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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 Kept In The Dark Over Ex Ian Somerhalder & Nikki Reed Dating

It’s hard to believe Nina Dobrev had no idea about Nikki Reed and ex-boyfriend Ian Somerhalder’s romantic feelings for each other because they’re all close friends. But, ‘Nina hasn’t been told anything’ about Nikki and Ian’s relationship, an insider tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
Before Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder started dating, they used to go on double dates with their respective ex’s Paul McDonald and Nina Dobrev. HollywoodLife.com has now learned EXCLUSIVELY that Nina, 25, had no idea about Nikki, 26, and 35-year-old Ian’s ongoing love affair. Did Nikki break the classic “don’t date a friend’s ex” rule?

July 22, 2014
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Ian Somerhalder ‘Smitten’ With New Fling Nikki Reed

Fans went wild when Nikki and Ian stepped out for a run together on July 19, sparking rumors that the two were more than just friends. Ian appears to be totally ‘smitten’ with Nikki, a top body language expert tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY — but is the feeling mutual?
Talk about a hot couple! The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder, 35, and Twilight actress Nikki Reed, 26, have been friends for years, but now it looks like the duo are taking things to the next level. The pair were spotted looking very close at the Studio City Farmers Market in Los Angeles on July 20, and Ian seemed totally “smitten” with his new leading lady, body language expert Dr. Lillian Glass tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.

July 21, 2014
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Nikki Reed’s Ex Paul McDonald: ‘Totally Heartbroken’ Over Split

Pool Paul. HollywoodLife.com has learned EXCLUSIVELY that, Nikki Reed’s ex, Paul McDonald is ‘totally heartbroken’ over the couple’s breakup and Nikki’s new relationship with Ian Somerhalder.
Twilight star, Nikki Reed, 26, and Vampire Diaries leading man, Ian Somerhalder’s relationship is heating up, but Nikki’s ex husband, Paul McDonald, 29, is still caught up in their heartbreaking split. Read below for all the exclusive details.

July 21, 2014
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Nikki Reed & Paul McDonald: The Reason For Their Split

It has been announced that Nikki Reed and Paul McDonald have suddenly separated from their just-as-sudden whirlwind marriage, and HollywoodLife.com can tell you why!
Twilight star Nikki Reed, 25, and her American Idol Season 10 finalist husband Paul McDonald, 29, have decided to separate after two years of marriage. The two met in March 2011 and married later that year in October. It was pretty sudden — as was their decision to separate, and HollywoodLife.com has all the EXCLUSIVE details behind their split! Read on to find out what went wrong.

March 29, 2014
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New ‘Breaking Dawn’ Clip: Taylor Lautner Throws A Dog Bowl At Nikki Reed

Of all the never-before-seen clips making their way out in celebration of the DVD release of ‘Breaking Dawn Part 2,’ this has to be the best one! One of the more famous scenes in the ‘Twilight’ books didn’t make it on-screen, but you can see it for the first time now!
The headline says it all — if you’re into Taylor Lautner chucking metal dog dishes at beautiful actresses like Nikki Reed, you’ve come to the right place.

March 2, 2013

Ian Somerhalder Will Destroy Robert Pattinson At Teen Choice Awards! Who Will You Vote For?

Seriously, is this even a contest? Ian has already beaten Rob countless times. Prepare to add one more victory to the list!
If there’s one thing teens like more than vampires, it’s the ability to choose which vampire they love most of all. The Teen Choice Awards is well aware of this and has just added a “Choice Vampire” category to its 2011 roster, which once again finds The Vampire Diaries’ Ian Somerhalder and Twilight’s Robert Pattinson locking fangs in an epic battle of undead beauty. And there’s no doubt in my mind that Ian will come out on top.

July 26, 2011

EXCLUSIVE! Thank Goodness THIS Didn't Happen: 'The Twilight Saga' Was Almost Made Into An Action Series!

Twilight producer Mark Morgan reveals that a different studio nearly bought the rights to Stephenie Meyer’s books — and turned Edward and Bella’s love story into a vampire action flick!

We all agree that the best part of the Twilight Saga is the love story between Edward Cullen and Bella Swan, right? Have we got news for YOU, Twi-hards! Had another studio gotten their hands on Stephenie Meyers’ fabulous collection of teen vampire novels, you would have been seeing way less of your favorite characters, far MORE action…and Bella’s dad, Charlie Swan, would have died!
Read more & VOTE!

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