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Neve Campbell
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Neve Adrianne Campbell
October 3, 1973 Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1989–present |
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| Partner(s) | JJ Feild (2011–present) |
| Children | 2 |
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Neve Adrianne Campbell (born October 3, 1973) is a Canadian actress famous for her roles in television and movies. She is especially well-known as a "scream queen" for starring in popular horror movies. Campbell has also acted in big-budget blockbuster films and smaller independent films.
After starting her career in Canadian TV, Campbell became famous in the United States for playing Julia Salinger in the TV show Party of Five (1994–2000). This was her big break. She became an international star for her role as Sidney Prescott in the horror movie Scream (1996). The movie was so popular it started the Scream franchise, and she played Sidney in most of the sequels.
Campbell also starred in other popular 90s movies like the horror film The Craft (1996) and the thriller Wild Things (1998). In 2003, she starred in, produced, and wrote the story for the drama film The Company. More recently, she has appeared in the action movie Skyscraper (2018) and the TV series House of Cards (2016–2017) and The Lincoln Lawyer (2022–present).
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Early Life and Training
Neve Campbell was born in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, on October 3, 1973. Her Dutch mother, Marnie, was a yoga instructor and psychologist. Her Scottish father, Gerry, was a high school drama teacher. Campbell's family was very involved in the arts. Her grandparents on her mother's side ran a theater company in the Netherlands, and her father's parents were also performers. Her parents separated when she was two years old.
When she was six, Campbell saw a performance of The Nutcracker and was inspired to become a ballet dancer. She trained at the National Ballet School of Canada and performed in ballets like The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty.
After several dance-related injuries, she switched to acting at age 15. She performed in the musical The Phantom of the Opera in Toronto. She also appeared in commercials for Eaton's department store and Coca-Cola in the early 1990s.
Career Highlights
Rise to Fame in the 1990s
Campbell's first major role was in the Canadian TV series Catwalk (1992-1993). Soon after, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. She landed the role of Julia Salinger in the popular teen drama Party of Five. The show was a huge success and won a Golden Globe Award. This role made her a well-known actress.
While still on Party of Five, Campbell starred in the hit horror movie The Craft (1996). Her performance caught the eye of director Wes Craven, who cast her as the main character, Sidney Prescott, in his new film Scream (1996).
Scream was a massive success and became one of the highest-earning slasher films of its time. Critics praised Campbell's performance as the strong and brave heroine. She won a Saturn Award for Best Actress for the role.
She returned as Sidney Prescott in Scream 2 (1997), which was also a box office hit. For this role, she won an MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance. In 1998, she starred in the thriller Wild Things and voiced the character Kiara in Disney's animated movie The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.
Film and Television in the 2000s
In 2000, Campbell played Sidney Prescott for the third time in Scream 3. She also starred in the movie Panic, where critics praised her performance. In 2003, she co-wrote, produced, and starred in The Company, a film about the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago.
After taking a short break from acting, Campbell returned to television. She appeared in the TV series Medium in 2007 and starred in the action series The Philanthropist in 2009. She explained that she took a break because she wanted to find more interesting and challenging roles.
Continued Success
In 2011, Campbell returned to her most famous role in Scream 4. The film was a success with both critics and audiences. Over the next few years, she appeared in several TV shows, including Grey's Anatomy and Mad Men.
From 2016 to 2017, Campbell had a main role as political consultant LeAnn Harvey in the popular Netflix series House of Cards. Critics loved her performance, with GQ magazine calling her the "best thing" about the fourth season.
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In 2018, she starred alongside Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the action movie Skyscraper. In 2020, she played Laura Sobiech in the Disney+ movie Clouds, based on a true story.
The Scream Legacy and Recent Work
In 2022, Campbell returned as Sidney Prescott in the fifth Scream movie, also titled Scream. The film was a huge hit, and fans were thrilled to see her back in the role. Elle magazine called her the "Reigning Queen of Scream."
That same year, she began starring in the Netflix series The Lincoln Lawyer as Maggie McPherson. The show was very popular and was renewed for more seasons.
Campbell did not appear in Scream VI (2023) due to a contract disagreement. However, in March 2024, she announced she would be returning as Sidney Prescott for Scream 7, which is planned for release in 2026.
Personal Life
Campbell was married to Jeff Colt from 1995 to 1998. She later married actor John Light in 2007, and their marriage ended in 2010.
Since 2011, Campbell has been in a relationship with actor JJ Feild. They have two sons. Their first son was born in 2012, and they adopted their second son in 2018.
Campbell is also involved in charity work. She has helped raise awareness about child poverty and has supported the American Red Cross and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Filmography
Neve Campbell has starred in many movies and television shows. Here are some of her most well-known works:
Key Films
- The Craft (1996)
- The Scream film series (1996–present) as Sidney Prescott
- Wild Things (1998)
- The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) as the voice of Kiara
- The Company (2003)
- Skyscraper (2018)
- Clouds (2020)
Key Television Shows
- Catwalk (1992–1993)
- Party of Five (1994–2000)
- House of Cards (2016–2017)
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2022–present)
See also
In Spanish: Neve Campbell para niños
