Amanda Michelle Seyfried is an American singer and actress who was born on December 3, 1985. Born to pharmacist Jack Seyfried and occupational therapist Ann Sander, Amanda started her professional career as a model at the age of 11. After working as a model for few years, she released that her real passion is acting and singing so she started studying opera and made her debut in soap opera As the World Turns. She then also appeared in All My Children television show before being signed for a career changing role in box-office hit film Mean Girls. The film helped Amanda Seyfried in gaining recognition worldwide and also landing roles in several films and television series during next few years including American Guns, Nine Lives and Veronica Mars.
The next most prominent role in acting career of Amanda Seyfried came in 2006 when she appeared in popular HBO drama series Big Love. She stayed on the show for 4 seasons before deciding to leave in order to focus on her film career. Her next lead role in musical film Mamma Mia! proved to be the biggest breakthrough of her career which lifted Amanda Seyfried to A-list actress status.
Since then, she has appeared in a large number of films and televisions series such as Jennifer’s Body, Dear John, Red Riding Hood, Gone, Les Misérables and A Milion Ways to Die in the West along with singing songs for a few of her films.
Widely considered among the hottest and most talented young stars of Hollywood, Amanda Seyfried’s dated Dominic Cooper for two years till 2010 and then stayed in a relationship with Ryan Phillippe for about 8 months in 2011. Afterwards, Seyfried has also been linked to James Franco, Ben Barnes and Josh Hartnett. Since October 2013, Amanda has been dating actor Justin Long.
Amanda Seyfried Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Amanda Michelle Seyfried
- Nicknames: Minge
- Occupation: Actress, Singer
- Date of Birth: December 3, 1985
- Birthplace: Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Height: 5′ 2½” (1.59 m)
- Net worth: $10 million
Amanda Seyfried Favorite Music, Movies, Food and other Things:
- Hobbies and Interests: Painting, Dancing, Singing, Playing Tennis, Working Out
- Favorite Color: Green
- Favorite Food: Everything
- Favorite Book: Books by Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner and Truman Capote
- Favorite Perfume: Bvlgari Green Tea
- Favorite Music: Folk music
- Favorite Movie: Mother and Child, Animal Kingdom, Hannah and Her Sisters, Romeo and Juliet
- Favorite TV Shows: Homeland, The Wire
- Favorite Sports: Tennis
- Favorite Hair Style: Wavy
- Favorite Lipstick Color: Red
- Favorite Nail Polish Color: Pink
- Favorite Handbag: Prada, Mui Mui
- Favorite Designer: Miu Miu
- Favorite Pet: Dog
Amanda Seyfried Interesting Facts:
- Amanda began her modeling career at the age of 11.
- Has worked as a waitress before gaining success in her career.