Lucy Hale facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lucy Hale
Hale in 2018
Born	Karen Lucille Hale (1989-06-14) June 14, 1989 (age 36) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation	Actress singer
Years active	2003–present
Musical career
Genres	Pop country
Labels	Jive Hollywood DMG Nashville

Karen Lucille Hale (born June 14, 1989), known as Lucy Hale, is an American actress and singer. She has won many awards for her acting and singing. These include seven Teen Choice Awards, a Gracie Award, a People's Choice Award, and two Young Hollywood Awards.

Lucy Hale first became known for her roles in TV shows like Bionic Woman (2007) and Privileged (2008–2009). Her big break came when she played Aria Montgomery in the TV series Pretty Little Liars (2010–2017). This role made her very famous and earned her praise from critics.

She also starred in other TV shows like Life Sentence (2018) and the main character in Katy Keene (2020). Lucy Hale has appeared in many movies too. Some of her films include The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008), A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song (2011), and Dude (2018). She also starred in The Hating Game (2021) and Which Brings Me to You (2024).

Besides acting, Lucy Hale is also a singer. In 2003, she was one of the five winners of the TV show American Juniors. This was a children's version of American Idol. She later signed with Hollywood Records in 2012 and released her first album, Road Between, in 2014. She also helped host Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve from 2016 to 2021.

Early Life

Lucy Hale was born on June 14, 1989, in Memphis, Tennessee. Her parents are Julie Knight and Preston Hale. She was named after one of her great-grandmothers. Her mother works as a registered nurse. Lucy has an older sister named Maggie, a step-sister named Kirby, and a step-brother named Wes.

Lucy was homeschooled when she was a child. During that time, she took lessons for acting and singing.

Career

Early Roles (2003–2009)

In 2003, Lucy Hale first appeared on TV as a contestant. She was on the reality show American Juniors. On July 30, 2003, Lucy finished in fourth place. She became part of a music group with the top five contestants. However, the group broke up in 2005.

When she was 15, Lucy moved to Los Angeles. She hoped to start a music career there. Soon after, she began trying out for acting roles. She got small parts on shows like Drake & Josh, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, The O.C., and How I Met Your Mother. She also appeared in two episodes of the Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place.

In 2007, Lucy Hale was in the TV series Bionic Woman. She played Becca Sommers, who was the younger sister of the main character.

In August 2008, Lucy made her first movie appearance. She was in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. She played Effie Kaligaris, the younger sister of one of the main characters. After that, Lucy appeared in The CW series Privileged. She played Rose Baker in that show. She also starred in the TV movie Sorority Wars.

Pretty Little Liars and Music (2010–2012)

Hale at the 38th People's Choice Awards in 2012

In October 2009, Lucy Hale was chosen to play Aria Montgomery. This was for the TV show Pretty Little Liars. The show was based on a popular book series. It ran for seven seasons, from 2010 to 2017. Lucy's acting in the show was highly praised. She also won many awards for her role. These included seven Teen Choice Awards and a People's Choice Award.

In 2011, Lucy was cast as Katie Gibbs. She played an aspiring singer in A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song. This was the third movie in the A Cinderella Story series. She also recorded songs for the movie's soundtrack.

Lucy Hale also appeared in music videos for other artists. She was in videos for Foy Vance and Jackson Harris.

In April 2012, Lucy hosted an episode of MTV's Punk'd. She successfully pranked her Pretty Little Liars co-star Ian Harding. The same year, Lucy voiced the character Periwinkle. Periwinkle is the twin sister of Tinker Bell in the animated Disney movie Secret of the Wings. In June 2012, Lucy announced that she had signed a music deal. She joined Hollywood Records.

Films and Current Work (2013–Present)

Hale in 2016

On June 11, 2013, Lucy Hale became the new Ambassador for the beauty brand Mark Girl. She also co-hosted TV events. She co-hosted the Teen Choice Awards in 2013 and 2019. She also co-hosted the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Show. On February 18, 2014, Lucy announced her first album. It was called Road Between and was released on June 3, 2014.

In 2015, Lucy worked with the band Rascal Flatts. They performed a cover of the song "Let It Go" from the Disney movie Frozen. This song was on the album We Love Disney. Later, Lucy became a correspondent for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. She reported from New Orleans and co-hosted with Ryan Seacrest in Times Square from 2016 to 2021.

Lucy Hale also recorded two Christmas songs. These were "Mistletoe" (2014) and a cover of "You're Here" (2017).

In 2018, Lucy Hale starred in The CW show Life Sentence. She played Stella Abbott, a woman who finds out her cancer is cured. The show lasted for one season. That same year, Lucy starred in three movies: Truth or Dare, Dude, and The Unicorn. On March 11, 2019, Lucy was cast in the main role for Katy Keene. This show was based on the Archie Comics character.

In 2021, Lucy Hale starred in the romantic comedy movie The Hating Game.

Artistry

Lucy Hale has said that music is her "first love." When she was younger, she was inspired by singers like Christina Aguilera, Shania Twain, and Faith Hill. But it was Britney Spears' song "...Baby One More Time" that made her want to pursue music. Kristian Bush from the country band Sugarland has praised her voice. He said she sounds strong and has both a blues and pop side to her singing.

Personal Life

Lucy Hale has two dogs named Elvis and Ethel. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, yoga, and Pilates.

Filmography

Film

Television

Podcasts

Web

Discography

Studio Albums

Soundtrack Albums

Singles

Other and Promotional Singles

Other Appearances

Music Videos

As Lead Artist

Guest Appearances

Songwriting Credits

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Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Lucy Hale para niños