Nikki Reed facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nikki Reed
Reed in 2016
Occupation	Actress entrepreneur
Years active	2003–2019 (as an actress)
Spouse(s)	Paul McDonald ​ ​ (m. 2011; div. 2015)​ Ian Somerhalder ​ (m. 2015)​
Children	2

Nikki Reed is an American actress and business owner. She is most famous for playing the vampire Rosalie Hale in the popular movie series The Twilight Saga from 2008 to 2012.

Reed first became well-known as a teenager. She co-wrote and starred in the 2003 movie Thirteen. For her work on the film, she won an Independent Spirit Award for her acting. She was also nominated for another award for her writing.

Early Life

Nikki Reed's mother has a Cherokee and Italian background, and her father, who was a set designer, is Jewish. Reed was raised without a specific religion but she identifies as Jewish.

Reed has said that her home life was complicated when she was young. Her parents divorced when she was two years old, and she was raised by her mother. At age 14, Reed became very independent and moved into her own apartment in the Los Angeles area.

After her movie Thirteen became a success, Reed went back to high school. However, she left after a year because she received a lot of unwanted attention about the film from people at her school. She later finished her high school education through homeschooling.

Acting Career

Reed at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con

A friend of her family, director Catherine Hardwicke, asked Reed to help her write a movie script. Reed was interested in acting, so they worked together. In just six days, they finished the script for Thirteen, a movie partly based on Reed's own teenage years.

Producers had a hard time finding a young actress for the main role because it was very challenging. They decided to ask Reed to play the part herself. The movie, which also starred Evan Rachel Wood, came out in 2003 and received great reviews. This helped Reed become known in Hollywood as both a talented writer and actress.

Rise to Fame

After Thirteen, Reed appeared on shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show and hosted award shows. She often played roles of smart and mature teenagers. In 2005, she was in the movie Lords of Dogtown, which was also directed by Catherine Hardwicke.

In 2006, she had a role in the TV show The O.C.. Two of her future Twilight co-stars, Cam Gigandet and Jackson Rathbone, were also on the show around the same time.

The Twilight Saga

On February 12, 2008, it was announced that Reed would play Rosalie Hale in the movie Twilight. The movie was based on the first book of a very popular novel series. It was a huge international success and made Reed famous around the world. She played Rosalie in all five movies of The Twilight Saga.

Later Film Roles

After Twilight, Reed continued to act in many different movies. She starred in the action movie Catch .44 with Bruce Willis and Forest Whitaker. She also appeared in the crime thriller Pawn and the sports comedy Balls Out.

In 2019, she appeared in an episode of the Hulu TV show Dollface and had a recurring role in the series V-Wars.

Other Projects

Besides acting, Nikki Reed has many other talents. She is a singer, a director, and a business owner.

Music and Directing

Reed recorded a song called "Now That I've Found You" with her then-husband, Paul McDonald. They also released an EP together called The Best Part in 2012. Their song "All I've Ever Needed" was featured on the soundtrack for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.

Reed has also directed music videos. In 2009, she directed a video for her friend's band in London. In 2013, she appeared in the music video for the band Hanson's song "Get the Girl Back."

Jewelry Business

In 2017, Reed started a sustainable jewelry company called BaYou with Love. The company partners with the tech company Dell to turn old, recycled computer parts into beautiful jewelry. This helps reduce electronic waste and promotes recycling.

Personal Life

In March 2011, Reed met singer-songwriter Paul McDonald. They got married in October 2011. In 2014, they announced they were separating, and their divorce was finalized in 2015.

Reed began dating actor Ian Somerhalder in mid-2014. They got engaged in February 2015 and were married on April 26, 2015. The couple has two children. Their daughter was born in July 2017, and their son was born in June 2023.

Reed is good friends with her Twilight co-star Jackson Rathbone. Actress Alexa Vega was her maid of honor at her first wedding.

Activism

Nikki Reed is a strong supporter of animal rights. She often volunteers at animal shelters and works to help animals in need. In 2011, she worked with Staples and the organization Do Something to help collect school supplies for students.

In 2014, she received the ASPCA Compassion Award for her work in helping animals.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

See also

In Spanish: Nikki Reed para niños