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Shannon Elizabeth
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Elizabeth at the 2021 GalaxyCon
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Shannon Elizabeth Fadal
September 7, 1973 |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
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Notable work
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American Pie Scary Movie Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Love Actually |
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Joseph D. Reitman
(m. 2002; div. 2005)
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| Relatives | Tamsen Fadal (cousin) |
Shannon Elizabeth Fadal (born September 7, 1973) is an American actress and a professional poker player. She was a popular teen star in the 1990s and early 2000s. Shannon is well-known for her roles in movies like Scary Movie and Love Actually. She also appeared in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Thirteen Ghosts. On TV, she had a recurring role in That '70s Show.
Shannon divides her time between Cape Town, South Africa, and the USA. She runs a non-profit organization that helps animals. This group, which started in 2001, rescues animals and works on conservation. Her foundation also has a scholarship program called One Woman's Legacy. It helps African women succeed in conservation studies. Shannon is also a skilled poker player. In 2006, she was called "one of the leading celebrity poker players."
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Early Life and Interests
Shannon Elizabeth was born in Houston, Texas. Her father has Lebanese family roots, and her mother has German, English, and Irish heritage. Shannon grew up in Waco, Texas, from third grade through high school. She graduated from Waco High School in 1991.
In high school, Shannon was part of the tennis team. For a while, she even thought about becoming a professional tennis player. Before starting her acting career, Shannon worked as a model for well-known agencies like Ford and Elite models.
Acting and Poker Career
Shannon Elizabeth has appeared in many Hollywood movies. These include Scary Movie, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Tomcats. She also had a regular role in the TV series Cuts and appeared in several episodes of That '70s Show.
In 2004, she lent her voice and likeness to the character Serena St. Germaine in the video game James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing. Shannon also competed on the sixth season of Dancing with the Stars. She was partnered with professional dancer Derek Hough and was the seventh star to be eliminated.
Besides acting, Shannon is also very good at poker. In 2006, she said poker was her second career. She was known as one of the best celebrity poker players. At that time, she would visit Las Vegas Valley up to three times a month to play with top players.
Shannon played in the main event of the 2005 World Series of Poker. In January 2006, she won a special tournament at the Caesars Palace hotel. She beat 83 other celebrities and poker pros, winning $55,000. She also won money in the World Series of Poker in 2006 and 2007. In 2007, she made it to the semi-finals of the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship.
In 2011, Shannon appeared in Chris Brown's music video for "Next to You." In 2019, she returned to her role as Justice in the movie Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. More recently, in 2022, it was announced that she would star in the comedy film Plan B.
Personal Life and Animal Activism
Shannon Elizabeth was married to actor Joseph D. Reitman from 2002 to 2005. She is now married to Simon Borchert. She cares deeply about the environment and is a vegan. Her cousin, Tamsen Fadal, is a TV host and relationship coach in New York.
Shannon and her former husband, Joseph Reitman, started a non-profit animal rescue group called Animal Avengers. This organization helps homeless pets find homes. It also works to reduce the number of stray animals and stop animal cruelty.
Animal Avengers has held many events to raise money. For example, in 2005, a celebrity poker night raised over $50,000 for the organization. The group, which is based in Brazil, has even used 3D printing to create new body parts for animals. This includes a beak for a goose named Victoria.
Shannon Elizabeth has also been a spokesperson for Farm Sanctuary's Adopt a Turkey program. She encourages people to "adopt" a turkey instead of eating one for Thanksgiving. She uses social media, especially Instagram, to spread awareness about important causes. For example, she helps raise money to stop rhino poaching.
Film and Television Roles
Shannon Elizabeth has been in many films and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Film Roles
- 1997: Jack Frost as Jill Metzner
- 2000: Scary Movie as Buffy Gilmore
- 2001: Tomcats as Natalie Parker
- 2001: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back as Justice
- 2001: Thirteen Ghosts as Kathy Kriticos
- 2003: Love Actually as Harriet
- 2005: Cursed as Becky Morton
- 2009: Night of the Demons as Angela Feld
- 2012: American Reunion as Nadia
- 2019: Jay and Silent Bob Reboot as Justice Faulken
- 2024: Plan B as Anne McNally
Television Roles
- 1996: Baywatch as Girl at Pier Party
- 1997: Step by Step as Cindi
- 2002: The Twilight Zone as Sondra Lomax
- 2003–2005: That '70s Show as Brooke (9 episodes)
- 2005–2006: Cuts as Tiffany Sherwood (31 episodes)
- 2008: Dancing with the Stars as Herself (Season 6 Contestant)
- 2018: Celebrity Big Brother as Herself
Video Game Roles
- 2003: James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing as Serena St. Germaine (voice)
See also
In Spanish: Shannon Elizabeth para niños
