Who is Tara Reid?
Tara Reid Biography: Tara Donna Reid (born November 8, 1975), known simply as Tara Reid, is an American actress best known for her roles in the films American Pie, The Big Lebowski, and Sharknado. Her acting career began in the early 1990s with small roles in television shows and movies. Her breakout role came in the 1999 film American Pie, in which she played the character Vicki Vale. The role catapulted her into the mainstream and made her a household name.
Since then, Tara Reid has appeared in a variety of films and television shows, including the cult classic The Big Lebowski and the Syfy original movie Sharknado. She is an accomplished actress who has established herself as one of the biggest female actresses in Hollywood. Her talent and charisma have made her a fan favorite, and she continues to captivate audiences with her performances.
Early Life
Tara Donna Reid was born on November 8, 1975, in Wyckoff, New Jersey, United States. She was raised by her parents, Donna Bennett and Thomas Reid, who were both teachers and proprietors of a daycare facility. Her father also worked on Wall Street. She has a diverse ancestry that includes Irish, Scottish, Italian, French, Hungarian, and English roots.
Tara Reid attended the Professional Children’s School in Manhattan, where she was classmates with Christina Ricci, Jerry O’Connell, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Donald Faison, and Macaulay Culkin.
Tara Reid has two younger siblings, Colleen Reid and Patrick John Reid, as well as another brother, Tommy Reid. Her family background and education have significantly shaped her as an actress and a person.
| PROFILE SUMMARY | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Tara Donna Reid |
| Stage Name: | Tara Reid |
| D.O.B: | 8 November 1975 (age [calculate_years datestring=”11/8/1975″] years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Wyckoff, New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.65 m |
| Parents: | Donna Bennett, Thomas Reid |
| Siblings: | Colleen Reid, Patrick John Reid, Tommy Reid |
| Husband • Spouse: | Not Married |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Nathan Montpetit-Howar (2022), Zack Kehayov (2011), Michael Axtmann (2010), Julien Jarmoune (2008), Carson Daly (2000-2001), Ted Dhanik (2017-2019), Erez Eisen (2013-2016), Cedric Benaroch (2004), Sergei Fedorov (2004-2005), Kyle Boller (2004), Wayne Boich (2003-2004), Tom Brady (2002), Devon Sawa (1998-1999), Steve Burton (1994-1996), Doug Reinhardt (2011), Michael Lillelund (2010-2011), Jay Lyon (2007), Salvatore Angelucci (2007), Koby Abberton (2006 – 2007), Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis (2005), Cody Leibel (2004), Joe Francis (2003), Trace Ayala (2003), George Maloof (2003), Jeremy Shockey (2003) |
| Children: | N/A |
| Occupation: | Actress • TV Personality |
| Net Worth: | $5 million |
Personal Life
Tara Reid has been engaged several times throughout her life. She was engaged to Zack Kehayov in 2011, Michael Axtmann in 2010, Julien Jarmoune in 2008, and Carson Daly from 2000-2001. However, all of these engagements ultimately ended in breakups.
In addition to her engagements, Tara Reid has also been in a number of relationships with other notable individuals. She was in a relationship with Ted Dhanik from 2017 to 2019, Erez Eisen from 2013 to 2016, Cedric Benaroch in 2004, Sergei Fedorov from 2004 to 2005, Kyle Boller in 2004, Wayne Boich from 2003 to 2004, Tom Brady in 2002, Devon Sawa from 1998 to 1999, and Steve Burton from 1994 to 1996.
Tara Reid has also been rumored to have encountered some other high-profile individuals, including Doug Reinhardt, Michael Lillelund, Jay Lyon, Salvatore Angelucci, Koby Abberton, Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis, Cody Leibel, Joe Francis, Trace Ayala, George Maloof, and Jeremy Shockey. However, the details of these encounters remain unconfirmed.
Tara Reid is currently dating Nathan Montpetit-Howar, a record producer.
Career
Tara Reid began acting at the tender age of six, appearing on the game show Child’s Play and in over 100 commercials for various companies. As a teenager, she had a recurring role on the television show Saved by the Bell: The New Class.
In 1997, Tara Reid moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in acting. She landed her breakthrough role in the 1998 film The Big Lebowski, which was a box-office disappointment but has since become a cult classic. Later that same year, she appeared in the horror film Urban Legend, a financial success that spawned two sequels. In 1999, she played a small role in the blockbuster Cruel Intentions.
Tara Reid‘s first taste of mainstream success came when she played the virginal Vickie in the hit comedy American Pie, which grossed over $100 million in the United States. She reprised the role in the sequel American Pie 2, which earned over $145 million in the US.
Following the success of American Pie 2, Tara Reid starred in a series of commercial and critical flops, including Josie and the Pussycats and Van Wilder. She also appeared in the film Dr. T & the Women, directed by Robert Altman. She returned to television as a recurring character on the NBC sitcom Scrubs, appearing in 11 episodes of the show’s third season.
In 2005, Tara Reid co-starred in the horror film Alone in the Dark alongside Christian Slater. Her mispronunciation of Newfoundland in the film became a popular internet meme. Critics poorly received the film, and she was nominated for a Razzie Award for Worst Actress.
Net Worth
Tara Reid, the esteemed American actress, is rumored to have amassed a fortune of $5 million throughout her successful career in the entertainment industry. She made her cinematic debut in the late 1980s and has since been featured in a plethora of successful films and television programs.
In addition to her acting pursuits, Tara Reid has also lent her talent to modeling and brand ambassador work, which has no doubt contributed to her impressive net worth. It is said that the majority of her riches stem from her tenure in the world of entertainment.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @Tarareid
- Twitter handle: @Tarareid
Filmography
- A Return to Salem’s Lot
- The Big Lebowski
- Girl
- I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
- Urban Legend
- What We Did That Nigh
- Cruel Intentions
- Around the Fire
- Body Shots
- Dr. T & the Women
- Just Visiting
- Josie and the Pussycats
- American Pie
- Van Wilder
- Devil’s Pond
- My Boss’s Daughter
- Alone in the Dark
- The Crow: Wicked Prayer
- Silent Partner
- Incubus
- If I Had Known I Was a Genius
- 7-10 Split/Strike
- Senior Skip Day
- Vipers
- Clean Break/Unnatural Causes
- The Big Lebowski
- The Fields Bonnie
- American Reunion
- Last Call
- The Hungover Games
- Charlie’s Farm
- Tie the Knot
- Worthless
- Due Justice
- Bus Party To Hell
- A Royal Christmas Ball
- Ouija House
