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Shannon Elizabeth
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Elizabeth at the 2021 GalaxyCon
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Born |
Shannon Elizabeth Fadal
September 7, 1973 |
Occupation |
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Years active | 1991–present |
Notable work
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American Pie Scary Movie Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Love Actually |
Spouse(s) |
Joseph D. Reitman
(m. 2002; div. 2005)
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Relatives | Tamsen Fadal (cousin) |
Shannon Elizabeth Fadal (born September 7, 1973) is an American actress and poker player. A teen idol of the 1990s and 2000s, Elizabeth is best known for her roles in the films Tomcats, Scary Movie, and Love Actually. She also starred in the films Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Thirteen Ghosts, Cursed, and Night of the Demons, and played a recurring role in the sitcom That '70s Show and Saved by the bell, was a series regular in Cuts.
Elizabeth splits her time between Cape Town, South Africa, and the USA, and runs her non-profit organization, an animal rescue turned conservation organization she co-created in 2001—previously Animal Avengers. The Foundation has also launched One Woman's Legacy, a scholarship program that helps African women break through the glass ceiling in conservation studies. She is a professional poker player, and in 2006 was named "one of the leading celebrity poker players."
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Early life
Elizabeth was born in Houston, Texas, to a father of Lebanese ancestry, and to a mother of German, English and Irish ancestry. She was raised in Waco, Texas, from 3rd grade through high school; Elizabeth graduated from Waco High School in 1991. In high school, she was a member of the tennis team and at one point considered a professional tennis career. Elizabeth worked as a model for Ford & Elite models before she began a career in film.
Career
Elizabeth appeared in several Hollywood films, including Scary Movie, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Tomcats. Elizabeth starred in the UPN series Cuts until the show was canceled in May 2006. Elizabeth recurred in That '70s Show for a number of episodes.
She provided the likeness and voice for Serena St. Germaine in the 2004 video game James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing. Elizabeth was one of the celebrities on an episode of NBC's Thank God You're Here along with Tom Green, Chelsea Handler, and George Takei. Elizabeth was among the cast of the sixth season of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with Derek Hough. Elizabeth was the seventh star eliminated from the competition.
In 2006, Elizabeth described poker as her second career and was called "one of the leading celebrity poker players." At that time, she visited the Las Vegas Valley up to three times each month to participate in poker games with top players. Elizabeth does not appear to have been as active a poker player since scoring 12 tournament cashes from 2006 through 2010 – she has only one tournament cash (in 2013) thereafter.
Elizabeth played in the Main Event of the 2005 World Series of Poker under the guidance of Daniel Negreanu, and won a special tournament celebrating the opening of a new poker room at Caesars Palace hotel in January 2006, beating out 83 celebrities and poker professionals to win $55,000. She also cashed four times in the World Series of Poker in 2006 and 2007, but again busted out of the Main Event early. In 2007, she advanced to the semi-finals of the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship in a field consisting of the top poker professionals before losing to eventual champion Paul Wasicka.
Elizabeth also featured in Chris Brown's "Next to You" music video as Brown's girlfriend in 2011. In 2019 she reprised her role as Justice in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.
In 2022, it was announced that Shannon Elizabeth would star in the comedy film Plan B, alongside Jon Heder and Tom Berenger.
Personal life
Elizabeth was married to actor Joseph D. Reitman from 2002 to 2005. She is now married to Simon Borchert. She is an environmentalist and vegan. She is a cousin of New York-based television host and relationship coach Tamsen Fadal. Animal Avengers, a non-profit animal rescue organization founded by Elizabeth and her then-husband Reitman, is dedicated to rescuing and finding a home for homeless pets, reducing pet overpopulation, promoting responsible pet guardianship and preventing animal cruelty.
Among many fundraising events, Team Bodog raised over $50,000 for Animal Avengers in a celebrity poker night on October 8, 2005. The event was hosted by tournament director Matt Savage. In 2016, she began participating in numerous other Bodog-sponsored charity events as well. The organization, based in Brazil, lead 3D printing of prosthetic body parts for animals, including a beak for goose Victoria.
Elizabeth has served as the spokesperson for Farm Sanctuary's Adopt a Turkey program, urging people to adopt a turkey instead of eating one for Thanksgiving. She uses social media, particularly Instagram posts, to raise awareness about rhino poaching at the Poached Rhino fundraiser.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Jack Frost | Jill Metzner | Credited as Shannon Elizabeth Fadal |
1997 | Blast | Hostage | |
1998 | Blade Squad | Nurse | TV film |
1999 | Seamless: Kidz Rule | Nicole | |
1999 | Dying to Live | Vanessa Canningham | TV film |
2000 | Scary Movie | Buffy Gilmore | |
2000 | Evicted | Princess | |
2000 | Dish Dogs | Anne | |
2001 | Tomcats | Natalie Parker | |
2001 | Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back | Justice | |
2001 | Thirteen Ghosts | Kathy Kriticos | |
2002 | Survivin' the Island | Office worker | Uncredited |
2003 | The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron | Courtney | TV film |
2003 | Love Actually | Harriet | |
2004 | Johnson Family Vacation | Chrishelle Rene Boudreau | |
2005 | Cursed | Becky Morton | Cameo |
2005 | Confessions of an American Bride | Sam | TV film |
2005 | The Kid & I | Shelby Roman | |
2007 | The Grand | Toni | |
2008 | Deal | Michelle | |
2008 | You Belong to Me | Alex Wilson | TV film |
2009 | Night of the Demons | Angela Feld | |
2011 | A Novel Romance | Adi Schwartz | |
2012 | American Reunion | Nadia | Cameo |
2012 | A Green Story | Kelly | |
2012 | Golden Winter | Jessica Richmond | |
2013 | In the Dark | Linda | TV film |
2013 | Catch a Christmas Star | Nikki Crandon | TV film |
2014 | The Outsider | Margo | |
2015 | Marshall's Miracle | Cynthia Willenbrock | |
2016 | Swing Away | Zoe Papadopoulos | Executive producer |
2019 | Jay and Silent Bob Reboot | Justice Faulken | |
2021 | Playing With Beethoven | Bryn | (post-production) |
2023 | Death on the Border | Maddy | |
A Home for the Holidays | Ella | ||
2024 | Plan B | Anne McNally |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1996 | Arliss | Anya Slovachek | Episode: "Crossing the Line" |
1996 | Hang Time | Nicole Barrett | Episode: "Green-Eyed Julie" |
1996 | Baywatch | Girl at Pier Party (uncredited) | Episode: "Baywatch Angels" |
1997 | USA High | Melanie | Episode: "Internet Love Story" |
1997 | Step by Step | Cindi | Episode: "Can't Buy Me Love" |
1998 | Pacific Blue | Jo | Episode: "Damaged Goods" |
1999 | G vs E | Cherry Valence | Episode: "Men Are from Mars, Women Are Evil" |
2002 | Just Shoot Me! | Karen | Episode: "About a Boy" |
2002 | Off Centre | Dawn | |
2002 | The Twilight Zone | Sondra Lomax | Episode: "Dream Lover" |
2003–2005 | That '70s Show | Brooke | 9 episodes |
2004 | One on One | Tiffany Sherwood | Episode: "Splitting Hairs" |
2004 | Punk'd | Herself | Episode: "Carmelo Anthony, Shannon Elizabeth and Jena Malone" |
2005–2006 | Cuts | Tiffany Sherwood | 31 episodes |
2005 | MADtv | Herself | Episode: "OK Go" |
2005 | King of the Hill | Candee (Voice) | |
2008 | Dancing with the Stars | Herself | Season 6 Contestant; 6th place |
2013 | What Not to Wear | Herself | Episode: "Shannon Elizabeth" |
2013 | Melissa & Joey | Anita | Episode: "The Unfriending" |
2018 | Celebrity Big Brother | Herself | Evicted on Day 17 |
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing | Serena St. Germaine (voice) | |
2009 | Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust | Amy Loveheart (voice) |
Dancing with the Stars
Week # | Dance / Song | Judge's scores | Result | Ref | ||
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Inaba | Goodman | Tonioli | ||||
1 | Cha-Cha-Cha / "Shut Up and Drive" | 7 | 7 | 7 | No Elimination | |
2 | Quickstep / "Swing With Me" | 8 | 8 | 8 | Safe | |
3 | Jive / "Goody Two Shoes" | 8 | 8 | 8 | Safe | |
4 | Viennese Waltz / "Keep Holding On" | 9 | 10 | 9 | Safe | |
5 | Samba / "Pon de Replay" | 8 | 8 | 7 | Safe | |
6 | Rumba / "True Colors" Group Country Western / "Cotton Eyed Joe" |
8 No |
8 Scores |
8 Given |
Safe | |
7 | Tango / "Tanguedia II"
Mambo / "Ain't Nothing Wrong with That" |
9 8 |
9 8 |
9 8 |
Eliminated |
See also
In Spanish: Shannon Elizabeth para niños