Ashley Greene Khoury (born February 21, 1987) is an American actress. She is known for playing Alice Cullen in the film adaptations of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight novels.
Ashley Greene | |
|---|---|
 Greene in 2011 | |
| Born | February 21, 1987 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
Greene was born on February 21, 1987,[1] in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Her father, Joe Greene Sr., a former U.S. Marine,[2] owns a concrete construction business, while her mother, Michele (née Tatum), works for an insurance company. She is the younger of two children, with a brother. She was raised between Jacksonville and Middleburg.[3] Greene went to University Christian School before transferring to Samuel W. Wolfson High School when she was in tenth grade. She moved to Los Angeles at age 17 to pursue an acting career.[4][5][6]
Career
She initially planned to become a model, but was told that she was not tall enough at 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) to be a fashion model and should instead focus on acting in commercials.[4] After taking commercial and acting class, she fell in love with acting and realized that she preferred it over modeling. Greene graduated from high school early and moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.[4]
Early in her career, she appeared as a guest on such television programs, as Punk'd and Crossing Jordan. Greene's big break came in 2008, when she was cast as Alice Cullen in The Twilight Saga series of films, based on the novel series of the same name by Stephenie Meyer. The series consists of the films Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, which were respectively released in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.[7][8]
Greene portrayed Michelle Burkham in the drama film Skateland, which premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.[9]
She reunited with her Twilight co-star Kellan Lutz in the movie A Warrior's Heart (2011),[10] and also starred in thriller film Summer's Blood (2009)[11] and the Dark Castle Entertainment horror film The Apparition (2012).[12][13]
In 2013, Greene starred in the historical film CBGB about the former Manhattan music club with the same name.[14]
Personal life
Greene is a friend of her Twilight co-stars, Kellan Lutz and Jackson Rathbone, whom she knew before filming of the series began.[15][16] She has stated that she grew up watching football and is a Florida Gators fan.[17] In 2009, nude self-portraits of Greene were leaked onto the internet. Her attorneys threatened to sue various websites that published the pictures.[18][19][20][21]
Appearing nude in a bodypainted bikini, Greene posed for SoBe advertisements that ran in the 2010 issue of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.[22] In 2010, she received "The Style Icon Award" at Hollywood Life's Young Hollywood Awards, as well as an award from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals for representing Avon and their no testing on animals policy.[23][24]
Relationships
Greene dated Joe Jonas for a year before things ended in March 2011.[25] In October 2012, Greene was dating Reeve Carney and the couple split after being together for ten months. It was said that the couple's schedules and other projects took them away from each other.[26]
In 2009, Greene met her future husband Paul Khoury through mutual friends. In December 2016, Khoury asked Greene to be his wife while they were on a hike at the Bridal Veil Falls in New Zealand. The couple captured the moment on camera and announced their engagement on Instagram. On July 6, 2018, the couple tied the knot in a ceremony surrounded by California's redwood trees. The wedding was attended by celebrities including Aaron Paul, Josh Duhamel Zac Efron and Robert Pattinson among others. The couple's wedding was featured in Brides and they exchanged vows they'd written themselves during the ceremony. In March 2022, the couple announced they were expecting a baby. That September, Greene and Khoury welcomed their baby girl Kingsley Rainn Khoury.[27]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | King of California | McDonald's Customer | |
| 2008 | Otis | Kim #4 | |
| Twilight | Alice Cullen | ||
| 2009 | Shrink | Missy | |
| Summer's Blood | Summer Matthews | ||
| The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Alice Cullen | ||
| 2010 | Skateland | Michelle Burkham | |
| The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | Alice Cullen | ||
| Radio Free Albemuth | Rhonda | ||
| 2011 | A Warrior's Heart | Brooklyn Milligan | |
| Butter | Kaitlin Pickler | ||
| The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 | Alice Cullen | ||
| 2012 | LOL | Ashley | |
| The Apparition | Kelly | ||
| The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 | Alice Cullen | ||
| 2013 | CBGB | Lisa Kristal | |
| 2014 | Wish I Was Here | Janine | |
| Kristy | Violet | ||
| Burying the Ex | Evelyn Morrison | ||
| 2015 | Staten Island Summer | Krystal Manicucci | |
| Shangri-La Suite | Priscilla Presley | ||
| 2016 | Urge | Theresa | |
| In Dubious Battle | Danni Stevens | ||
| Max & Me | Rachel | Voice role | |
| 2018 | Accident Man | Charlie Adams | |
| Antiquities | Ellie | ||
| 2019 | Bombshell | Abby Huntsman | |
| 2020 | Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story | Jenny Burke | |
| 2021 | Aftermath | Natalie Dadich | Streaming film |
| One Shot | Zoe Anderson | as Ashley Greene Khoury | |
| 2022 | Wrong Place | Chloe Richards | |
| The Immaculate Room | Simone | [28] | |
| 2023 | The Retirement Plan | Ashley | |
| Some Other Woman | Renata | ||
| TBA | The Ritual | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Crossing Jordan | Ann Rappaport | Episode: "The Elephant in the Room" |
| Mad TV | Amber | Episode 11.17 | |
| Desire | Renata | Recurring role, 7 episodes | |
| 2008 | Shark | Natalie Faber | Episode: "Partners in Crime" |
| 2011–2012 | Pan Am | Amanda Mason | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
| 2012 | Americana | Alice Garano | Unsold television pilot |
| 2016 | Hell's Kitchen | Herself | Episode: "Dancing in the Grotto" |
| 2016–2017 | Rogue | Mia Rochland | Main role (seasons 3–4) |
| 2019 | Christmas on My Mind | Lucy Lovett | Television film |
| 2020 | The Charm Bracelet | Holly Hayes | Television film; as Ashley Greene Khoury |
Music video, video game, and web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Lyudi Invalidy / Dangerous and Moving | N/A | Music video for t.A.T.u |
| 2015 | Batman: Arkham Knight | Barbara Gordon / Oracle / Batgirl | Video game; voice role[29] |
| 2019 | Step Up: High Water | Nine Sanders | Web series; recurring role[30] |
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Work | Association | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Twilight | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie: Fresh Face Female | Won | |
| Scream Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |||
| Best Ensemble Cast | Nominated | ||||
| 2010 | The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Teen Choice Awards | Scene Stealer Female | Won | |
| Most Fanatic Fans (Shared with cast) | Won | ||||
| Herself | Young Hollywood Awards | The Style Icon Award | Won | [23] | |
| 2011 | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | Teen Choice Awards | Scene Stealer Female | Won | |
| 2012 | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 | Teen Choice Awards | Scene Stealer Female | Won | |
| Herself | Young Hollywood Awards | Female Superstar of Tomorrow | Won |
References
- ^ Avila, Daniela (February 24, 2022). "Ashley Greene Says She and Husband Paul Khoury 'Definitely' Want Kids: 'We Both Can't Wait'". People. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ "Ashley Greene". It's On with Alexa Chung (Interview). Interviewed by Chung, Alexa. July 16, 2009. Archived from the original on 2021-11-17. Retrieved July 18, 2009 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Q&A: Twilight's Ashley Greene". Vanity Fair (Interview). Interviewed by Frelinghuysen, Louisine. November 3, 2008. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ a b c Radish, Christina (November 18, 2008). "Ashley Greene in "Twilight"". Media Blvd Magazine. Archived from the original on 20 December 2008. Retrieved November 20, 2008.
- ^ Duerden, Nick (November 2008). "Dusk 'til dawn". ashleygreenefan.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2009.
- ^ Soergel, Matt (December 13, 2008). "From Jacksonville to Hollywood and a hit movie". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ Jocelyn Vena (February 23, 2009). "Ashley Greene Says 'New Moon' Script Tops 'Twilight'". MTV. Archived from the original on 12 March 2009. Retrieved March 30, 2009.
- ^ "Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Elizabeth Reaser, Nikki Reed, and Billy Burke Sign on to BREAKING DAWN; Plus Three New TWILIGHT: ECLIPSE Posters". Collider. May 19, 2010. Archived from the original on 26 May 2010. Retrieved May 20, 2010.
- ^ Brad Miska (March 21, 2010). "Ashley Greene Conjures Up 'The Apparition'". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on 24 March 2010. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
- ^ Larry Carroll (December 19, 2008). "Twilight' Siblings Ashley Greene And Kellan Lutz Reunite As Love Interests In 'Warrior". MTV. Archived from the original on 20 December 2008. Retrieved December 19, 2008.
- ^ "Summer (2009)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved August 15, 2009.
- ^ "Twilight Saga's Ashley Greene May Be Seeing an Apparition". Dreadcentral.com. February 1, 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
- ^ "Ashley Greene and Sebastian Stan Film The Apparition | ClevverTV – Latest Teen Entertainment News, Gossip, Movie Previews, Music, and More!". ClevverTV. April 1, 2010. Archived from the original on 5 April 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
- ^ "Star Tracks". people.com - Time Inc. Archived from the original on October 10, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ Murray, Rebecca (November 10, 2008). "Exclusive Interview with Kellan Lutz from Twilight". About.com. Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved November 14, 2008.
- ^ "Ashley Greene plays Twist's Celeb Fastball!". Twist. March 16, 2009. Archived from the original on 18 March 2009. Retrieved March 16, 2009.
- ^ "Spotted: Ashley Greene With A Major Sports Star At The Espy Awards!". MTV News. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ Orloff, Brian (2009-08-10). "Ashley Greene Threatens Legal Action over Nude Pictures – Scandals & Feuds, Ashley Greene". People. Archived from the original on August 12, 2009. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
- ^ "Ashley Greene Nude Pics Hit Web Pictures". CBS News. 2008-11-15. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
- ^ Duck, Charlotte. "Twilight star Ashley Greene threatens to sue over naked pictures". Glamour. Archived from the original on 2011-11-21. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
- ^ Condie, Suzanne (2009-08-12). "People: 'Twilight' star Ashley Greene nude photo scandal". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
- ^ "Ashley Greene Naked & Bodypainted For SoBe". The Huffington Post. January 8, 2010. Archived from the original on 9 January 2010. Retrieved January 9, 2010.
- ^ a b "BREAKING NEWS! Ashley Greene Will Receive The Style Icon Award At HollywoodLife's Young Hollywood Awards!". Hollywood Life. April 23, 2010. Archived from the original on 29 April 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2010.
- ^ "Twilight Star Snags PETA Award". People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. July 8, 2010. Archived from the original on 11 July 2010. Retrieved July 11, 2010.
- ^ "Joe Jonas' full relationship history: From Taylor Swift to Sophie Turner". Page Six. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Corneau, Allison (24 October 2012). "Ashley Greene, Reeve Carney Split". Us Weekly. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "Who Is Ashley Greene's Husband? All About Paul Khoury". Peoplemag. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (December 16, 2020). "Emile Hirsch, Kate Bosworth, Ashley Greene, M Emmet Walsh Board 'The Immaculate Room' Thriller". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ "Arkham Knight Voice Cast Revealed In New Trailer". IGN. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
- ^ Jarvey, Natalie (August 28, 2018). "Ashley Greene Joins Cast of YouTube's 'Step Up: High Water' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
External links
- Ashley Greene on X
- Ashley Greene at IMDb
