Nikki Reed

A petite woman with brown hair and hazel eyes, Nikki Reed carries herself with the calm confidence of someone who has spent two decades in front of the camera. She stands 5'4" and maintains a slim build with an average frame. Nikki is an American actress, director, producer, writer, activist, business woman, and influencer from Los Angeles, California.

Nikki was born on Tuesday 17th of May 1988 to a hairdresser mother and a set designer father. Her parents divorced when she was two, and she grew up with her mother, eventually moving out at 14. She met director Catherine Hardwicke through her father, and together they co-wrote the script for Thirteen (2003), based on Nikki's teenage writings. When Hardwicke couldn't find the right actress, Nikki reluctantly took the lead role and earned critical acclaim. She went on to appear in The O.C. and later played Rosalie in the Twilight film series.

Today, Nikki is married to actor and model Ian Somerhalder. In addition to her acting and writing work, she has built a significant social media presence, with 3.9 million Instagram followers. Her heritage includes Ashkenazi Jewish, German, British Isles, and Italian roots.