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Biography of Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried is an American actress who began her career as a model at a young age. Her singing abilities would later make her a natural fit for musical films.

Early Years

Amanda Seyfried was born on December 3, 1985, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Her middle name is Michelle. She has an older sister, Jennifer, who's also in show business; she's the vocalist for rock band "Love City". Amanda's parents, however, are not connected to the entertainment industry: her mother, Ann, is a psychotherapist, and her father, Jack, worked as a pharmacist.

Seyfried started modeling at just 11 years old. She quickly landed a contract with modeling agency "Image," which booked her for photoshoots and children's clothing campaigns. After switching agencies twice, she graced the covers of several Francine Pascal romance novels before wrapping up her modeling career in high school to focus on acting.

In 2003, the future actress graduated from high school and moved to New York, where she enrolled at Fordham University.

Acting Career

Amanda Seyfried kicked off her acting career as Lucy in the TV series "As the World Turns" (1999). She quickly landed a role in the long-running soap opera "All My Children," appearing in three episodes in 2003.

Amanda Seyfried in the TV series 'All My Children'

She then made brief appearances in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (2004) and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2006). Between these roles, she snagged a part in "Veronica Mars" (2004), starring Kristen Bell, and made her big-screen debut in the comedy "Mean Girls" (2004) with Lindsay Lohan.

Amanda Seyfried in the movie 'Mean Girls'

The film became a milestone in the actress's career, but it brought her not only fame but also some uncomfortable baggage from her role. In an interview with Marie Claire, Amanda revealed that guys on the street recognized her only because of her character Karen Smith's memorable line. In that scene, she said about her "fifth sense": "My breasts can always tell when it's going to rain." The actress looks back on this episode negatively, as young Amanda wasn't prepared for such uncomfortable reactions from male fans. "I was only 18 years old. It's just disgusting," she shared.

Mean Girls - Karen

2005 marked a turning point in her career, with several films where she stepped beyond episodic or secondary roles, including Rodrigo Garcia's "Nine Lives" and "Alpha Dog" alongside Justin Timberlake and Sharon Stone. Her performance in the former earned her an award at the Locarno International Film Festival, and the "Mean Girls" cast was recognized at the MTV Movie Awards that year.

Amanda Seyfried in the movie 'Alpha Dog'

Starting in 2006, Seyfried starred in the TV series "Big Love" for several seasons. This didn't stop her from working in feature films and other TV projects. A highlight of this period was the musical "Mamma Mia!" (2008), featuring a star-studded cast including Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, and Colin Firth.

Lay All Your Love On Me - Amanda Seyfried - Mamma Mia (2008)

After "Mamma Mia!", Seyfried's filmography featured fewer throwaway projects and a much greater variety of genres. She starred in the intense horror films "Jennifer's Body" (2009) and "Chloe" (2009), followed by the romantic "Dear John" (2010) and "Letters to Juliet" (2010).

Amanda Seyfried in the movie 'Jennifer's Body'

She returned to musicals with "Les Misérables" (2012), working alongside stars like Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman.

In My Life/A Heart Full Of Love - Les Miserables

Seyfried didn't shy away from smaller roles if the project was interesting, as seen in Seth MacFarlane's "A Million Ways to Die in the West" (2014) and later in "Ted 2" (2015).

In Time - Best scene

The 2015 adventure film "Pan" flopped with critics and audiences, earning Seyfried a Razzie nomination.

Amanda joined the revived "Twin Peaks" series (2017), then moved on to the experimental "Anon" and the crime comedy "The Art of Racing in the Rain" in 2018.

Amanda Seyfried in the TV series 'Twin Peaks'

In 2017, Seyfried opened up about her struggle with a psychosomatic illness, saying an earlier diagnosis would have made her life more balanced and simpler. Understanding the root of her fears and anxieties now lets her take full control of the situation.

In summer 2018, she threw herself into promoting "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" (2018), hitting premieres and making appearances at various shows and events.

I've Been Waiting For You - Amanda Seyfried - Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)

In 2020, she starred in David Fincher's biographical drama "Mank". The film follows screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz (Gary Oldman) as he writes the screenplay for Orson Welles' debut film "Citizen Kane," drawing partly on the drama surrounding media magnate William Hearst and actress Marion Davies. Seyfried's portrayal of Davies earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

According to Seyfried, "Mank" was her most challenging project, as Fincher, a notorious perfectionist, would shoot scenes for days on end, even those without her lines. Still, she found the experience incredibly valuable.

Seyfried also starred in the psychological horror "You Should Have Left," which earned critical praise and showcased her compelling on-screen chemistry with Kevin Bacon.

A scene from the movie 'You Should Have Left'

In April 2021, the horror film "Things Heard & Seen" premiered on Netflix with Seyfried in the lead role. Critics called the film "decent but charmingly mystical."

Amanda Seyfried in the movie 'Things Heard & Seen'

Amanda Seyfried's Personal Life

While filming "Mamma Mia!" in 2008, Amanda met Dominic Cooper, sparking a romance that lasted until 2010.

From 2013 to 2015, Amanda dated fellow actor Justin Long.

Amanda found love again with Thomas Sadoski, her co-star in "The Last Word" (2017). The couple got engaged just months after going public with their relationship. They tied the knot in a private ceremony in March 2017, around the same time Amanda welcomed their daughter, Nina Rain.

Amanda Seyfried with her husband and daughte

In September 2020, Amanda and Thomas welcomed their second child, a son.

In 2016, Amanda revealed that she has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She's been on antidepressants since age 19, which has helped make her OCD symptoms much more manageable. Still, she admits to having certain compulsions:

I want people to dine in the house. And I always worry about how people use stoves. It's a control thing. Yes, it's about gas. You can easily burn something if you leave the oven or stove on.

Amanda Seyfried Now

In spring 2022, Amanda starred as Elizabeth Holmes in Hulu's true-crime miniseries "The Dropout," about the rise and fall of Theranos and its revolutionary blood-testing technology. Holmes was once a Forbes darling with a billion-dollar valuation, but as time went on, the company failed to deliver on its promises. When investigators dug deeper, Holmes was exposed as a fraud. The series traces Holmes' journey from ambitious young entrepreneur to convicted fraudster.

June 2023 saw the premiere of "The Crowded Room," an anthology series exploring mental health. Amanda plays a psychiatrist helping Tom Holland's character navigate his psychological struggles while fighting to prove his innocence in a murder case.

Amanda Seyfried talks about her new thriller, 'The Crowded Room'

Rosa Stewart

Long time didn`t see her in main roles. I hope everything will be fine, she`s got the future.

2021-04-12 15:10:24
John Moore

I remember very well her role with Timberlake, decent movie.

2021-04-11 21:59:31
Barry Shelton

Amanda has time to win her Oscar. I also remember her playing in horror movies as an actress.

2021-03-19 10:02:45
Janet Parks

I can`t point Seyfried`s general main role but you can indeed see her in many movies.

2021-03-13 23:30:19
Eileen Bryant

My favorite Amanda is always charming in all her roles.

2021-01-10 19:58:55
Kai WATERSTONE

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2018-12-21 04:40:24

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Biography of Amanda Seyfried

Early Years

Acting Career

Amanda Seyfried's Personal Life

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