Mimi Keene: 10 facts about the Sex Education actress you should know

1. Who is Mimi Keene? Get to know the Sex Education actress here

You may know her as fashion icon and Queen Bee Ruby Matthews on Netflix’s Sex Education but Mimi Keene is a star in her own right. The English actress, who is also known for playing Cindy Williams in EastEnders, has gained a whole new legion of fans thanks to her portrayal of Ruby. Get to know the rising star here. [Getty Images]

2. How old is Mimi Keene?

Mimi Keene is 25 years old. The actress was born on August 5th, 1998, making her one of the youngest Sex Education cast members. [Getty Images]

3. How tall is Mimi Keene?

Mimi Keene is around 5ft 3 inches tall, according to various sources. In Sex Education, Mimi can often be seen wearing massive heels which make her appear much taller than she is in real life. Mimi stands quite a bit shorter than her Sex Education co-star Simone Ashley, who is 5ft 10 inches tall. [Netflix]

4. Where is Mimi Keene from?

Mimi Keene is an English actress. Mimi, who was born Mimi Saeed, hails from the UK, and went to school at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London between the years of 2009 and 2014. She grew up in South Woodford before moving to Hertfordshire when she was a child. [Netflix]

5. Is Mimi Keene on Instagram?

Yep, and you can follow her at @mimikeene3. Mimi hasn’t shared many photos from the past year, but on her grid you’ll find plenty of behind-the-scenes snaps of her and her Sex Education cast mates. There’s also loads of adorable pet pictures, as well as gorgeous selfies. [via Instagram]

What movies and TV show has Mimi Keene been in?

6. What movies and TV shows has Mimi Keene been in?

Prior to her role as Ruby in Sex Education, Mimi Keene was best known for playing Cindy Williams in EastEnders. Her other on-screen edits also include 2019’s Tolkien, the Noomi Rapace movie Close and BBC drama Our Girl. In 2023, she played the role of Natalie in After Everything opposite Hero Fiennes Tiffin. [Netflix]

7. Who plays Ruby in Sex Education?

Mimi Keene plays Ruby Matthews in Sex Education. Ruby is the Queen Bee of the Untouchables clique at Moordale Secondary School. Along with her friends Olivia and Anwar, Ruby is one of the most stylish students at the school. In season 2, she develops a friendship with Otis Milburn and in season 3, she begins hooking up with him in secret before making their relationship public. Mimi will return as Ruby in season 4. [Netflix]

8. Who did Mimi Keene play in EastEnders?

Mimi Keene played the role of Cindy Williams in the iconic UK soap EastEnders from 2013 to 2015. Cindy is the daughter of Cindy Beale, and half-sister to Peter Beale and Lucy Beale. Cindy is also a young mother to daughter Beth. In 2015, Mimi departed EastEnders, with Cindy's storyline ending with her moving to Germany. [Alamy]

9. What is Mimi Keene's net worth?

Mimi Keene’s exact net worth is publicly not known. Thanks to her role in Sex Education, and with Ruby having a more prominent role in season 3 of the show, it’s possible that Mimi earns a pretty sweet pay-per-episode wage. [Netflix]

10. Who is Mimi Keene dating? Does she have a bofyriend?

Based on her Instagram photos, it doesn’t appear that Mimi Keene is dating anyone publicly right now. Although, it’s possible that she could be dating someone away from social media. Those of you that are dying to know will just have to wait until she shares that news! [via Instagram]

11. Who plays Natalie in After Everything?

Mimi Keene plays Natalie in After Everything. Her casting was announced on March 2023. Natalie is a former flame of Hardin's, who Hardin ends up visiting in Portugal. [Voltage Pictures]