Amanda Seyfried began acting at 15, gaining fame in Mean Girls. She starred in Mamma Mia!, Les Misérables, and won awards for her role in Mank. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people.
Amanda Michelle Seyfried, an American actress, singer, and songwriter, was born on December 3, 1985, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She is known for her roles in various films and TV series.
1990
Twin Peaks
In 1990, Amanda Seyfried appeared in four episodes of 'Twin Peaks' as Rebecca 'Becky' Burnett.
1992
MTV Movie & TV Awards
In 1992, Amanda Seyfried appeared in two episodes of the MTV Movie & TV Awards as a presenter and as herself.
2003
Audition for Mean Girls
In 2003, Amanda Seyfried auditioned to play Regina George in Mean Girls, but eventually portrayed Karen Smith, Regina's dim-witted 'plastic' friend and sidekick. The film was a box office success.
2004
Mean Girls
Amanda Seyfried rose to fame as an actress in the 2004 film 'Mean Girls' directed by Tina Fey, where she starred alongside Lindsay Lohan.
2005
Nine Lives
In 2005, Amanda Seyfried played the lead character Samantha in the film Nine Lives, which consisted of nine short films with different themes and an ensemble cast. Her performance earned her the Best Actress award at the Locarno International Film Festival.
2006
Big Love
From 2006 to 2010, Amanda Seyfried portrayed Sarah Henrickson in the HBO drama series Big Love. The show focused on a fictional fundamentalist Mormon family, where Seyfried played the role of Bill and Barb's first daughter.
2008
Lead role in 'Mamma Mia!'
In 2008, Amanda Seyfried starred in the ABBA-based musical film 'Mamma Mia!', which lifted her to A-list status. Co-starring with Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, and Colin Firth, the film was a global success.
2009-09-18
Jennifer's Body
In September 2009, Amanda Seyfried appeared in the comedy horror film Jennifer's Body as Anita 'Needy' Lesnicki, the best friend of the title character. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
2010-02-05
Dear John Film Release
The film adaptation of the novel 'Dear John' written by Nicholas Sparks, starring Amanda Seyfried alongside Channing Tatum, was released on February 5, 2010. Despite receiving generally negative reviews, it became the first film to dethrone Avatar at the top of the United States box office.
2010-03-26
Chloe Film Release
Amanda Seyfried starred as the title character in the erotic thriller 'Chloe', released on March 26, 2010. The film, directed by Atom Egoyan, was a commercial success and received favorable reviews, boosting Seyfried's industry acclaim.
2011-03-11
Red Riding Hood Film Release
Amanda Seyfried played the lead role of Valerie in Catherine Hardwicke's 'Red Riding Hood', released on March 11, 2011. The film received mostly negative reviews but managed to earn $90 million worldwide.
2012
Amanda Seyfried in Les Misérables
In 2012, Amanda Seyfried starred in the musical drama film Les Misérables. Her role in the movie showcased her versatility as an actress and garnered critical acclaim.
2013
Lovelace
In 2013, Amanda Seyfried starred in the film 'Lovelace', portraying the real-life pornographic actress Linda Lovelace.
2015
Amanda Seyfried worked with War Child and INARA to support children in war zones
Amanda Seyfried is actively involved in supporting and aiding children affected by war through her work with organizations like War Child and INARA.
2016-09-12
Engagement Confirmation with Thomas Sadoski
On September 12, 2016, Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski confirmed their engagement.
2017-03-12
Wedding of Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski
Actress and singer-songwriter Amanda Seyfried, aged 31, married actor Thomas Sadoski, aged 40, in a private ceremony on March 12, 2017.
2018
Mama Mia! Sequel
Amanda Seyfried played a prominent role in the 2018 sequel of 'Mama Mia!' alongside Meryl Streep.
2019
Seyfried's Role as Eve in The Art of Racing in the Rain
In 2019, Amanda Seyfried starred as Eve in 'The Art of Racing in the Rain', a comedy drama based on a best-selling book.
2020
Portrayal of Marion Davies in Mank
Amanda Seyfried received critical acclaim and nominations for the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Marion Davies in David Fincher's biopic Mank in 2020.
2021
Things Heard & Seen
Amanda Seyfried takes on the role of Catherine Claire in the project Things Heard & Seen in 2021.
2022
The Dropout
In 2022, Amanda Seyfried starred in the TV mini series 'The Dropout' where she portrayed convicted Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes, earning an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited series.
2023
The Crowded Room
Amanda Seyfried appears as Rya Goodwin in the series The Crowded Room consisting of 10 episodes in 2023.
2024
My Ex-Friend's Wedding
A project where Amanda Seyfried portrays the character of Candice in the year 2024.