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Whitney Peak has been chosen to embody Lenore Dove Baird in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping! The tale unfolds 24 years prior to our introduction to Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), journeying back to Haymitch Abernathy’s (Woody Harrelson) adolescence and his time in the 50th Hunger Games. Given that a significant aspect of Haymitch’s life in District 12 involved his romance with Lenore Dove, it’s anticipated that Whitney will enjoy substantial screen time alongside Joseph Zada, who is set to portray the 16-year-old incarnation of Haymitch.
As we eagerly await the cinematic arrival of Sunrise on the Reaping, Hollywood Life has compiled five interesting details about Whitney below.
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Whitney Peak’s Current Age
As of April 2026, Whitney is 23 years of age. Her birth occurred in January of 2003.
Whitney Peak Maintains a Friendship with Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter is acquainted with numerous well-known personalities, including Joey King, Taylor Zakhar Perez, and Whitney. Per the actress’s Instagram profile, she has posted snapshots alongside the “Espresso” songstress, and she also appeared in Carpenter’s “Nonsense” music video. Furthermore, Whitney offered her support to Sabrina during her Short n’ Sweet Tour.
According to J-14, Whitney has been close friends with Paloma Sandoval, another associate of Sabrina’s, for many years. Numerous images of Whitney and Paloma together have been shared on Instagram.
Whitney Hails From Uganda
Although she presently resides in New York City and was raised in Canada, Whitney’s birthplace is Uganda. She discussed her Ugandan memories in a late 2024 interview with Mastermind magazine.
“Discipline is carried out very differently there,” Whitney clarified. “I was enrolled in boarding school from the age of six until my relocation to Vancouver, so it was all quite rigorous. Uniforms were mandatory, even on Saturdays and Sundays. Rising at dawn was necessary, and our parents would visit on weekends. The approach is tough love: people freely express their opinions, especially within families. There are considerable expectations for the women, and my older siblings were largely responsible for my upbringing due to my mother’s responsibilities as a single parent. Hence, my eldest sister took care of us.”
Whitney Was a Lead in the Gossip Girl Reboot
If Whitney appears familiar, it’s likely due to her prominent role as Zoya Lott in HBO’s Gossip Girl reboot, which spanned from 2021 to 2023. Despite the show’s cancellation, Whitney continued to thrive, headlining a Chanel advertising initiative and appearing in Hocus Pocus 2.
Whitney previously reflected on her involvement with Gossip Girl during her 2024 Mastermind interview. Acknowledging her “excitement and trepidation regarding public reception,” the actress and model suggested that she viewed the show as “potentially a one-off venture.”
“So, I was pleased that we produced two seasons,” she remarked. “I harbor no negative memories or experiences from the show. I thoroughly enjoyed my time. Naturally, certain aspects could have been better executed, ensuring that everyone felt included. While I won’t speak for others, minor incidents occurred during production that… well. Regardless, I enjoyed my time on the show, and when concerns were raised, they made diligent efforts to address them.”
Whitney Is Portraying Lenore Dove in Sunrise on the Reaping
Whitney is set to embody Lenore Dove Baird in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Lenore Dove serves as Haymitch’s romantic partner. As most readers are aware, Haymitch’s participation in the 50th Hunger Games was prompted by his intervention to save Lenore Dove from selection during a last-minute clash involving peacekeepers.
Without revealing spoilers from the source material, enthusiasts are cognizant of one truth: Haymitch and Lenore Dove face unfavorable odds.