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Tara Reid Biography

Birth Name:Tara Donna Reid

Birth Place:Wyckoff, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Won a 2000 Young Hollywood Award as a cast member of "American Pie․"
  • Got her big break when she was cast in the soap opera "Days of Our Lives․"
  • Got her start in acting in the children's game show "Child's Play․"
  • Quote: "It would be the ultimate dream for me to win an Academy Award, be in love and have kids․ Then I would say, 'Life is great! I have done everything I wanted․' I keep trying to get closer to that․"
  • Well known for her role in the "American Pie" film series
  • Was a high-school classmate of actors Sarah Michelle Gellar and Macaulay Culkin

Awards

  • 2000Young Hollywood Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2004Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: nominated
  • 2004Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2006Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated