Ahna O'Reilly

Ahna O'Reilly, born on September 21, 1984, is an American actress renowned for her role in the film **The Help** (2011). She embarked on her acting career in 2003 following her graduation from **Menlo School**. O'Reilly initially appeared in a film entitled **Bill the Intern** and later featured in other films like **Dinocroc**, **Nancy Drew**, **Just Add Water** and **Forgetting Sarah Marshall**. She also exhibited versatility in her career by acting in television series like CSI: NY, Unhitched, The Vampire Diaries and Prime Suspect. In 2011, O'Reilly starred in **The Help**, a period piece set in 1960s Mississippi that earned rave reviews and box office success, grossing $211,608,112 globally and winning various ensemble awards. She subsequently featured in the 2013 film **Jobs**, a biography of technology pioneer Steve Jobs, co-starring Ashton Kutcher and Josh Gad. O'Reilly also demonstrated her talent in theatre by participating in the off-Broadway production titled **The Robber Bridegroom** by the Roundabout Theatre Company in 2016. A cast recording featuring her performance was released the same year. O'Reilly also played the lead role in the film **Sleepwalker** in 2017. Personally, she was romantically involved with actor James Franco before their break-up in 2011. As of 2021, she is married to writer and producer Dave Andron.