Ashley Benson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ashley Benson
Benson at German Comic Con in 2019
Born	Ashley Victoria Benson (1989-12-18) December 18, 1989 (age 35) Anaheim Hills, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress singer
Years active	2002–present
Spouse(s)	Brandon Davis ​ (m. 2023)​
Children	1
Relatives	Marvin Davis (grandfather-in-law) Barbara Davis (grandmother-in-law) Jason Davis (brother-in-law)
Awards	Full list

Ashley Victoria Benson (born December 18, 1989) is an American actress and singer. She is well-known for her role as Hanna Marin in the TV series Pretty Little Liars. She has also starred in movies like Spring Breakers and Her Smell. Ashley has won several awards, including four Teen Choice Awards.

About Ashley Benson's Life

Early Life and Beginnings

Ashley Benson was born on December 18, 1989. Her hometown is Anaheim Hills, California. Her parents are Shannon and Jeff Benson. She has an older sister named Shaylene.

Ashley started dancing when she was just three years old. She learned many styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop. She also loved singing from a young age. She even sang a solo at her church when she was four. When she was eight, she signed with Ford Models. This led to her appearing in many print advertisements.

Starting Her Acting Career

Ashley began acting in her teenage years. She first became known for her role as Abigail Deveraux. This was in the soap opera Days of Our Lives. She played this character from 2004 to 2007.

Her first movie role was a small part in the 2004 comedy 13 Going on 30. Later, she starred as Carson in Bring It On: In It to Win It (2007). This was part of the popular Bring It On cheerleading movie series.

Working on a movie set was different for her. On a soap opera, she would film many episodes in one day. For movies, she might spend days on just one or two scenes. For Bring It On, she had to practice cheerleading. She said it was hard because she was afraid of heights. But she was happy to do her own stunts.

In 2008, Ashley was in the TV movie Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal. She played Brooke Tippit, a head cheerleader. This movie was based on a real story. She also became good friends with her co-star Tatum O'Neal. Ashley was excited to work with William H. Macy in the movie Bart Got a Room. She also played a witch in an episode of the TV series Supernatural.

In 2009, Ashley starred in the TV show Eastwick. This show was about witches and was based on a famous novel. It only had 11 episodes.

Becoming a Star

Pretty Little Liars and More Movies

Benson in 2012

In 2009, Ashley Benson got a big role. She was cast as Hanna Marin in Pretty Little Liars. This was a mystery-thriller TV series. It was based on a popular book series. Hanna is a popular girl in the show. The series became very successful. Ashley's acting was praised by many. She also won several awards for this role. She even appeared as Hanna in two episodes of the spin-off series Ravenswood.

In 2010, Ashley starred in the TV movie Christmas Cupid. In 2012, she was cast in the movie Spring Breakers. She starred alongside Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, and James Franco. The movie is about college students on spring break. It was filmed in 2012 and released in 2013.

In 2013, Ashley appeared in the TV show How I Met Your Mother. She played Carly Whittaker, who was Barney Stinson's half-sister. That same year, she became the face of the fashion brand Faviana.

She starred in the 2015 horror movie Ratter. In this film, she played a girl who is watched through her electronic devices. Also in 2015, she was in the movie Pixels. She played Lady Lisa, a video game character. In 2016, Ashley was in the movie Elvis & Nixon.

In 2018, Ashley starred in the music drama film Her Smell. She acted alongside Elisabeth Moss. Ashley also sang all her own songs for the movie's soundtrack.

Music and Recent Work

In 2020, Ashley Benson sang on a song called "Creep". This was a cover version by G-Eazy. She has also appeared in music videos for other artists. These include NLT, One Call, and Hot Chelle Rae.

More recently, Ashley has continued to act in films. She starred in Private Property (2022). She also appeared in Mob Land (2023) and McVeigh (2024). In 2023, she was in the TV series Wilderness on Amazon Prime Video.

Ashley's Personal Life

Ashley Benson has been in relationships. She dated Brandon Davis, the grandson of a billionaire, starting in 2023. They got engaged in July 2023 and later married that same year. In February 2024, Ashley and Brandon welcomed their first child, a daughter. Ashley lives in Los Angeles.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

Web Series Roles

Music Videos She Appeared In

Discography (Music)

Songwriting Credits

Awards and nominations

See also

In Spanish: Ashley Benson para niños