Lucy Hale facts for kids
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Karen Lucille Hale
June 14, 1989 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
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Karen Lucille Hale (born June 14, 1989) is an American actress and singer. She is well-known for her role as Aria Montgomery in the TV series Pretty Little Liars. This role brought her worldwide fame.
Lucy Hale has won many awards for her acting and music. These include seven Teen Choice Awards, a Gracie Award, and a People's Choice Award. She has also starred in several movies and released her own music album.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Karen Lucille Hale was born on June 14, 1989, in Memphis, Tennessee. Her parents are Julie Knight and Preston Hale. She 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 this time, she also took lessons in acting and singing.
Career Journey
Starting Out (2003–2009)
Lucy Hale first appeared on TV in 2003 as a contestant on the reality show American Juniors. She was one of the top five winners and became part of a music group with the same name. The group later stopped performing in 2005.
When she was 15, Lucy moved to Los Angeles to try and get a music deal. Soon after, she started auditioning for acting roles. She got small parts in popular 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, the younger sister of the main character. In 2008, she made her first movie appearance in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. She played Effie Kaligaris. She also starred in The CW series Privileged and the TV movie Sorority Wars.
Pretty Little Liars and Music (2010–2012)
In 2009, Lucy Hale was chosen to play Aria Montgomery in Pretty Little Liars. This show was based on a popular book series. The series ran for seven seasons, from 2010 to 2017. Lucy's acting in the show was highly praised. She won many awards for her role, including several Teen Choice Awards.
In 2011, Lucy had a small role in the movie Scream 4. Later that year, she starred as an aspiring singer named Katie Gibbs in A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song. She also recorded songs for the movie's soundtrack.
Lucy Hale also appeared in music videos for artists like Foy Vance and Jackson Harris. In 2012, she hosted an episode of MTV's Punk'd. That same year, she voiced the character Periwinkle in the Disney animated film Secret of the Wings. In June 2012, Lucy announced that she had signed a music deal with Hollywood Records.
Recent Work (2013–Present)
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On June 11, 2013, Lucy Hale became an ambassador for the beauty brand Mark Girl. She has also co-hosted the Teen Choice Awards multiple times and the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Show.
Her first music album, Road Between, was released on June 3, 2014. In 2015, she sang a cover of "Let It Go" from the movie Frozen with the band Rascal Flatts. From 2016 to 2021, Lucy was a co-host for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve in Times Square.
In 2018, Lucy Hale starred in The CW series Life Sentence. She played Stella Abbott, a woman whose cancer is cured. She also appeared in movies like Truth or Dare and Dude. In 2019, she was cast as the main character in Katy Keene, a show based on the Archie Comics character.
In 2020, Lucy starred in the movie Fantasy Island. In 2021, she played the lead role in the romantic comedy film The Hating Game. She also became a model for the lingerie company Hunkemöller.
Music Style
Lucy Hale has often said that music is her "first love." When she was younger, she was inspired by singers like Christina Aguilera, Shania Twain, and Faith Hill. She decided to pursue music after hearing Britney Spears' song "...Baby One More Time."
Kristian Bush from the country band Sugarland has praised her voice, saying she sounds strong with a mix of blues and pop, similar to Faith Hill.
Helping Others
On September 14, 2024, Lucy Hale received the Humanitarian Award at the 34th Annual Friendly House Awards Luncheon in Los Angeles. Friendly House is a center that helps women recover from addiction. Lucy shared that she wanted to speak about her own experiences to help others and feel stronger.
Personal Life
In her free time, Lucy Hale enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, yoga, and Pilates. As of July 2025, she is dating Australian reality star Harry Jowsey.
Film and Television Roles
Movies
Lucy Hale has appeared in many films, including:
- The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008)
- A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song (2011)
- Secret of the Wings (2012) - Voice role
- Truth or Dare (2018)
- Dude (2018)
- Fantasy Island (2020)
- The Hating Game (2021)
- Which Brings Me to You (2024)
Television Shows
Her television roles include:
- American Juniors (2003) - Contestant
- Drake & Josh (2006)
- How I Met Your Mother (2007, 2014)
- Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2008)
- Privileged (2008–2009)
- Pretty Little Liars (2010–2017) - Main cast
- Life Sentence (2018) - Main cast
- Katy Keene (2020) - Title role
- Ragdoll (2021) - Main role
Music
Studio Albums
- Road Between (2014)
Soundtrack Albums
Lucy Hale has also contributed to several movie and TV show soundtracks:
- A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song (2011)
- Katy Keene: Season 1 (Original Television Soundtrack) (2020)
Singles
Some of her popular singles include:
- "You Sound Good to Me" (2014)
- "Lie a Little Better" (2014)
Awards and Recognitions
Lucy Hale has received many awards throughout her career:
- Teen Choice Awards: She has won seven Teen Choice Awards for her role in Pretty Little Liars, including Choice Summer TV Star and Choice TV Actress.
- Young Hollywood Awards: She won "Cast to Watch" with her Pretty Little Liars co-stars in 2011 and "Crossover of the Year" in 2013.
- Gracie Allen Awards: In 2013, she won for Outstanding Performance by a Female Rising Star.
- People's Choice Awards: She won Favorite Cable TV Actress in 2014.
- Friendly House: In 2024, she received the Humanitarian Award for her advocacy work.
See also
In Spanish: Lucy Hale para niños
