Estella Warren
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| Born | Estella Dawn Warren December 23, 1978 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Estella Dawn Warren (born December 23, 1978)[1] is a Canadian actress, former fashion model, and a former synchronized swimmer. During her swimming career she was a member of the National Canadian Team and won 3 national titles. Estella Warren was discovered by George Gallier, the owner of American Model Management, in 1994 when she was a synchronized swimmer living in Ontario. George Gallier believed in her modelling potential and brought her to New York to shoot some photo tests; during that time Gallier introduced her to fashion photographer Ellen Von Unwerth, who immediately saw Estella's unique looks and booked her for a photo shoot for Italian Vogue. Her international modelling career and recognition worldwide was set after she shot the Cacharel fragrance campaign "Eau d'Eden" with French photographer director Jean Paul Goude, then followed the Chanel 5 campaign with director Luc Besson, all while she was managed by George Gallier. Her work in modelling is known through publications such as Sports Illustrated as well as working for campaigns for such brands as Perry Ellis and Victoria's Secret. She is also known for her acting roles in such films as the 2001 re-adapted film Planet of the Apes as well as television roles in Law & Order, a Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Beauty and the Beast (2009 film).
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Early life [edit]
Estella Warren was born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, to Esther, an elementary school headmistress, and Don Warren, a used car dealer. She is the youngest of three daughters.[2]
Career [edit]
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Synchronized swimming [edit]
In 1990, Warren moved to Toronto to train with the national synchronized swimming team. In 1995, after becoming the senior national champion, Warren had the chance to move on to the 1996 Summer Olympics. She is a three-time Canadian national champion, and the solo bronze medalist at the 1995 Junior World Championships.
Fashion modelling [edit]
Warren has appeared in Sports Illustrated, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and two television commercials for Chanel No. 5 perfume. She was named Maxim Magazine's Hottest Woman in 2000. She was ranked Number 61 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement and was the November 2007 entry in Stuff magazine's 2006–07 pinup calendar.
Warren also has appeared in campaigns for UGG Australia, Andrew Marc, Perry Ellis, Nine West, Cartier, Volvo, De Beers, and Cacharel, as well as in television advertisements for Samsung. Additionally, she has modelled for Victoria's Secret and in 2000 hosted the televised special for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue's 2000 edition.
Acting [edit]
Warren's films include Driven (2001), Planet of the Apes (2001), Kangaroo Jack (2003), The Cooler (2003) and Blue Seduction (2009).
Warren has appeared in That '70s Show in 2003, as well as in Law & Order and its spin-off Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, both in 2005. She also appeared in Ghost Whisperer, in an episode entitled "On the Wings of a Dove", where she portrayed Alexis ("Lexi") Fogerty, which aired on November 11, 2005.
Warren has appeared in music videos for INXS's "Afterglow", Blank & Jones' "Beyond Time" and Dr. Dre's "I Need a Doctor".
Legal Issues [edit]
On May 24, 2011, Warren was arrested in Los Angeles after she allegedly hit three parked cars with her Toyota Prius and then fled the scene. Police eventually found her and arrested her for DUI.[3] During her arrest she allegedly kicked an officer and resisted being handcuffed. Later at the police station where her arrest was being booked she managed to slip her cuffs and run but was quickly recaptured. Ultimately she was charged with DUI, hit-and-run, battery on a police officer and resisting a police officer.[4][5] Her bail was set at $100,000.[6] On August 19, 2011, Warren entered a no contest plea and was ordered to a residential rehab facility for six months.[7]
In the early morning hours of April 6, 2013, Warren and fellow actress Jaime Pressly were involved in an incident at the Hollywood nightclub Bootsy Bellows, when Pressly accused Warren of stealing a purse belonging to Pressly's assistant. The purse had gone missing from a house party attended by the three women. Using a "find my iPhone" app, Pressly and her assistant tracked the purse to the nightclub, where they found Warren. According to Pressly's account, Warren claimed the purse as her own, even though some items belonging to Pressly's assistant were found inside the purse.[8] Drug paraphernalia was also found inside the purse, and the police were called. The investigation is ongoing. [9]
Filmography [edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | Perfume | Arrianne | |
| 2001 | Driven | Sophia Simone | |
| 2001 | Planet of the Apes | Daena | |
| 2001 | Tangled | Elise Stevens | |
| 2003 | Kangaroo Jack | Jessie | |
| 2003 | The Cooler | Charlene | |
| 2003 | That '70s Show | Raquel | Episode: "The Kids Are Alright" |
| 2003 | I Accuse | Kimberly Jansen | |
| 2004 | Blowing Smoke | Faye Grainger | TV movie |
| 2004 | Pursued | Emily Keats | |
| 2004 | Trespassing | Kristy Goodman | |
| 2005 | Her Minor Thing | Jeana | |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | April Troost | Episode: "Design" |
| 2005 | Law & Order | April Troost | Episode: "Flaw" |
| 2005 | Ghost Whisperer | Alexis Fogarty | Episode: "On the Wings of a Dove" |
| 2006 | Taphephobia | Jesse Lennox | |
| 2006 | National Lampoon's Pucked | Jessica | |
| 2007 | Lies and Crimes | Sally Hanson | TV movie |
| 2009 | Blue Seduction | Matty | TV movie |
| 2009 | Mental | Niobe Graham | Episode: "Book of Judges" |
| 2009 | Beauty and the Beast | Belle | |
| 2010 | Irreversi | Kat | |
| 2010 | Transparency | Monika | |
| 2010 | See You in September | Lindsay | |
| 2010 | The Being Frank Show | Episode #1.1 | |
| 2012 | Manson Girls | Catherine 'Gypsy' Share | Filming[10] |
| 2013 | The Stranger Inside | Emily |
References [edit]
- ^ "Estella Warren." Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television. Vol. 69. Gale, 2006. Gale Biography In Context. Web. May 26, 2011.
- ^ "Estella Warren Biography (1978–)". Retrieved January 7, 2008.
- ^ Shira, Dahvi (June 9, 2011). "Estella Warren Charged with DUI, Battery on Officer". People. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ "Planet of the Apes star Estella Warren 'kicked an officer and escaped from police station after drink driving arrest". Daily Mail (London). May 25, 2011.
- ^ "Planet of the Apes actress Estella Warren arrested for assaulting police officer in Los Angeles". The Daily Telegraph (London). May 25, 2011. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
- ^ http://www.tmz.com/2010/09/23/estella-warren-arrested-arrest-dui-escape-resisting-arrest-driving-under-the-influence-jail-drunk/
- ^ Silverman, Stephen (August 20, 2011). "Estella Warren Pleads No Contest to DUI". People. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
- ^ "Estella Warren Messed With the Wrong Posse!". TMZ.com. TMZ. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ^ http://omg.yahoo.com/news/jaime-pressly-estella-warren-questioned-police-fight-hollywood-153000649-us-weekly.html
- ^ http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/27286
