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Tara Reid
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Reid in 2021
Born
Tara Donna Reid

(1975-11-08) November 8, 1975 (age 49)
Occupation Actress
Years active 1987–present

Tara Donna Reid (born November 8, 1975) is an American actress and model. She is well-known for her role as Vicky Lathum in the American Pie movies. These films were released between 1999 and 2012.

Reid has also starred in other movies like Urban Legend (1998) and Josie and the Pussycats (2001). She also appeared in Van Wilder (2002) and Alone in the Dark (2005). She had smaller roles in films such as The Big Lebowski (1998) and Cruel Intentions (1999).

On television, Reid played Ashley on the soap opera Days of Our Lives in 1995. She also played Danni Sullivan on the NBC show Scrubs from 2003 to 2005. Later, she became famous for her role as April Wexler in the Sharknado TV movie series (2013–2018). She also hosted her own reality show called Taradise on E! from 2005 to 2006.

Early Life

Tara Donna Reid was born and grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey. Her parents, Donna and Thomas Reid, were both teachers. They also owned a day-care center. Her father also worked on Wall Street.

Tara has a mixed background, mostly Irish. She also has some Scottish, Italian, French, Hungarian, and English family history. She went to Professional Children's School in Manhattan. Many other famous actors also went to this school. These include Christina Ricci, Jerry O'Connell, and Macaulay Culkin. Tara has two younger twin siblings, Colleen and Patrick, and another brother, Tom.

Acting Career

Tara Reid started acting when she was six years old. She was a regular on the game show Child's Play. She also appeared in more than 100 commercials. These commercials were for companies like Jell-O, McDonald's, and Crayola. As a teenager, she was on the TV show Saved by the Bell: The New Class.

In 1997, Reid moved to Hollywood. She then started acting in movies. Her first big movie role was in The Big Lebowski in 1998. This movie later became a cult classic, meaning it became very popular over time.

Later in 1998, she had a bigger role in Urban Legend. In 1999, she appeared in Cruel Intentions. Tara became very famous when she played Vickie in American Pie in 1999. This movie earned a lot of money. It was also her first movie to reach number one at the box office.

She played Vickie again in American Pie 2 in 2001. This movie was even more successful. She did not appear in American Wedding (2003). However, she returned as Vickie in American Reunion in 2012.

After American Pie 2, Reid starred in other films. These included Josie and the Pussycats and Van Wilder. She also appeared in Dr. T & the Women with Richard Gere. She returned to TV on the NBC show Scrubs. She was in 11 episodes of the third season.

In 2005, she starred in Alone in the Dark. She also hosted a show on E! called Taradise. This show was about fancy vacations and popular places. It started in August 2005 but was canceled in September.

From 2007 to 2008, she acted in several movies released directly to video. These included If I Had Known I Was a Genius and Clean Break. She also played the main character in the TV horror movie Vipers. In 2010, she got a role in the thriller film The Fields.

In August 2011, Reid joined the British reality show Celebrity Big Brother 8. She was the third celebrity to leave the house. In September 2011, she appeared in Jedward's music video for "Wow Oh Wow". She was also in their "Ferocious" music video in 2014.

In 2013, she starred in the popular Syfy movie Sharknado. This movie led to five more sequels. During the mid-2010s, Reid also appeared in The Hungover Games and Charlie's Farm. She was also in the Bollywood film Tie the Knot.

In 2019, Reid appeared as herself in an episode of The Boys. She was at a comic convention with Billy Zane.

Other Projects

Tara Reid has been on the cover of many magazines. These include CosmoGirl, Rolling Stone, and Seventeen. She has also been in TV commercials for Jell-O, McDonald's, and Crayola.

In 2007, Reid had parts in three restaurants. She also opened Ketchup, a fast-food restaurant in Los Angeles.

Reid and Ed Hardy designer Christian Audigier created a clothing line called Mantra. It was sold in high-end stores in 2009. In 2014, she launched a new swimwear line. She also released a perfume called Shark by Tara. This perfume was inspired by the Sharknado movies.

Filmography

Tara Reid in March 6, 2012
Reid promoting American Reunion in 2012

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1987 A Return to Salem's Lot Amanda
1998 The Big Lebowski Bunny Lebowski
Girl Cybil Grimes
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died Prom Queen / Nightclub Bartender
Urban Legend Sasha Thomas
1999 What We Did That Night The Girl
Cruel Intentions Marci Greenbaum
Around the Fire Jennifer
American Pie Victoria "Vicky" Lathum
Body Shots Sara Olswang
2000 Dr. T & the Women Connie Travis
2001 Just Visiting Angelique
Josie and the Pussycats Melody Valentine
American Pie 2 Victoria "Vicky" Lathum
2002 Van Wilder Gwen Pearson
2003 Devil's Pond Julianne
My Boss's Daughter Lisa Taylor
2005 Alone in the Dark Aline Cedrac
The Crow: Wicked Prayer Lola Bryne
Silent Partner Dina Nevskaya
2006 Incubus Jay
2007 If I Had Known I Was a Genius Stephanie
7-10 Split/Strike Lindsay / Lil Reno
2008 Senior Skip Day Ellen Harris
Vipers Nicky Swift
Clean Break/Unnatural Causes Julia McKay
2011 The Big Lebowski 2 The Dude, Walter, Donnie, The Big Lebowski Short film
The Fields Bonnie
2012 American Reunion Victoria "Vicky" Lathum
Last Call Lindsay
2014 The Hungover Games Effing White
Charlie's Farm Natasha
2016 Tie the Knot Beatrice
2017 Party Bus to Hell Darby
2018 United Colors of Bennett Song Stevie Hawkins-White
Worthless Talia Medici
Ouija House Young Katherine
Christmas Manger Laura
Andy the Talking Hedgehog Fairy BFF
2019 American Christmas Penny
Art of the Dead Tess Barryman
2020 Attack of the Unknown Elizabeth
Baby Bulldog Dr Robertson
5th Borough Sophia Lehoux
2021 Memoirs of a Fighter Amber
Attraction to Paris Elizabeth
Mummy Dearest Angel
2022 Sally Floss: Digital Detective Michelle
Bleach Maria
2023 Of Things Past Kiki
Bloodthirst Vampire Queen
TBA Air Force Z President Olivia Wallace

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1994 Saved by the Bell: The New Class Sandy Episode: "Squash It"
1995 Days of Our Lives Ashley 5 episodes
1996 California Dreams Sarah Episode: "Graduation Day"
2000 G vs E Luis' Roommate Episode: " Underworld"
2003–2005 Scrubs Danni Sullivan 11 episodes
2004 Quintuplets Ms. Foley Episode: "Teacher's Pet"
Knots Emily Television film
2005 Hitched Theresa Television film
2005–2006 Taradise Herself own Reality series
2007 Wild 'n Out 1 episode
2008 Vipers Nicky Swift Television film
2011 Celebrity Big Brother 8 (UK) Herself Reality series
2013 Fashion Police Guest
Lemon La Vida Loca Mockumentary
Tosh.0 Season 5 Worst Impressionist's web redemption
Sharknado April Wexler Television film
2014 Sharknado 2: The Second One Television film
2015 Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! Television film
2016 Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Herself Reality series
Sharknado: The 4th Awakens April Wexler Television film
2017 Hell's Kitchen Herself Chef's table guest; Episode: "Tequila Shots?"
Sharknado 5: Global Swarming April Wexler Television film
Then and Now with Andy Cohen Herself 1 episode
Trailer Park Shark Billie Jean Television film
A Royal Christmas Ball Allison Television film
2018 The Last Sharknado: It's About Time April Wexler Television film
2019 The Boys Herself 1 episode
2nd Chance for Christmas Monica Love Television film
2020 The Wrong Cheerleader Coach Coach Hughes Television film
2023 Ghosts Herself 1 episode
Special Forces: World's Toughest Test Herself 6 episodes

Awards and Nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2000 Young Hollywood Awards Best Ensemble Cast American Pie Won
2001 Teen Choice Awards Choice Female Hottie Tara Reid Nominated
2004 Golden Raspberry Awards Worst Supporting Actress My Boss's Daughter Nominated
Worst Screen Couple (shared w/ Ashton Kutcher) Nominated
2006 Worst Actress Alone in the Dark Nominated

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