Amanda Peet Biography

Fast Facts

• Is a spokesperson for Every Child by Two vaccination campaign, helping protect children against diseases and educate parents about immunizations for their children
• Graduated from Columbia University with a degree in history
• Decided to become an actress after studying with acting teacher Uta Hagen, and appeared in the off-Broadway "Awake and Sing" with actor Stephen Lang
• Quote: "And I also definitely love glamour․ I mean, I love getting dressed up, and having someone do my make-up and feeling pretty․ I'm not gonna lie about that, cause that's part of what I love about what I do․"
• Landed her first supporting role in "The Whole Nine Yards" with Matthew Perry and Bruce Willis, for which she received several award nominations
• After only six days of rehearsal, she filled in last minute for Marisa Tomei in a production of "This Is How It Goes․"
• Was the maid of honor at actress Lauren Holly's marriage to Francis Greco
• Made her TV debut by appearing in a Skittles commercial