Maya Goodwin is a native Californian, born and raised in Los Angeles. While in high school, she performed with a theatre company that later paved the way for professional work in television. Her film debut came when she was cast to play the role of Mary in the film "Brokedown Palace". Later, she was added to the cast of Lifetime's "Any Day Now" in the role of "Young Rene Jackson" for the run of the series.