[2] As a child, she reenacted and filmed Disney Channel episodes with her younger sister, sparking her interest in acting.
[3] Hayles launched her professional on-screen acting career in 2019 with Something In The Closet, a BFI funded short film directed by Nosa Eke.
[7] In 2023, Hayles took over the role of Claudia in the AMC television series Interview with the Vampire, replacing Bailey Bass, who played the character in the first season.
[5][8] Despite joining the production close to the start of filming, Hayles credits the cast and crew, particularly co-star Jacob Anderson, with creating a welcoming and supportive environment on set.
[5][17] In 2022, Hayes starred as Lucy Pevensie in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, directed by Michael Fentiman, at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London's West End.