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Kristen Bell Biography

Birth Name:Kristen Anne Bell

Birth Place:Huntington Woods, Michigan, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer, Director

Fast Facts

Delivered a public service announcement on behalf of the Healthy Living Campaign by Do Something in 2007
Has supported numerous animal rights organizations since high school that include the Michigan Humane Society as well as the ASPCA
Named World's Sexiest Vegetarian by PETA in 2006 and in 2013
Attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts to major in musical theater
Got married to actor Dax Shephard in 2013
Quote: "What I like about nerdiness, geekiness, is it doesn't really matter what you're into - it just means you're not a follower․ People who like what they like and don't apologize for it just because it's not mainstream․"
Quote: "[on "Veronica Mars"] "I loved Veronica right off the bat․ She was so strong and I think it is so important because there are so few shows that portray women, especially young women, as being strong and being able to stand up for themselves․""
Became the spokesperson for Neutrogena in 2011
Voiced the character Lucy Stillman in the video game "Assassin's Creed" franchise
Broke both of her wrists at once while playing street hockey with friends
Sometimes gets confused with actress Lauren Conrad
Appeared in the music video "Madder Red" by Yeasayer in 2010

Awards

2004OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2005Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: nominated
2005Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actress: winner
2005OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2005OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2005Satellite Award-Outstanding Actress in a Series, Drama: nominated
2005Satellite Award-Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2005Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Breakout Performance - Female: nominated
2005TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
2006Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: winner
2006Jury Prize-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2006Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actress: winner
2006OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2006Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Drama: nominated
2006Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actress: Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
2007Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: nominated
2007OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2008Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Comedy: nominated
2008Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Breakout Female: nominated
2009Saturn Award-Best Guest Performance in a Television Series: nominated
2009INOCA TV-Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
2009MTV Movie Award-Best WTF Moment: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actress of the Decade: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Romantic Comedy: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Comedy: nominated
2011Scream Award-Best Cameo: nominated
2012Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
2013EDA Female Focus Award-Best Animated Female: winner
2013EDA Special Mention Award-Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest: nominated
2013Streamy Award-Best Female Performance: Comedy: nominated
2014BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film: nominated
2014BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
2014BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
2014MTV Movie Award-Favorite Character: nominated
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Drama: nominated
2014Teen Choice Award-Choice Animated Movie: Voice: nominated
2016CinemaCon Award-Female Stars of the Year: winner
2017Critics' Choice Documentary Award-Best Song in a Documentary: nominated
2017IGN Award-Best Comedic TV Performance: nominated
2017TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2017The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
2018Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actress: nominated
2018INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018People's Choice Award-Favorite Comedy TV Star: nominated
2018Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actress of the Decade: nominated
2019Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2019Blimp Award-Favorite Female Voice from an Animated Movie: nominated
2019National Film and Television Award-Best Performance in an Animated Movie: nominated
2019OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2019People's Choice Award-Favorite Comedy TV Star: winner
2019WAFCA Award-Best Voice Performance: nominated
2020EDA Female Focus Award-Best Animated Female: nominated
2020Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actress: nominated
2020HFCS Award-Best Vocal/Motion Capture Performance: nominated
2020IGN Award-Best TV Ensemble: nominated
2020Blimp Award-Favorite Female Voice from an Animated Movie: nominated
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020OFTA Film Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2020People's Choice Award-Favorite Comedy TV Star: nominated
2021Family Film Award-Outstanding Actress in a Television Comedy: winner
2022People's Choice Award-The Female TV Star of 2022: nominated
2022People's Choice Award-The Comedy TV Star of 2022: nominated
2023Emmy-Outstanding Preschool Animated Series: nominated
2024Blimp Award-Favorite Female Voice From an Animated Movie: nominated
2024OFTA TV Hall of Fame-Character: winner
2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actress: nominated
2025Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2025OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2025WIN Award-Outstanding Actress Comedy Series: nominated
2026Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2026Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2026Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated