Alexandra Shipp

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Date of Birth:: July 16, 1991
Hometown:: Phoenix

Bio:
Alexandra Shipp (born Phoenix, Arizona on July 16, 1991) is an American actress. She starred on the Lifetime biopic Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B in 2014. She’s also appeared in Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, Switched at Birth, and Victorious. Alexandra also replaced Nick Cannon in the Drumline sequel.

Best Known For:
Alexandra is best known for playing the late R&B singer Aaliyah in Lifetime’s Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B.

Personal Life:
Not much is known about Alexandra’s personal life. She moved to Los Angeles at 17 to pursue an acting career.

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James McAvoy Dating ‘X-Men’ Co-star Alexandra Shipp After Announcing Divorce — Report

Has James McAvoy already found a new love in his life? Mere days after announcing his split from Anne-Marie Duff, his wife of nine years, the ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ star has reportedly gotten close to his co-star, Alexandra Shipp!

Professor X possibly dating Storm? No, it’s not the latest romantic plot twist in the issues of X-Men. James McAvoy, 37, has reportedly struck up a romance with his co-star, Alexandra Shipp, 24, even though he just revealed he’s about to divorce Anne-Marie Duff, 45.

May 20, 2016

‘Aaliyah:’ Did Zendaya & Alexandra Shipp Chat After Casting Shakeup?

When Zendaya dropped out of the ‘Aaliyah’ biopic and star Alexandra Shipp took her place, many wondered what really went down. Alexandra told HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY what it was like to come face-to-face with Zendaya after the drama.

Alexandra Shipp, 23, landed the role of Aaliyah for the Lifetime biopic after Zendaya, 18, was cast. The former Disney star dropped out of Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, and Alexandra stepped up to take her place. Alexandra revealed to HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY how fans reacted to the casting shakeup and whether there were any hard feelings with Zendaya after the switch up.

November 16, 2014

‘Aaliyah’: Controversial R. Kelly Romance Will Be Revealed In Biopic

Aaliyah was allegedly married, secretly and illegally, to R. Kelly in 1994 at the age of 15. Their controversial romance has remained one of the biggest mysteries of the superstar’s short life, and the truth behind the relationship will finally be revealed in ‘Aaliyah: The Princess Of R&B.’

Actress Alexandra Shipp, 23, who’s portraying the late Aaliyah in Lifetime’s Aaliyah: The Princess Of R&B, tells HollywoodLife.com what to expect in the highly-anticipated TV movie.

November 15, 2014

‘Drumline’: Nick Cannon & Alexandra Shipp Team Up For Sequel

It has been 12 years since the original release of the film, ‘Drumline’ and now, VH1 has released a sequel! Nick Cannon, the film’s producer, spoke to HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY about his main goal for releasing this movie! Lead actress, Alexandra Shipp, also shared her excitement with us surrounding this sequel!

Drumline: A New Beat premiered Oct. 27 on VH1! Not only did Nick Cannon produce this sequel, he also reprised his role as Devon Miles! We caught up with both Nick Cannon and the films leading lady, Alexandra Shipp, for an inside look of the new movie!

October 28, 2014

‘Aaliyah: The Princess Of R&B’: First Trailer For Lifetime Biopic Revealed

It’s finally here! After months of anticipation and a major cast shakeup, Lifetime has released the very first trailer for the network’s upcoming biopic ‘Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B.’ Watch it here!

Lifetime has released the first look at their upcoming biopic, Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, starring Alexandra Shipp, 23. The Nickelodeon actress stepped into the role, portraying the late Aaliyah, after Disney star Zendaya Coleman shockingly dropped out of the film in July.

September 28, 2014