Taylor Schilling

Taylor Schilling
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Taylor Schilling
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(40 y.o.)
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Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
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Biography of Taylor Schilling

Taylor Schilling is an American actress best known for her role as Piper Chapman in the Netflix dramedy series "Orange Is the New Black" (from 2013 to 2019). She also starred in the horror film "The Prodigy" (2019) and drama "Dear Edward" (2023).
American actress Taylor Schilling
American actress Taylor Schilling

Early Life

Taylor Schilling was born on July 27, 1984, in Boston, Massachusetts. Her mother, Patricia Miller, works at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and her father, Robert J. Schilling, is a former prosecutor. Her parents divorced when she was a child, but she remained close to both.
Taylor Schilling in her childhood
Taylor Schilling in her childhood
Taylor admits she was a shy kid with few friends. "I felt utterly unattractive. I was mocked for my height. Being 5'2" tall at 12 was quite something," Schilling shares. In middle school, Taylor Schilling joined a drama club. One of her first roles on stage was in the musical "Fiddler on the Roof." A significant milestone was her award for outstanding achievements at the Emerson College drama festival. These experiences encouraged the reserved Taylor to pursue acting professionally. After school, she enrolled at Fordham University, where she continued to participate in theater productions.
Taylor Schilling in her youth
Taylor Schilling in her youth
In 2006, having earned her bachelor's degree in arts, she joined the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University for postgraduate studies. However, she dropped out after her second year because endless auditions were taking up all her time. To make ends meet in the big city, Taylor worked as a nanny for a wealthy family in Manhattan.

Acting Career

Taylor Schilling made her acting debut in 2007 with a supporting role in the indie film "Dark Matter," directed by Shi-Zheng Chen and co-starring Meryl Streep.
Taylor Schilling's height is 173 cm
Taylor Schilling's height is 173 cm
After a two-year break, Taylor landed her second role—this time as a lead. She starred in NBC's medical drama "Mercy" as a doctor and war veteran who'd previously served as a military nurse. Despite receiving positive reviews, the series was canceled after just one season.
Taylor Schilling in the series 'Mercy'
Taylor Schilling in the series 'Mercy'
After the show ended, Taylor's career gained momentum. In 2011, she appeared in "Atlas Shrugged" before starring opposite Zac Efron in the romantic drama "The Lucky One" (2012). In the political thriller "Argo" (2012), she played the wife of Ben Affleck's character. She also landed the lead in the Canadian-Irish drama "Stay," playing a student who falls for her professor (Aidan Quinn).
Taylor Schilling and Zac Efron in 'The Lucky One'
Taylor Schilling and Zac Efron in 'The Lucky One'
In 2012, Schilling landed the role that would change everything. She was cast as the lead in Netflix's dramedy series "Orange Is the New Black," from the creator of "Mad About You" and "Sex and the City."
Taylor Schilling & Piper Kerman - Orange is the New Black Exclusive Interview
The series follows Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), a young woman from a privileged New York family who lands in prison because of her past involvement with ex-lover Alex (Laura Prepon). The charges turn Piper's life—and her relationship with fiancé Larry (Jason Biggs)—upside down.
Taylor Schilling and Laura Prepon in 'Orange Is the New Black'
Taylor Schilling and Laura Prepon in 'Orange Is the New Black'
The show became a massive hit, turning into one of the most-watched series in recent years. Taylor earned an Emmy nomination for her performance, though Julia Louis-Dreyfus took home the award for "Veep." She also garnered two Golden Globe nominations.
Taylor Schilling's Orange Is the New Black Sex Scene Accident
In 2015, Taylor starred in the comedy "The Overnight" alongside Adam Scott, Jason Schwartzman, and Judith Godrèche. Critics called the film "witty and unpredictable," praising Patrick Brice's sharp direction and the cast's compelling performances.

In 2017, she landed the lead role in the crime comedy "Take Me," directed by and co-starring Pat Healy. The following year, she nabbed three major roles: in the drama "The Public," directed by the filmmaker behind "The Path" (2010), in the sci-fi thriller "Titan" about superhumans, and in the comedy "Family" with Kate McKinnon.
Taylor Schilling in Titan
Taylor Schilling in Titan
On February 21, 2019, the horror film "The Prodigy" hit theaters, telling the story of Sarah (Taylor Schilling), a mother whose son falls under the influence of dark forces.
Taylor Schilling Learned A Lot From Her Child Co-Star In The Prodigy
In late July 2019, the seventh season of "Orange Is the New Black" was released. At the end of season six, Taylor's character Piper was released early from prison. However, she returned for the new season, alongside Laura Prepon as Piper's wife Alex Vause. The series introduced new characters, portrayed by Amanda Fuller and Vicci Martinez. In an interview, Schilling revealed her plans to bid farewell to Piper, hinting that season seven might be her swan song even if the show continued. Yet, the seventh season turned out to be the final one.

After "Orange Is the New Black" wrapped, Taylor popped up in the horror anthology "Monsterland," the COVID satire "The Bite," and the biographical series "Pam & Tommy" about Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's wild romance, where she played sex worker Erika.
Taylor Schilling in Pam & Tommy
Taylor Schilling in Pam & Tommy

Taylor Schilling's Personal Life

"I've had serious relationships with many people; I'm a very expansive person. Labels don't apply to me, and I've never felt a lack of love," Taylor Schilling has said. Little is known about her romances. In 2015, she was linked to actress and singer Carrie Brownstein, though both kept quiet about their relationship.
Taylor Schilling and Carrie Brownstein
Taylor Schilling and Carrie Brownstein
In a February 2018 Gotham Magazine interview, Schilling was pressed about a mysterious Brooklyn artist she'd been seen with. "I won't talk about that... but there is indeed someone special there. There are a lot of special people there. It's a special place," she responded coyly.
In 2019, Taylor's relationship with artist Emily Ritz became public.
Emily Ritz (right)
Emily Ritz (right)
Schilling practices transcendental meditation and Vipassana, which help her manage stress and overcome self-doubt.

Taylor Schilling Now

In February 2023, Apple TV+ premiered "Dear Edward" with Taylor Schilling in the lead role as Lacy Curtis, the aunt of young Edward, who loses his entire family in a plane crash. Lacy struggles with fertility issues and repeated miscarriages while being unprepared to care for her traumatized nephew. The show received mixed reviews and was canceled after its first season.
A scene from the series 'Dear Edward'
A scene from the series 'Dear Edward'
  • The only thing I`ve seen with Schilling is «Orange is the New Black» and I can confidently say that it is an amazing piece of work and would recommend it to everyone.
    2021-05-12 12:03:11
  • I didn`t know who this actress Taylor was, but the article was interesting!
    2021-04-23 22:45:44
  • I watched Mercy, where Schilling was the doctor. I have always liked such TV shows and films about medicine.
    2021-04-18 21:42:59
  • For my taste - Taylor Schilling is an incredible beauty and a gem of Hollywood! There would be more of them.
    2021-03-24 21:28:57
  • The pictures show a very beautiful Schilling, but honestly haven`t seen her anywhere before
    2021-01-10 10:31:06
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