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Nikki Reed

Nikki Reed
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Also Known As:
Rosalie Hale
Date of Birth:
May 17, 1988
Hometown:
West Los Angeles

Bio:
Nikki Reed (born Nicole Houston Reed on May 17, 1988 in West Los Angeles, California) is an American film and television actress, singer-songwriter and model. She played a lead role in 2003’s film Thirteen, but her career as an actress truly skyrocketed when she portrayed vampire Rosalie Hale in 2008’s Twilight as well as the rest of the series. As a singer, Reed has recorded music with her ex-husband, Paul McDonald, and they released an EP in 2012 titled The Best Part. Reed’s television credits include roles on the shows The O.C. and CollegeHumor Originals. Reed will star in the 2015 films Scout, The Sunday Horse and The Highway Is for Gamblers.

Best Known For:
Nikki Reed is best known for her role as vampire Rosalie Hale in The Twilight Saga franchise.

Personal Life:
Nikki and American Idol‘s Paul McDonald confirmed their engagement in June 2011 and married on October 16, 2011. In March 2014, they announced that they had separated, and they divorced in January 2015. Nikki began dating The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder in early 2014, and they announced their engagement in February 2015. On April 26, 2015, the pair wed. Nikki and Ian happily shared the exciting news that they are expecting their first child together on May 4, 2017.

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Nina Dobrev Disses Nikki Reed? – Slams ‘Fake Bi*ches’ In New Message

Oh boy. Nina is throwing major shade at the ‘fake bi*ches’ of the world and wants them gone. Is her new message directed towards ex Ian Somerhalder’s fiancée, Nikki Reed?
This could get ugly. Nina Dobrev, 25, posted a bold new message on Instagram and we can’t help but wonder who it’s about. Given the very dramatic situation of Ian Somerhalder, 36, and Nikki Reed’s reported engagement and the fact that Nikki and Nina used to be friends, is Nina calling out Nikki for being “fake?” Click to read the whole message!

January 24, 2015
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Nina Dobrev: Congratulating Ian & Nikki On Engagement? — The Truth

Nina is ‘devastated’ after Ian Somerhalder proposed to Nikki Reed, but we also know that the ‘Vampire Diaries’ beauty is anything but ‘petty.’ So is she being the bigger person and congratulating the couple on their engagement? HollywoodLife.com has the EXCLUSIVE scoop!
There was probably a time when Nina Dobrev, 26, thought she might be the future Mrs. Ian Somerhalder — but those days are long gone now. So has Nina congratulated her ex-boyfriend and current Vampire Diaries co-star, Ian, 36, on his new fiancee, Nikki Reed, 26? Here’s what we know.

January 19, 2015
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Ian Somerhalder & Nikki Reed: Why She’ll Take His Name After Marriage

Nikki Reed is about to become Mrs. Ian Somerhalder! The ‘Twilight’ alum is planning to take Ian’s last name after they get married, and now HollywoodLife.com can EXCLUSIVELY reveal why!
Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder are headed for the altar and we can’t wait for them to become husband and wife! While many famous women in Hollywood opt to keep their maiden names after they get married, Nikki, 26, will not be one of them. Here’s why.

January 19, 2015
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Nikki Reed & Paul McDonald’s Divorce Settled: Ready To Marry Ian?

Once Nikki Reed’s divorce from Paul McDonald is final, she is free to marry her new man, Ian Somerhalder. The divorce is nearly final and the settlement has just been revealed. Nikki is walking away with the most assets!
Nikki Reed, 26, is reported to gain the most from her divorce from Paul McDonald, 30. The pair filled in May 2014, and while things are not final just yet, the divorce settlement has been released. Once all is said and done, Nikki can finally walk down the isle again with her hunk Ian Somerhalder, 36!

January 2, 2015
Nina Dobrev Leaving The Vampire Diaries

Nina Dobrev: Her Secret Plans Accelerated By Ian Somerhalder & Nikki Reed

With Ian Somerhalder’s romance with Nikki Reed thrown in her face on set, Nina Dobrev is more motivated than ever. HollywoodLife.com has learned EXCLUSIVELY Nina’s secret plans to expand her career beyond just ‘The Vampire Diaries.’
Nina Dobrev, 25, is young and so talented. She’s been the star of The Vampire Diaries for six seasons, juggling numerous roles, and a source reveals to HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY that Nina wants to continue to grow as an actress and do more movies. Plus, it’s really bothering her that co-star and ex-boyfriend Ian Somerhalder, 35, is bringing new love Nikki Reed, 26, on the show set, so she’s been thinking ahead more than ever.

October 18, 2014
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Ian Somerhalder: Blind To How Nikki Reed PDA Upsets Nina Dobrev On Set

Ian has no qualms about bringing his new girlfriend, Nikki Reed, to the set of ‘The Vampire Diaries,’ even though it’s causing a lot of drama with his ex, Nina Dobrev, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. In fact, Ian is being very ‘insensitive’ about the entire situation!
It’s pretty clear that Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed are in love, but they’ve been spending a lot of time together on the set of The Vampire Diaries, and it’s causing a lot of drama, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. We’ve learned that Ian’s ex and co-star, Nina Dobrev, is so upset over the fact that she has to witness their public displays of affection on a regular basis, and he’s oblivious to any of it!

October 16, 2014
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‘Vampire Diaries’: Nikki Reed Banned From Set For Nina Dobrev’s Sake?

Is Nina leaving ‘The Vampire Diaries?’ Producers are worried the actress might jump ship because Ian Somerhalder is flaunting his new relationship with Nikki Reed all over the set, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed have been flaunting major PDA all over the set of The Vampire Diaries, and it’s upsetting Ian’s ex and co-star Nina Dobrev, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. Because of this, producers are worried that Nina may leave the CW series when her contract expires at the end of season six.

October 16, 2014
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