Love Island star Maura Higgins could soon make her mark in Hollywood after receiving glowing reviews for her acting debut in the Irish comedy “The Spin.”
The 34-year-old reality TV star turned actress wowed audiences and industry insiders during a private screening at London’s Genesis Cinema on Friday. Directed by filmmaker Michael Head, the film tells the heartwarming story of two music-obsessed friends who embark on a two-day road trip across Ireland to save their struggling record shop.
Maura Higgins Impresses Critics in ‘The Spin’
Maura stars alongside Kimberly Wyatt of Pussycat Dolls fame and actor Brenock O’Connor, known for Game of Thrones. Following the screening, a source told The Mirror that Maura’s performance caught the attention of everyone in the room.
“Everyone was talking about Maura and how great she was. She can act and people were impressed,” the source said.
“There were a lot of important people from the film in that room, and conversations were taking place about what she does next.”
Reports suggest that top U.S. film executives were also present at the event, showing strong interest in Maura’s potential future projects — a sign that Hollywood could soon come calling.
Maura Higgins Focuses on Her Career After a Dramatic Year
This new milestone comes after a rollercoaster year for Maura, who made headlines following her split from TOWIE star Pete Wicks and her much-talked-about kiss with I’m A Celebrity campmate Danny Jones.
According to insiders, Maura has now “channeled everything into her career” after the media frenzy.
“It’s been a good distraction amongst all the madness,” the source added. “She wants to prove to people that she’s more than just a reality star.”
Maura Higgins Continues to Shine
Earlier this week, Maura also turned heads during a glamorous Guess brand trip in Marrakesh, where she showed off her stunning figure and confident new persona — signaling that her star power is only growing stronger.
With The Spin already sparking buzz and Hollywood insiders watching closely, Maura Higgins’ transition from reality TV favorite to serious actress could be one of the biggest success stories of 2025.