Vail Bloom
Vail Bloom | |
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 Vail attending Maxim Magazine's 10th Annual Hot 100 Celebration, Santa Monica, CA on May 13, 2009 | |
| Born | Vail MacMillan Bloom Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Princeton University (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress Producer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Children | 2 |
Vail Bloom is an American actress and producer. She portrayed the character Heather Stevens on The Young and the Restless, for which she received a Daytime Emmy nomination.[1] Bloom has also appeared in television guest roles, independent films, and reality television series Vanderpump Rules. Bloom graduated Princeton University with a Bachelor's Degree in architecture.
Early life and education
Bloom was born in Boston, Massachusetts and grew up in Connecticut and Florida.[2] The daughter of a high school counselor and businessman/college professor,[2] Bloom graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor's Degree in architecture.[3]
In 2003, Bloom placed third in Maxim's list of "Hometown Hotties",[4] though she has declined offers for similar shots with other magazines.[3] She became interested in acting when a fellow student at Princeton asked her to star in a short film.[5]
Career
Bloom played the role of assistant district attorney Heather Stevens on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless from 2007 to 2010, a role for which she received a Daytime Emmy nomination in 2008.[1] In March 2009, she appeared on the web series Angel of Death.[6]
Bloom appeared in the 2015 film Too Late.[7]
Personal life
In 2014, Bloom admitted that she had a drug problem during her years on The Young and the Restless.[8][9] “I was on The Young and the Restless for just under three years and I was starting to get into this whole like… what seemed like the Hollywood lifestyle, and I was starting to get into a little bit of trouble with drugs,” Bloom said in an episode of Vanderpump Rules.[10]
In February 2018, Bloom filed for a restraining order against ex-boyfriend Hayes Stuppy after he allegedly stole items from her and destroyed them, showed up uninvited to her house on multiple occasions, and sent her over 183 emails.[11] Bloom claimed that she dated Hayes Stuppy in 2017 for three weeks.[12][13]
Bloom has a daughter named Charlie Olivia Grace (b. 2018).[14][15][16]
Bloom has a son named Jack Rene Rose born January 25, 2020. She announced his arrival via Instagram.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Las Vegas | Woman #2 | Episode: "Delinda's Box, Part 1" |
| 2007–2010 | The Young and the Restless | Heather Stevens | Role from: July 13, 2007 – April 6, 2010 |
| 2007 | Finishing the Game | Cassie | Film |
| 2008 | Time | Annie | Short film |
| 2009 | Angel of Death | Regina Downes | Web series |
| 2009 | Entourage | Amy's assistant | Episode: "One Car, Two Car, Red Car, Blue Car" |
| 2009 | Fantasy Over Reality | Whole Foods Sarah | Television film |
| 2009 | Cold Case | Alyssa Lane | Episode: "Forensics" |
| 2010 | The Somnambulist | Irene Bailey | Film |
| 2011 | Your Love Never Fails | Beth | Video |
| 2011 | Life at the Resort | Allison | Film |
| 2012 | Hollywood Heights | Bree | Episode: "The Text Spoof" |
| 2012 | Aspen the Series | Madison Hartman | 6 episodes |
| 2013 | Castle | Tiffany Shaw | Episode: "Death Gone Crazy" |
| 2013 | Hello Ladies | Ashley | Episode: "The Limo" |
| 2014 | Overwatch | Megan | Short film |
| 2014–2015 | Vanderpump Rules | Herself | Reality series |
| 2015 | Too Late | Janet Lyons | Film |
| 2016 | Style Queens | Herself | Also producer |
| 2018 | Surviving the Wild | Rachel | Film; also executive producer |
| 2018 | The Ghost Beyond | Jennifer Burrows | Film |
| 2018 | Orphan Horse | Caroline Crowley | Film |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series | The Young and the Restless | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b "Vail Bloom". IMDb. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ a b "Vail Bloom as Heather Stevens". CBS. Archived from the original on 2009-01-21. Retrieved 2008-12-16.
- ^ a b Brett Amelkin (2005-04-01). "Bloom '04 of 'Maxim' fame tries her luck in Hollywood". Daily Princetonian. Archived from the original on 2006-10-23. Retrieved 2008-12-16.
- ^ ""Girls of Maxim - Vail Bloom"". Archived from the original on 2007-10-11. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
- ^ Lisa Bendele (2007-11-20). "Alum finds stardom in a soap opera". Daily Princetonian. Archived from the original on 2012-07-23. Retrieved 2008-12-16.
- ^ "Young and the Restless's Vail Bloom in Angel of Death!". Soaps.com. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
- ^ "What Has Vail Bloom Been Up To Since Vanderpump Rules?". Bravo TV Official Site. 2016-06-16. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ Times, Music (2014-12-17). "'Vanderpump Rules' Star Vail Bloom Admits to Having Serious Drug Problem During Years on 'The Young and the Restless'". Music Times. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ "Y&R's Vail Bloom crashes Vanderpump Rules, reveals drug problem". soapcentral.com. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ "'Y&R's' Vail Bloom Reveals All on 'Vanderpump Rules'". Soap Opera Network. 2014-12-16. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ Hirsch, Chelsea (2018-03-02). "Pregnant former 'Vanderpump' star gets restraining order against ex". Page Six. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ "Vanderpump Rules Alum Vail Bloom Is Pregnant and Reportedly Having Drama with an Ex". Bravo TV Official Site. 2018-03-04. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ "Former 'Vanderpump Rules' Cast Member Welcomes Baby Girl [Photo]". www.inquisitr.com. 5 September 2018. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ "Vanderpump Rules Alum Vail Bloom Is a Officially a Mom". Bravo TV Official Site. 2018-09-04. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ Hirsch, Chelsea (2018-09-04). "Former 'Vanderpump Rules' star Vail Bloom gives birth to daughter". Page Six. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ Thomas, Michael. "CONGRATS: The Young and the Restless Alum Vail Bloom Welcomes First Child!". Soap Opera News. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ "The 35th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations" (PDF). New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. April 30, 2008. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
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