Jessica Bendinger facts for kids

Jessica Bendinger, born on November 10, 1966, is an American writer who creates movies and books. She is known for writing popular films like Bring It On and Aquamarine. She has also directed movies and written novels.

Jessica Bendinger's Early Life and Education

Jessica Bendinger went to Columbia University and graduated in 1988. While she was a student there, she worked as an intern for SPIN, a music magazine. After finishing college, she worked for MTV News, which is a news channel focused on music and pop culture.

Her Career in Film and Writing

Jessica Bendinger has had an exciting career in both film and writing. She started by directing a music video for the famous artist Queen Latifah in 1991. This video, called "Fly Girl," was even nominated for a Billboard Music Award!

Writing for Movies and TV

Jessica has written many movies that you might know. Some of her popular films include:

• Bring It On (released in 2000)
• First Daughter (released in 2004)
• Aquamarine (released in 2006)

She also worked as a writer and creative helper for the TV show ... and the City. In 2005, she was a producer for the movie The Wedding Date, which means she helped make sure the movie got made. Jessica also wrote and directed the movie Stick It, which came out in 2006. This was her first time directing a film.

From Fashion to Books

Before becoming a well-known writer, Jessica Bendinger was a model. She worked for a designer named Stephen Sprouse. She even appeared on a fashion runway in a movie called Slaves of New York.

In 2009, Jessica published her first novel, a book called The Seven Rays. It's about a 17-year-old girl named Beth Michaels who discovers magical things as she learns more about herself.

Protecting Writers' Rights

In 2011, there was a situation with Bring It On: The Musical, a stage show based on her movie. The Writers Guild of America, a group that helps writers, stepped in. They believed that Jessica Bendinger should be properly recognized and paid for her original story when it was turned into a musical. They wanted to make sure writers get fair credit and payment for their creative work.

Writing Songs and Podcasts

Jessica Bendinger has also written songs! In 2011, she co-wrote a song called "Hurts to Think" for Miranda Lambert's album Four the Record. She also co-wrote "Mostly Grey" with Emerson Hart, which appeared on his album Beauty in Disrepair in 2014.

More recently, in 2019, Jessica started a podcast called Mob Queens with her friend Michael Seligman. On this podcast, they share the interesting, forgotten story of Anna Genovese.

Awards and Special Recognition

Jessica Bendinger has received some special honors for her work.

• In 2005, Glamour Magazine named her one of Hollywood's "Most Powerful Women Under 40."
• In July 2014, she was invited to join the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). This is the group that gives out the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars!

Jessica Bendinger's Filmography

Jessica Bendinger has worked on many films and TV shows. Here's a look at some of them: