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Grimes at the 90210 Paley Fest at Beverly Hills, California in April 2009
Born
Shenae Sonya Grimes

(1989-10-24) October 24, 1989 (age 35)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Other names Shenae Grimes-Beech
Citizenship
  • Canada
  • United States
Occupation Actress
Years active 2004–present
Spouse(s)
Josh Beech
(m. 2013)
Children 2

Shenae Sonya Grimes-Beech, born on October 24, 1989, is a talented actress from Canada. Many people know her as Shenae Grimes. She is famous for playing Annie Wilson in the TV show 90210. Before that, she was also known for her role as Darcy Edwards in Degrassi: The Next Generation. She appeared in that show for four seasons. She also had a recurring role in the series Naturally, Sadie.

Early Life and Education

Shenae Grimes was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This happened on October 24, 1989. Her grandmother's family came from Italy. When she was in high school, Shenae had an internship. She worked at FashionTelevision in Toronto. This gave her a chance to learn about the fashion world.

Shenae Grimes' Acting Career

Shenae Grimes started her acting journey in 2004. She joined the show Degrassi: The Next Generation as Darcy Edwards. By 2006, she became a regular cast member.

Becoming a TV Star

In 2008, Shenae left Degrassi to take on a new role. She was cast as Annie Wilson in 90210. This show was a spin-off of the popular series Beverly Hills, 90210. It helped her become very well-known.

Other Film and TV Roles

Shenae also appeared in several movies. She was in Picture This in 2008. She also starred in True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet. In 2011, she had a small role in the horror film Scream 4. Later, in 2013, she played the main character in the film Sugar. This movie was about a runaway girl living in Venice, Los Angeles. In 2018, Shenae took on a new type of role. She played a detective named Jacqueline Cooper in the police drama The Detail. This was her first time playing an adult character.

Music Videos and Other Projects

Shenae Grimes has also been in music videos. In 2009, she appeared in the video for "All You Did Was Save My Life" by Our Lady Peace. She also directed a music video in 2011. It was for Megan & Liz's song "Are You Happy Now?". This video aimed to raise awareness about anti-bullying. She worked with DoSomething.org on this project.

Supporting Japan and Fashion Work

In 2011, Shenae traveled to Japan. She was there with her 90210 co-stars. While in Japan, she experienced the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. She was at a temple when the earthquakes began. After this, she started a campaign called "Spread the Heart". The goal was to help victims of the tsunami and earthquakes. Many famous people joined her campaign.

Shenae has also worked in the fashion world. In 2011, she had an internship at Teen Vogue magazine. She always dreamed of working for a fashion magazine. She has also been on the covers of many fashion magazines. These include Nylon and Vervegirl. In 2014, she became a brand ambassador for Annabelle Cosmetics. She appeared in ads to promote their products. Shenae and her husband, Josh Beech, also started their own clothing line. It was called "Two Halves" and sold jewelry and clothes.

Shenae Grimes' Personal Life

Shenae Grimes started dating British model and musician Josh Beech in May 2012. They got engaged in December 2012. The couple married on May 10, 2013. Their wedding took place in Ashford, Kent, England. In September 2018, they welcomed their first child, a daughter. Their second child, a son, was born in August 2021.

On December 20, 2019, Shenae announced that she became an American citizen. This means she now has citizenship in both Canada and the United States. In 2024, she shared that she believes in a higher power. However, she does not follow any specific religion.

Film and Television Roles

Shenae Grimes has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles:

Film Roles

Film Roles
Year Title Role
2008 Cross Road, TheThe Cross Road Bridget
2009 Dead Like Me: Life After Death Jennifer Hardick
2011 Scream 4 Trudie
2013 Empire State Eleni
2013 Sugar Sugar
2017 Blood Honey Jenibel Heath
2018 The Rake Ashley

Television Roles

Television Roles
Year Title Role Notes
2004–2008 Degrassi: The Next Generation Darcy Edwards Main role for seasons 6–7
2005 Shania: A Life in Eight Albums Teenage Shania Twain Television film
2005–2007 Naturally, Sadie Arden Alcott Recurring role
2008–2013 90210 Annie Wilson Main role
2008 Picture This Cayenne Television film
2008 True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet Marissa Dahl Television film
2014 The Hazing Secret Megan Harris Television film
2015 Christmas Incorporated Riley Hallmark Movie
2016 Sandra Brown's White Hot Sayre Hoyle Television film
2016 Date with Love Alex Allen Television film
2016 Newlywed and Dead Christine Television film
2017 The Mechanics of Love Matti Dupree Television film
2018 The Detail Jacqueline "Jack" Cooper Main role
2022 When I Think of Christmas Sara Television film
2023 Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas Carly Television film
2025 Love of the Irish Fiona Television film

Music Video Appearances

Music Video Roles
Year Title Artist Notes
2009 "All You Did Was Save My Life" Our Lady Peace
2010 "Myself and I" Shenae Grimes She directed, sang, and wrote this song
2011 "Are You Happy Now?" Megan & Liz As director

Awards and Recognitions

Shenae Grimes has received awards for her acting.

  • In 2007, she won a Gemini Award. This was for her performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series. It was for an episode of Degrassi: The Next Generation.
  • In 2008, she won the Best Ensemble Cast award at the Monaco International Film Festival. This was for her work in the film The Cross Road.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Shenae Grimes para niños

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