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Isis the Amazon
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Lindsay Kay Howard
July 28, 1987 Walnut Creek, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Amazon |
| Occupation | Actress, professional wrestler |
| Height | 6 ft 8+1⁄4 in (2.04 m) |
| Children | 1 |
Lindsay Kay Hayward, born on July 28, 1987, is an American actress and former professional wrestler. She is well-known by her wrestling names, Isis the Amazon and Aloisia. In 2013, the Guinness World Records recognized her as the "tallest actress in a leading role." She was originally 6 feet 9 inches tall, but her height slightly changed due to a back injury.
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Early Life and Sports
Lindsay was born in Walnut Creek, California. She attended Rocklin High School in Rocklin, California, where she played for the Rocklin Thunder. She also played basketball for Forest Lake Christian High School. Her basketball skills helped her team win a championship in their section. Lindsay's mother is Ellen Roney, and she has a sister named Tabitha.
Professional Wrestling Career
Lindsay Hayward began her professional wrestling journey in 2008. She was discovered at an event and started training with "Soulman" Alex G. For a few months, she worked as a manager for the ICW Tag Team Champions, Dade County Collision. In 2008, she also challenged Tracy Taylor for a championship in the Professional Girl Wrestling Association.
Wrestling Promotions
From 2008 to 2010, Lindsay competed in several wrestling promotions. These included Coastal Championship Wrestling, Rampage Pro Wrestling, and Juggalo Championship Wrestling.
Time with WWE
In 2010, Lindsay was set to join WWE's WWE NXT as "Aloisia." She was going to be the tallest female wrestler in the company's history. She trained with wrestling legend Jimmy Snuka and was managed by Vickie Guerrero. However, she was released from her contract a few weeks after signing.
Later Career and Retirement
After her time with WWE, Lindsay continued wrestling in 2011. She competed in Absolute Intense Wrestling, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, and National Wrestling Alliance Signature Pro Wrestling. She officially retired from professional wrestling in 2011. In 2016, she briefly trained with Brian Kendrick for a possible return, but she has remained retired from the sport.
Acting Career
Lindsay Hayward has also had a successful career as an actress. She has appeared in several films and television shows.
- In 2013, she played a very tall CEO in the movie R100.
- In 2014, she appeared as Katja in The Internship Games.
- In 2015, she guest-starred as Jade Bell in an episode of Grey's Anatomy (Season 12, Episode 2).
- Also in 2015, she played the character Cassie in the film Rumors.
- In 2016, she starred in the movie You Have a Nice Flight.
Other Appearances
Lindsay Hayward appeared as herself on the TLC reality series My Giant Life. The show focused on different aspects of her life, including reuniting with her father. It also showed the challenges she faced with everyday activities, such as shopping for clothes, flying on planes, and finding acting roles. During the second season of My Giant Life, Lindsay mentioned her hope to perform at WrestleMania someday.
Personal Life
Lindsay Hayward announced on June 28, 2015, that she was in a relationship. Her son, Liam, was born on September 12, 2017.
