Leslie Mann facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Leslie Mann
Mann in 2018
Born	Leslie Jean Mann (1972-03-26) March 26, 1972 (age 53) San Francisco, California, US
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1988–present
Spouse(s)	Judd Apatow ​ (m. 1997)​
Children	Maude Apatow Iris Apatow

Leslie Jean Mann (born March 26, 1972) is a well-known American actress. She has starred in many popular movies. Some of her famous roles include films like The Cable Guy (1996), George of the Jungle (1997), Big Daddy (1999), Knocked Up (2007), 17 Again (2009), and Blockers (2018).

Early Life and Growing Up

Leslie Mann was born in San Francisco, California. She grew up in Newport Beach. Her mother, Janet, raised her. Leslie has two siblings and three older step-brothers. Her grandmother had family from Finland.

Leslie has shared that she was quite shy when she was younger. She finished high school at Corona del Mar High School. After that, she studied acting at the Joanne Baron / D.W. Brown Acting Studio. She also learned comedy with a group called The Groundlings. She went to college to study communications but decided to focus on acting before finishing her degree.

Her Acting Journey

Mann in 2008

Leslie Mann started her acting career when she was 18 years old. She appeared in many TV commercials. In 1996, she was in the movie The Cable Guy. After that, she got roles in TV shows like Freaks & Geeks.

She also starred in movies such as George of The Jungle with Brendan Fraser. She worked with Adam Sandler in Big Daddy. Later, she appeared with Jack Black in Orange County and Steve Carell in The 40-Year-Old Virgin.

In 2007, Leslie starred in the comedy Knocked Up. She acted alongside Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, and Paul Rudd. This movie was a big hit, earning over $218 million worldwide. Her performance in the film was highly praised. She even received a nomination for "Best Supporting Actress."

In 2009, Leslie worked again with Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen in the movie Funny People. Many critics listed this film as one of the top ten movies of the year. In the same year, Leslie also starred in the comedy 17 Again. She acted with Zac Efron and Matthew Perry. This movie also did very well, making over $125 million worldwide.

Mann at the 84th Academy Awards in February 2012

She also appeared in the independent film I Love You Phillip Morris. In this movie, she acted alongside Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor. The film was shown at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. It received great reviews when it was released.

In 2011, Leslie starred with Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman in the comedy The Change-Up. She also used her voice for the character "Linda" in the animated movie Rio. This film earned over $484 million worldwide. She also lent her voice to the animated TV series Allen Gregory.

Leslie continued her voice acting in 2012. She had a role in ParaNorman, which is an animated 3D stop-motion film.

In December 2012, she appeared with Paul Rudd in This Is 40. This movie was a sequel to Knocked Up. Leslie and Paul Rudd played the same characters from the first film. Leslie's two daughters also appeared in the movie. This Is 40 focused more on Leslie's character and her family. Her performance was highly praised. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy for this role.

In 2013, Leslie was in Sofia Coppola's film The Bling Ring with Emma Watson. This movie was based on real events. It was about a group of teenagers who broke into celebrity homes. They found out where the celebrities were by using the internet.

In 2014, she narrated an episode of Makers: Women Who Make America. This episode was called "Women in Comedy."

Life Outside Acting

Mann with husband, Judd Apatow, in 2010

On June 9, 1997, Leslie Mann married director and producer Judd Apatow. They met when Leslie was auditioning for the movie The Cable Guy. Judd Apatow was one of the film's producers. He read lines with the actresses who were trying out for roles.

Leslie and Judd have two daughters, Maude and Iris. Both of their daughters have appeared in some of Leslie's movies. They played the children of Leslie's characters in Knocked Up, Funny People, and This Is 40.

Leslie and Judd Apatow are big supporters of a group called 826LA. This organization helps young people who might not have many opportunities. It helps them improve their writing skills. In 2012, Leslie and Judd were honored for their charity work. They received the "Children's Choice Award" for helping children and families dealing with cancer. They were also recognized in 2009 by The Fulfillment Fund for their support.

Movies and TV Shows

Film

Television

Awards and Recognition

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In Spanish: Leslie Mann para niños