guidance throughout the filming process, which undoubtedly helped Keen navigate the pressures of her young career 13.
While Keen’s story of being offered cocaine is notable, there are some aspects of her career that remain unverified. It is reported that she began acting at the tender age of nine, taking on roles such as Jecki Lon in Disney+'s 'The Acolyte' in 2024 and playing the lead character of Lyra Silvertongue/Lyra Belacqua in 'His Dark Materials' from 2019 to 2022 3. Additionally, Keen appeared in 'The Refugees' on BBC when she was nine years old, showcasing her talent from a very young age 3.
What we know
- Dafne Keen was offered cocaine at wrap parties when she was 11 years old 13
- Keen preferred to go out sober and enjoyed music, dancing, and socializing 1
- Hugh Jackman provided positive reinforcement and good advice to Keen during the filming of 'Logan' 13
- Keen had around six auditions before meeting Jackman for the screen test 2
- Keen thought she might lose the role of X-23 in 'Logan' to Millie Bobby Brown 2
What remains unclear
- Whether Dafne Keen has been acting since she was 9 years old 3
- If Dafne Keen played the lead role of Lyra Silvertongue/Lyra Belacqua in 'His Dark Materials' from 2019 to 2022 3
- Whether Dafne Keen acted in 'The Refugees' on BBC when she was 9 years old 3
- If Dafne Keen played Jecki Lon in Disney+'s 'The Acolyte' in 2024 3
Trust Score report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 68%, weighted across 9 claims from 3 independent outlets.
- likely Dafne Keen was offered cocaine at wrap parties when she was 11 years old. (71%)
- likely Dafne Keen preferred to go out sober and enjoyed music, dancing, and socializing. (71%)
- likely Hugh Jackman provided positive reinforcement and good advice to Dafne Keen during the filming of 'Logan'. (71%)
- likely Dafne Keen thought she would lose the role of X-23 in Logan to Millie Bobby Brown. (68%)
- likely Dafne Keen had around six auditions before meeting Hugh Jackman for the screen test. (68%)
- unverified Dafne Keen has been acting since she was 9 years old. (65%)
- unverified Dafne Keen played the lead role of Lyra Silvertongue/Lyra Belacqua in 'His Dark Materials' from 2019 to 2022. (65%)
- unverified Dafne Keen acted in 'The Refugees' on BBC when she was 9 years old. (65%)
- unverified Dafne Keen played Jecki Lon in Disney+'s 'The Acolyte' in 2024. (65%)
Sources
- The Hollywood Reporter — ‘Logan’ Star Dafne Keen Says She Was “Getting Offered Coke at Wrap Parties” at 11 Years Old
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/logan-dafne-keen-getting-offered-coke-11-years-old-1236748110/ - The A.V. Club — Dafne Keen was convinced she'd lose Logan role to Millie Bobby Brown
https://www.avclub.com/dafne-keen-logan-audition-millie-bobby-brown - Us Weekly — Dafne Keen Recalls Being Offered Cocaine at Wrap Parties When She Was 11
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/logan-star-dafne-keen-was-offered-cocaine-at-11-years-old/