Tiffany Thornton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tiffany Thornton
|
|
|---|---|
.jpg)
Thornton in 2010
|
|
| Born |
Tiffany Dawn Thornton
February 14, 1986 College Station, Texas, U.S.
|
| Occupation | Actress, radio personality, singer |
| Years active | 2003–2016 |
| Spouse(s) |
Chris Carney
(m. 2011; died 2015)Josiah Capaci
(m. 2017) |
| Children | 4 |
Tiffany Thornton, born on February 14, 1986, is an American actress, radio host, and singer. She is most famous for playing Tawni Hart on the Disney Channel shows Sonny with a Chance and So Random!.
Contents
Tiffany Thornton's Journey
Early Acting Roles
Tiffany Thornton started her acting career on television in 2004. Her very first role was in a show called Quintuplets. After that, she appeared in many popular TV shows. These included 8 Simple Rules, American Dreams, and The O.C.. She also had roles in Desperate Housewives and That's So Raven. Later, she appeared in Jericho, Wizards of Waverly Place, and Hannah Montana.
Becoming a Disney Star
In 2009, Tiffany became a big star on the Disney Channel. She played Tawni Hart in the series Sonny with a Chance. Tawni was a fun and stylish character. The show was very popular with young audiences.
Also in 2009, Tiffany starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Hatching Pete. After Sonny with a Chance finished its second season, the show changed. It became So Random! for its third season. Tiffany continued to play Tawni Hart in this new show, which aired from 2011 to 2012.
Life After Disney
After her time on Disney Channel, Tiffany explored other careers. From 2015 to 2016, she worked as a radio personality. She co-hosted a morning show called "Kramer and Tiffany" on KLAZ 105.9 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She also had her own show during the day.
By mid-2016, Tiffany started working as a recruitment advisor. She joined Champion Christian College in this role. She also writes a blog for DisneyBaby.com, sharing her experiences.
Personal Life
Tiffany Thornton was born in College Station, Texas. She went to Texas A&M University. While there, she often sang the national anthem at sports events. She is a Christian.
In December 2009, Tiffany got engaged to Christopher Carney. He was a probation officer and used to be a singer in a band. They got married on November 12, 2011. Their wedding took place at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas.
Tiffany and Christopher had their first son on August 14, 2012. Their second son was born on March 1, 2014. Sadly, Christopher Carney passed away in a car accident on December 4, 2015.
In January 2017, Tiffany started a relationship with Josiah Capaci. He was a family friend and a worship pastor. They announced their engagement on April 8, 2017. The couple got married on October 7, 2017. They have two daughters. Their first daughter was born on November 9, 2018, and their second daughter was born on July 21, 2021.
Film and Television Roles
Tiffany Thornton has appeared in several films and many television shows.
Movies
- 2009: Boo! (a short film)
- 2013: Unlucky Charms as Audrey
- 2014: The Dog Who Saved Easter as Karen
Television Shows
Tiffany has been in many TV series and movies. Here are some of her notable roles:
- 2004: Quintuplets as Stacy
- 2005: The O.C. as Ashley (3 episodes)
- 2006: That's So Raven as Tyler Sparks
- 2007–2008: Hannah Montana as Becky (2 episodes)
- 2007: Wizards of Waverly Place as Susan
- 2009–2011: Sonny with a Chance as Tawni Hart (main cast)
- 2009: Hatching Pete as Jamie Wynn (Disney Channel Original Movie)
- 2010: Fish Hooks as Doris Flores Gorgeous (voice role)
- 2011–2012: So Random! as Tawni Hart (main cast)
- 2011: Pixie Hollow Games as Glimmer (voice, TV special)
- 2012: Game Change as Meghan McCain (TV film)
- 2014–2015: Muertoons as Lupita (voice, main role)
Music
Tiffany Thornton has also recorded several songs. Many of these were for Disney projects.
Songs by Tiffany Thornton
- "Let It Go" (with Mitchel Musso) from Disney Channel Playlist (2009)
- "Some Day My Prince Will Come" for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Diamond Edition (2009)
- "Magic Mirror" for Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009)
- "I Believe" (with Kermit the Frog) (2009)
- "If I Never Knew You" from DisneyMania 7 (2010)
- "Kiss Me" from Sonny with a Chance soundtrack (2010)
- "Sure Feels Like Love" from Sonny with a Chance soundtrack (2010)
- "Gift of Grammar" (2011)
- "Bring Love to Me" from Grafted (2012)
- "Spotlight" (Ashton Taylor featuring Tiffany Thornton) from Fun In The Sun (2014)
Music Videos
Tiffany has appeared in music videos for some of her songs and other artists:
- 2008: "La La Land" by Demi Lovato
- 2009: "Someday My Prince Will Come" (Herself)
- 2009: "Let It Go" (with Mitchel Musso)
- 2009: "I Believe" (Herself with Kermit the Frog)
See also
In Spanish: Tiffany Thornton para niños
