- Nickname
- Dame Sydney Thackray
- Height5′ 1″ (1.55 m)
- Sydney Thackray is a California-born actress, entrepreneur, Olympic-level equestrian vaulter, and global humanitarian. Known for her grounded presence and purpose-driven mission, Sydney has founded multiple companies while using her voice and platform to support global impact work.
In June 2025, at just 19 years old, she was knighted in Rome and received the title of "Dame" under the blessing of Pope Leo and the spiritual guidance of Prince Lorenzo de' Medici. The ceremony, held in a historic cathedral once home to Michelangelo, recognized her outstanding contributions to humanitarian causes.
Beyond film and entrepreneurship, Sydney dedicates her time to clean water initiatives, youth empowerment, and the development of charitable companies that create jobs, homes, and opportunities for those in need around the world. She is also building her wellness and spiritual sanctuary, House of Ray, which has 2 international locations. Her mission is to create spaces that inspire healing, purpose, and lasting impact through service.
- IMDb mini biography by: Bridgetta Tomarchio
- Daughter of 90s bombshell actress Gail Thackray.
- Received the title "Dame" on June 1, 2025, by being knighted by the pope.The ceremony was presided over by a holy bishop, blessed by Pope Leo, and conducted under the spiritual and philanthropic guidance of Prince Lorenzo de' Medici, a direct descendant of Catherine de' Medici and a global humanitarian leader. Sydney Thackray was 19 at the time. This made her one of the youngest U.S. citizens to receive such an honor from the Vatican.
- In June 2025, Sydney Thackray was knighted in Rome at age 19, becoming one of the youngest Americans ever to receive the title of "Dame" under the Vatican's blessing. The honor was presented during Rome's Jubilee in a cathedral once home to Michelangelo. The sacred ceremony was presided over by a bishop, blessed by Pope Leo, and guided by Prince Lorenzo de' Medici, a direct descendant of Catherine de' Medici, in recognition of Sydney's global humanitarian work.
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