Tara Reid

**Tara Donna Reid** is a prominent American actress and model born on November 8, 1975. Regarded as a sex symbol, she refined her acting skills with her various roles from the late 1990s to the 2000s. While she gained significant recognition for her lead ensemble role as Vicky Lathum in the popular American Pie film series, she has also given commendable performances in movies such as Urban Legend (1998), Body Shots (1999), Josie and the Pussycats (2001), Van Wilder (2002), My Boss's Daughter (2003), and Alone in the Dark (2005). Her versatility in acting extends to television, where she has recurring roles as Ashley on Days of Our Lives and Danni Sullivan on Scrubs, and notably a co-lead role as April Wexler in the Sharknado television film series. Reid's foray into acting began at age six, making regular appearances on the game show Child's Play and starring in over 100 commercials. She established her place in Hollywood in 1997 and quickly gained fame by seamlessly transitioning to movies, beginning with The Big Lebowski in 1998. Despite its initial box office letdown, the film became a cult classic. Her subsequent appearances in Urban Legend, Cruel Intentions, and especially American Pie skyrocketed her career. Over time, Reid experienced a series of commercial and critical misfires, but her devotion to her craft remained unswerved. She has been featured on the cover of numerous magazines and has even ventured into the restaurant business, owning shares in three restaurant establishments.