Nikki Reed

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Nikki Reed
Nikki Reed 3, 2012.jpg
Reed at the premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 in November 2012
Born Nicole Houston Reed
(1988-05-17) May 17, 1988 (age 25)
West Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation Actress, screenwriter, model, singer-songwriter, music video director
Years active 2003–present
Spouse(s) Paul McDonald (m. 2011)

Nicole Houston "Nikki" Reed[1] (born May 17, 1988)[2] is an American film and television actress, screenwriter, singer-songwriter, and model. She became known in 2003, after the release of the film Thirteen, in which she co-starred and co-wrote the screenplay. Reed has since appeared in several films, including Lords of Dogtown and Mini's First Time. She also portrays Rosalie Hale in The Twilight Saga. She is married to musician Paul McDonald.

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Early life and education [edit]

Reed was born in West Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of Cheryl Houston, a beautician, and Seth Reed, a set designer. She has an older brother, Nathan August Reed. Her father is Jewish, and her mother, who is of Cherokee and Italian descent, is Christian; Reed was raised without religion,[3] though she has described herself as "Jewish"[4] and grew up around Judaism (her brother had a Bar Mitzvah).[5][6]

Reed has stated that her early home life was "complicated". Her parents divorced when Reed was two years old, and she was raised solely by her mother.[7] In 2002 when Reed was 14 years old, she moved out of her mother's house and began living on her own, mainly in apartments of the Los Angeles area.[8]

After Thirteen's success, Reed returned to Alexander Hamilton High School, but dropped out again after a year. She cited her experiences involving "mothers who were sneaking into the school at lunchtime to confront and harass her about the film" as the reason for her departure.[7] She earned a high school diploma through homeschooling.[7]

Career [edit]

Nikki Reed and director Catherine Hardwicke finished the script for the semi-autobiographical film Thirteen in six days, a relatively short time for a Hollywood script to be written. Producers asked Reed to play a role in the film because they had trouble casting it, considering it an "uncomfortable" role for most young actresses.[7] The film, starring Evan Rachel Wood, was released in 2003 with positive reviews, giving Reed some recognition in Hollywood as both an actress and a screenwriter. Following the film's release, Reed also appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and hosted a number of award shows, including the Young Hollywood Awards (2003) and the Independent Spirit Awards Nomination Show, followed by the West Independent Spirits Awards, both in 2004.

Reed has continued to portray sexually promiscuous teenagers, including her character in Lords of Dogtown, also directed by Hardwicke. In early 2006, she appeared on the series The O.C., playing Sadie, a new love interest for the character Ryan Atwood. Coincidentally, Reed appeared on The O.C. at the same time as later Twilight co-stars Cam Gigandet and Jackson Rathbone.[9] Reed later commented that her decision to avoid appearances on television or in mainstream cinema was naïve. She explained that her avoidance was due to the thought that if it wasn’t an independent film, it wasn’t right for her.[10]

One of her most distinctive roles was in Mini's First Time, which received a limited release in the United States on July 14, 2006. In the film, Reed played a teenager who, through seduction, involves her stepfather in a plot to murder her mother. Reed has noted that her character does not "understand the weight of consequence", and that she enjoyed playing someone who she describes as "crass" and having a "trucker's mouth".[11] Reed's character participates in explicit sex scenes, which had to be filmed from the point of view of Reed's back, as she was 16 at the time and thus legally unable to film her scenes in a more explicit manner.[7] Reed wrote another script set in New Zealand between the 1960s and the 1980s. Reed has noted that she feels she is a versatile actress, but feels typecast in roles of "sexy bad girls", noting that producers often tell her that she is too "sexy" for a particular part.[7]

Reed at the premiere of Ondine at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival.

On February 12, 2008, it was announced that Reed would portray Rosalie Hale in the film adaption of Twilight, which was directed by Catherine Hardwicke. In June 2008, Reed wrote a letter to her fans, thanking them for supporting her through the controversy that surrounded her, a brunette, being cast as Rosalie (described as a blonde).[12]

During a radio interview with Big O and Dukes of WJFK 106.7 FM, Jason Mewes stated that he is doing a movie called K-11 with Reed and Kristen Stewart, also of Twilight.[13] The film, directed by Stewart's mother, takes place in a dorm of the Los Angeles County Jail, and was to feature both Stewart and Reed as male characters.[14][15] However, after being asked about the project in an interview, Reed expressed that she is no longer part of the K-11 project.[16] In 2003, she received her first award, a Nantucket Film Festival Award for "Best Screenplay" for the movie Thirteen, which she shared with Catherine Hardwicke. In 2010, she also received an award for "Superstar In The Making" at the Young Hollywood Awards.

In November 2009, Reed directed a music video for her good friend Sage while in London. Reed stated that they didn't have much time, or money, but it's something she is very proud of.[17][18] Reed also intends to direct a music video for the independent rock band 100 Monkeys,[19] which is fronted by her Twilight costar, Jackson Rathbone. In July 2010, Reed joined the lady assassin action-drama Catch .44 alongside Bruce Willis, Forest Whitaker, and Malin Akerman.[20] In November 2010, it was announced, that Reed will star alongside Hayden Panettiere in the film Downers Grove, a movie adaptation of Michael Hornberg's novel.[21] The story is about a high school senior from the Chicago suburb of Downers Grove, who is paranoid about a curse at her school that causes someone in the graduating class to die in a bizarre way before the year's end. The screenplay was written by Bret Easton Ellis, the novelist behind such works as The Rules of Attraction and American Psycho.[22]

In December 2011, it was announced that Reed has joined the cast of Pawn, an indie crime thriller directed by David A. Armstrong. The film also stars Forest Whitaker, Ray Liotta, Common, Michael Chiklis, Sean Faris, Stephen Lang, Marton Csokas, and Jessica Szohr.[23] Reed recorded a song, "Now That I've Found You", with her husband Paul McDonald, which debuted on Ryan Seacrest's radio show on November 15, 2011.[24] The couple released their first EP, The Best Part, on October 29, 2012.[25] Their song "All I've Ever Needed" is on the The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 soundtrack.[26] In January 2013, Reed filmed Hanson's 2013 music video for their single, "Get The Girl Back",[27] along side her husband, Paul McDonald. The video was released in April 2013. As well as Nikki and Paul, other famous faces in the video include Kat Dennings, Drake Bell, Drew Seeley, Amy Paffrath, and Alex Beh.

Personal life [edit]

Reed met singer-songwriter and season 10 American Idol contestant Paul McDonald on the red carpet at the premiere of Red Riding Hood in March 2011. The moment they met was broadcast on an American Idol episode as part of a segment that showed the contestants attending the premiere.[28] The pair soon began dating,[29] and moved in together not long after.[30] At the MTV Movie Awards on June 5, 2011, Reed was photographed with an engagement ring.[31] Later that month, McDonald confirmed their engagement in an interview.[32] The couple married on October 16, 2011, in Malibu.[33]

She is close friends with her Twilight co-stars, particularly Jackson Rathbone,[34] for whom she is his son's godmother.[35] Reed is also close friends with Spy Kids actress Alexa Vega, who was Reed's maid of honor at her wedding.[36]

In June 2010, Reed launched an official website that features a blog, where she discusses a variety of subjects, both personal and professional.[37]

Activism [edit]

Reed teamed up with Staples and Do Something for their 3rd Annual School Supply Drive in the summer of 2011.[38]

Filmography [edit]

Reed at the 2012 Comic-Con in San Diego.
Film
Year Title Role Notes
2003 Thirteen Evie Zamora also Screenwriter
2005 Man of God Zane Berg
2005 Lords of Dogtown Kathy Alva
2005 American Gun Tally
2006 Mini's First Time Minerva "Mini" Drogues
2007 Cherry Crush Shay Bettencourt
2008 Twilight Rosalie Hale
2008 Familiar Strangers Allison
2009 Twilight Saga: New Moon, TheThe Twilight Saga: New Moon Rosalie Hale
2009 Last Day of Summer Stefanie also Executive Producer
Premiered October 24: Hollywood Film Festival
2010 Twilight Saga: Eclipse, TheThe Twilight Saga: Eclipse Rosalie Hale
2010 Chain Letter Jessica "Jessie" Campbell
2010 Privileged Lauren Carrington
2011 Catch .44 Kara
2011 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Rosalie Hale
2012 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 Rosalie Hale
2012 Downers Grove Tracy Rumoured
2013 In Your Eyes Donna
2013 Pawn Amanda Post-production
2013 Snap Wendy Post-production
2013 Empire State Lizzette Post-production
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2006 O.C., TheThe O.C. Sadie Campbell guest role, 6 episodes
"The Heavy Lifting"
"The Road Warrior"
"The Journey"
"The Undertow"
"The Secrets and Lies"
"The Day After Tomorrow"
2006 Justice Molly Larusa guest role, 1 episode
"Addicts"
2007 Reaper Andi Prendergast un-aired pilot only
Music video
Year Title Artist Notes
2005 Just Feel Better Santana featuring Steven Tyler
2010 No Rose Petals & Bubblebaths Sabrina
2012 Now That I've Found You Paul McDonald featuring Nikki Reed also director
2013 Get the girl back Hanson

Awards and nominations [edit]

List of awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Notes Result
2003 Nantucket Film Festival – Screenplay Award Best Feature Screenplay Thirteen Shared with Catherine Hardwicke Won
2003 Young Hollywood Awards One to Watch – Female Thirteen Won
2003 Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Awards Best Original Screenplay Thirteen Shared with Catherine Hardwicke Nominated
2004 Independent Spirit Award Best First Screenplay Thirteen Shared with Catherine Hardwicke Nominated
2004 Independent Spirit Award Best Debut Performance Thirteen Won
2004 Prism Award Best Performance in a Theatrical Feature Film Thirteen Nominated
2004 Phoenix Film Critics Society Award Best Original Screenplay Thirteen Shared with Catherine Hardwicke Nominated
2004 Phoenix Film Critics Society Award Breakout Performance – Behind the Camera Thirteen Nominated
2004 Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama Thirteen Shared with Evan Rachel Wood Nominated
2004 Satellite Award Best Original Screenplay Thirteen Shared with Catherine Hardwicke Nominated
2006 Solstice Film Festival Award Best Actress Mini's First Time Won
2008 Delray Beach Film Festival Award Best Ensemble Familiar Strangers Shared with Cast Won
2008 Method Fest Independent Film Festival Award Best Ensemble Familiar Strangers Shared with Cast Won
2009 Teen Choice Award Choice Fresh Face – Female Twilight Nominated
2009 Scream Award Best Ensemble Twilight Shared with Cast Nominated
2010 Young Hollywood Awards Superstar in the Making Twilight Saga: New Moon, TheThe Twilight Saga: New Moon Won
2010 Teen Choice Award Most Fanatic Fans Twilight Saga: New Moon, TheThe Twilight Saga: New Moon Shared with Cast Won
2011 Teen Choice Award Choice Favorite Vampire The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Nominated
2012 Teen Choice Award Scene Stealer Female The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 Nominated

References [edit]

  1. ^ "Nicole Houston Reed" is her full name, according to the State of California. California Birth Index, 1905–1995. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. At Ancestry.com
  2. ^ Reed was born on May 17, rather than January 17, according to the State of California. California Birth Index, 1905–1995. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. At Ancestry.com
  3. ^ "Nikki Reed: What Nikki did next". The Independent (London). 2004-05-07. 
  4. ^ Nikki Reed and Evan Rachel Wood both mentioned that they are Jewish on the Thirteen DVD commentary, between the 10:00 and 11:00 minute mark
  5. ^ "Celebrity Jews". Jewish News Weekly. Retrieved 2006-05-03. 
  6. ^ "13 – AND COUNTING; From bimah to bemoaning just about everything...why this overnight change in kids?". the Jewish Exponent. Retrieved 2006-07-21. 
  7. ^ a b c d e f "Mini Mayhem". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2006-07-22. 
  8. ^ "Nikki Reed: What Nikki did next". Independent. May 7, 2004.
  9. ^ "TWIZ TV l Complete Episode Transcript l www.twiztv.com". Twiztv.com. Retrieved 2010-09-05. 
  10. ^ "Mini: Nikki & Nick". nikkireedfan.com. Retrieved 2011-06-08. 
  11. ^ Reed and Guthe on Mini's First Time[dead link]
  12. ^ "Letter From Nikki | About Nikki | Nikki Reed". nikkireedfan.com. 2010-08-31. Retrieved 2010-09-05. 
  13. ^ Jason Mewes Interview with Big O and Dukes WJFK 106.7 FM[dead link]
  14. ^ Larry Carroll (2008-11-21). "'Twilight' Stars Kristen Stewart & Nikki Reed To Reunite, Play Men In Prison Film 'K-11'". MTV. Retrieved 2008-11-28. 
  15. ^ Sheila Roberts. "Kristen Stewart Interview, Twilight". Movies Online. Retrieved 2008-11-28. 
  16. ^ "Broadcast Yourself". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-09-05. [dead link]
  17. ^ "Edie Sedgwick music video is here!". iamnikkireed.com. 2010-07-28. Retrieved 2011-03-27. 
  18. ^ "Nikki Reed Directs Music Video—Is Twilight Tell-All Next?". EOnline.com. 2010-07-29. Retrieved 2011-03-27. 
  19. ^ "Jackson Rathbone and Nikki Reed Talk BREAKING DAWN and More at the 2010 SCREAM AWARDS". Collider. 2010-10-17. Retrieved 2011-03-27. 
  20. ^ "Reed and Woll Join Catch .44". Empireonline.com. 2006-12-05. Retrieved 2010-09-05. 
  21. ^ Bierly, Mandi (2010-11-08). "Hayden Panettiere and Nikki Reed to star in 'Downers Grove' adaptation". Popwatch.ew.com. Retrieved 2011-07-25. 
  22. ^ "Downers Grove". Retrieved 2011-04-25. 
  23. ^ "Nikki Reed, Sean Faris Join Michael Chiklis' 'Pawn'". The Hollywood Reporter. 2011-12-01. Retrieved 2011-12-07. 
  24. ^ Allin, Olivia (11/14/2011). "Nikki Reed and Paul McDonald debut song, 'Now That I Found You'". ontheredcarpet.com. Retrieved 7 May 2013. 
  25. ^ "Nikki Reed, Paul McDonald Give It Their Best On New EP - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2013-03-20. 
  26. ^ McDaniel, Matt (4 October 2012). "Exclusive: ‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 2′ soundtrack song list revealed". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 9 October 2012. 
  27. ^ http://blog.music.aol.com/2013/02/04/hanson-get-the-girl-back-video/
  28. ^ "Nikki Reed Dating American Idol's Paul McDonald?". People. 2011-03-08. Retrieved 2011-06-06. 
  29. ^ "Paul McDonald: Nikki Reed Is 'Pumped' About American Idol Elimination". People. 2011-04-15. Retrieved 2011-06-06. 
  30. ^ "Nikki Reed on Paul McDonald: 'I Love Him'". People. 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2011-06-06. 
  31. ^ "Twilight's Nikki Reed Engaged: "He's the One!"". 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2011-06-08. 
  32. ^ "Paul McDonald Is 'Pumped Up' About Marrying Nikki Reed". 2011-06-21. Retrieved 2011-08-07. 
  33. ^ "Nikki Reed and Paul McDonald Married". Retrieved 2011-10-16. 
  34. ^ Depp, Elizabeth (June 5, 2011). "Exclusive Interview with Jackson Rathbone from Twilight". About.com. Retrieved June 7, 2011. 
  35. ^ Jackson Rathbone (2012-09-13). "Lil' Monroe VI with his Godmother". Twitter. Retrieved 2012-09-13. 
  36. ^ "Alexa Vega Twitter". Twitter. 2011-10-09. Retrieved 2011-10-16. 
  37. ^ "Twilight star Nikki Reed pens her own blog". hollywoodnews.com. 2011-02-21. Retrieved 2011-03-27. 
  38. ^ "Nikki Reed Helps Do Something.org". News. Retrieved 3 August 2011. 

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