Lucy Hale

**Karen Lucille Hale**, better known as **Lucy Hale**, is an acclaimed American actress and singer. Born on June 14, 1989, in Memphis, Tennessee, Hale has made a name for herself across various genres and mediums. Early in her career, she found recognition for her roles in popular series such as 'Bionic Woman' where she played Becca Sommers and 'Privileged' where she starred as Rose Baker. It wasn't until she landed the role of Aria Montgomery in the Freeform series 'Pretty Little Liars' that she found her breakthrough. This role brought her global stardom, and critical acclaim to the extent she relieved seven Teen Choice Awards for it, the most for any actress in a single series. Aside from 'Pretty Little Liars', she has many notable credits including 'Stella Abbott' in 'Life Sentence', 'Katy Keene' in the titular series, and 'DC Lake Edmunds' in 'Ragdoll'. Her film credits are extensive with appearances in 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2', 'A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song', and as the lead in 'Truth or Dare', 'Dude', 'Fantasy Island', 'The Hating Game', and 'Which Brings Me to You'. In addition to acting, Hale has pursued a successful music career. She came into prominence in 2003 when she won the reality show 'American Juniors', a children's spin-off of Fox's 'American Idol'. She began as a solo artist in 2012 and has released music under notable labels like 'Jive', 'Hollywood', and 'DMG Nashville'. Her debut studio album, 'Road Between', was released in 2014. She has served as a host for 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' from 2016 to 2021. Her personal life has seen her advocating for addiction recovery after becoming sober from alcohol. Thus, Lucy Hale exemplifies a successful, multifaceted career in the entertainment industry, boasting an impressive discography and filmography.