Aliette Opheim (born 1985) is a Swedish actress. She is best known for her roles in Caliphate (2020) and Knutby (2021–2025). She was recognized at Kristallen for both series, with a nomination and a win, respectively. She also won a Rising Star Award at the 2015 Stockholm International Film Festival.
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Early life and education
Aliette Opheim was born in 1985. She grew up in Täby, Sweden, and has a younger brother who was adopted from Ethiopia. She left home right after finishing high school. At the age of 19, she had her first role in a feature film with Sandor slash Ida (2005).
In early adulthood, she struggled with a destructive relationship and worked as a stripper to pay off her debt. A turning point occurred when her grandmother was diagnosed with ALS. Opheim moved to Trollhättan to take care of her until her death.
She then attended the Academy of Music and Drama at the University of Gothenburg from 2012 to 2015.
