History of Alana Haim in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 10, 2026

Alana Mychal Haim is an American musician and actress, best known as a member of the pop-rock band Haim, alongside her sisters Este and Danielle. In the band, she contributes piano, guitar, and vocals, and has received five Grammy Award nominations as part of the group. Haim expanded her career into acting, starring in Paul Thomas Anderson's film 'Licorice Pizza' (2021), earning nominations for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress. She subsequently appeared in the films 'The Mastermind' and 'One Battle After Another' in 2025 and portrayed Rachel in 'The Drama' in 2026.

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1973: Licorice Pizza Setting

The movie "Licorice Pizza", in which Alana Haim starred, is set in 1973.

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1980: Father Moved to the United States

In 1980, Alana Haim's father, Mordechai "Moti" Haim, moved from Israel to the United States.

1986: Sister Este Born

In 1986, Alana Haim's older sister, Este, was born.

1989: Sister Danielle Born

In 1989, Alana Haim's older sister, Danielle, was born.

December 15, 1991: Alana Haim's Birth

On December 15, 1991, Alana Haim was born in Los Angeles to a Jewish family. Her father, Mordechai "Moti" Haim, is an Israeli-born retired soccer player, and her mother, Donna Rose, is a former elementary school art teacher. She has two older sisters, Este and Danielle.

2000: First Rockinhaim Concert

In 2000, the Haim family band, Rockinhaim, played their first rock concert at Los Angeles' Canter's Deli, with Moti on drums and Donna on vocals.

2007: Formation of Haim

In 2007, Alana Haim and her sisters formed the band Haim.

2010: Graduated High School

In 2010, Alana Haim graduated from Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.

2012: Signed with Roc Nation and Columbia Records

In 2012, Haim signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation and later with Columbia Records. Alana was also a featured artist at Jay-Z's Made in America festival in 2012.

September 2013: Released First Studio Album

In September 2013, Haim released their first studio album, "Days Are Gone", which was a commercial success.

July 2017: Released Second Studio Album

In July 2017, Haim released their second studio album, "Something to Tell You".

June 2020: Released Third Album

In June 2020, Haim released their third album, "Women in Music, Pt. III", which was nominated for Album of the Year at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.

2021: Acting Debut in Licorice Pizza

In 2021, Alana Haim made her acting debut in the film "Licorice Pizza", directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Her performance was highly praised, leading to nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Critics' Choice Movie Award.

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2025: Acted in The Mastermind and One Battle After Another

In 2025, Alana Haim acted in Kelly Reichardt's heist film "The Mastermind", which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, and she also appeared in "One Battle After Another", collaborating with Anderson again.

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