Candice Patton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Candice Patton
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Patton at the 2017 PaleyFest
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| Born | 1988/1989 (age 36–37) |
| Education | Southern Methodist University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Children | 1 |
Candice Patton is an American actress. She is best known for playing Iris West-Allen in the TV show The Flash, which started in 2014.
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Early Life and Education
Candice Patton was born in Jackson, Mississippi. She grew up in Plano, Texas. She went to Southern Methodist University in Dallas. There, she earned a special degree in Theatre.
Acting Career Highlights
Candice Patton started her acting journey early. In 2004, she won a contest called CBS' Soap Star Screen Test. This helped her get a role on the soap opera The Young and the Restless.
Famous Roles in TV Shows
Candice Patton has acted in many TV series. Her most famous role is Iris West in The Flash. This show is part of a group of superhero shows called the Arrowverse. Because of her role in The Flash, she also appeared in other Arrowverse shows. These include Arrow, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, and Batwoman.
In 2017, she won a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television. This award was for her great work as Iris West.
Helping Others: Charity Work
Candice Patton is also known for her charity work. In 2017, she helped start a group called Shethority. She created this with other actresses from the Arrowverse shows.
What is Shethority?
Shethority is an online group for women. It is a place where women can feel inspired and strong. They can also share their stories and experiences. The group helps women talk about important topics. These include self-acceptance and dealing with unfair treatment.
Shethority also has its own clothing line. All the money from selling clothes goes to charities. These charities help girls and women. Some examples are Girls Not Brides and Girls, Inc..
Supporting U.S. Military
In 2019, Candice Patton visited U.S. military bases in Kuwait. She went with other actors and comic book creators. They visited about 12,000 U.S. military members. This trip was part of a celebration for Batman's 80th anniversary.
Personal Life
Candice Patton became a mother in September 2024. She welcomed her first child with former professional basketball player J.R. Smith.
Images for kids
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Candice Patton at PaleyFest
See also
In Spanish: Candice Patton para niños
