AnnaLynne McCord facts for kids
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AnnaLynne McCord
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McCord at the 2022 WonderCon
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| Born | July 16, 1987 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
AnnaLynne McCord (born July 16, 1987) is an American actress. She is known for playing characters who are clever and sometimes cause trouble. She became famous in 2007 for her roles as the scheming Eden Lord on the TV show Nip/Tuck and the wealthy Loren Wakefield on American Heiress.
From 2008 to 2013, she starred as the popular and fashionable Naomi Clark in the teen drama 90210. In 2024, she joined the cast of the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives.
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Early Life and Education
AnnaLynne McCord was born on July 16, 1987, in Atlanta, Georgia. Her father, David McCord, is a Christian pastor. She grew up in Buford and Monroe, Georgia.
AnnaLynne was taught at home by her mother, Shari McCord. She finished high school when she was 15 years old. She has two sisters named Rachel and Angel.
Acting Career
Getting Started
After finishing high school, McCord began working as a model with the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency in Miami. When she was 17, she moved to New York City to study acting. A year later, she went to Los Angeles to try out for movie and TV roles.
She had small parts in shows like The O.C. and Close to Home. Her first major role was on the TV series American Heiress, where she played a rebellious character named Loren Wakefield.
Rise to Fame
McCord's career took off when she joined the cast of the TV show Nip/Tuck. She played Eden Lord, a "bad girl" character, which she said was fun to do.
In 2008, she was cast as Naomi Clark in 90210, a spin-off of the famous 1990s show Beverly Hills, 90210. At first, her character was not meant to be a main one. But McCord became so popular that Naomi Clark became one of the show's leading characters.
Later Work
After 90210, McCord continued to act in movies and television. Her performance in the 2012 movie Excision was praised by critics. In 2014, she had a recurring role as Heather in the TV series Dallas.
In 2024, it was announced that she would be joining the cast of the popular soap opera Days of Our Lives.
Personal Life
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McCord is a supporter of the St. Bernard Project, an organization that helps rebuild homes for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
From 2011 to 2018, she was in a relationship with actor Dominic Purcell. In 2016, Purcell was seriously injured on the set of the show Prison Break, and McCord was there to support him. They reconnected in 2020.
Activism and Health
McCord has been open about her personal struggles to help others. In 2014, she shared that she had gone through a very difficult experience as a teenager. She uses her story to support causes that fight against violence. In 2015, she spoke at the United Nations to support the No More Campaign.
She has said that meditation helps her cope with difficult memories. In 2021, McCord revealed that she was diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID). This is a mental health condition where a person experiences multiple, distinct identities. .....
Selected Roles
McCord has appeared in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of her most well-known roles.
Film
- Transporter 2 (2005)
- Day of the Dead (2008)
- Fired Up! (2009)
- Excision (2012)
- 68 Kill (2017)
- American Skin (2019)
- Titanic 666 (2022)
Television
- American Heiress (2007)
- Nip/Tuck (2007–2009)
- 90210 (2008–2013)
- Dallas (2014)
- Secrets and Lies (2016)
- The Night Shift (2016)
- Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021–2022)
- Days of Our Lives (2024–present)
