Amanda Michelle Seyfried is an American actress, model, voiceover artist, and singer. This Hollywood A-list actress broke into the acting as a child actress before embarking highly acclaimed supporting roles in blockbuster movies like Mean Girls (2004), Nine Lives (2005) and Alpha Dog (2006). The actress won the “Best Actress” award for Nine Lives at Locarno International Film Festival. Amanda’s major breakthrough came from the musical sensational movie Mamma Mia! (2008), where she played a dim-witted friend named Sophie Sheridan. She again reprised the same role in the sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again in 2018.
Seyfried played the lead role in Dear John (2010) opposite , which was bombarded with mixed reviews. This sexy actress also appeared in the Oscar-nominated Les Misérables in 2012 and is also the board member of the NGO INARA, which looks after the refugee children.
Born Name
Amanda Michelle Seyfried
Nick Name
Minge, Mandy, Anxiety Girl
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality
Education
Seyfried graduated in 2003 from William Allen High School, Allentown, Pennsylvania. She then joined Fordham University to complete her education but dropped out as she secured a role in Mean Girls.
Occupation
Actress, Singer, Songwriter, Model, Voiceover Artist
Family
- Father – Jack Seyfried (Pharmacist)
- Mother – Ann (née Sander) (Occupational Therapist)
- Sibling – Jennifer Seyfried (Older Sister) (Musician)
- Others – Richard R. Seyfried (Paternal Grandfather), Barbara Ebert (Paternal Grandmother), Guifford Henrice Sander, Sr. (Maternal Grandfather), Janet L. Williams (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Amanda Seyfried is signed with –
- Innovative Artists
- 2B Management
- Management Artists Syndication
Build
Voluptuous
Height
5 ft 3 in or 160 cm
Weight
58 kg or 128 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Amanda Seyfried has dated –
- Micah Alberti (2002-2006) – Amanda dated Micah for 4 years. She first met him on the set of TV series “All My Children”. Micah is her first serious boyfriend.
- (2005) – The two dated in 2005 after meeting on the sets of the movie “Alpha Dog”.
- Jesse Marchant (2006-2008) – Later Amanda dated Jesse, a Canadian singer. But, she was so impressed by meeting Dominic Cooper during the sets of the movie Mamma Mia! in 2008 that she left Jesse.
- (2008-2010) – After meeting Cooper, she felt an intense effect on her career. She dated him from 2008 to May 2010. Then, they said that they are taking a break.
- (2008) – In the year 2008, she was romantically involved with Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård.
- (2010-2011) – Amanda first met Ryan at a Halloween party thrown by in October 2010. They started dating from that time up to May 2011.
- Andrew Joblon (2011) – This American businessman had dated briefly with Seyfried. They started dating in August 2011 but were soon separated.
- (2012) – In 2012, James Franco and Amanda shot the biographical drama film Lovelace (2013) together. It was reported that the actors have taken their on-screen relationship to off-screen as well. However, later this proved to be a RUMOR.
- (January 2012 – June 2012) – American actor had dated for a short time in 2012.
- Desmond Harrington (2012-2013) – American actor, Desmond started dating Amanda in July 2012. Desmond, who is 9 years older than her separated in April 2013.
- (2013) – English actor, Ben Barnes dated Amanda briefly from May to July 2013.
- (2013-2015) – Amanda started dating relationship with actor Justin Long in October 2013, which continued for two years until September 2015, which is when they called it quits. They had initially met through Instagram in 2013.
- (2016-Present) – In February 2016, Amanda started dating actor Thomas Sadoski. On September 12, 2016, the couple’s engagement was announced. In March 2017, they got married in a private ceremony and she also gave birth to the couple’s first child, a daughter named Nina Sadoski Seyfried, on March 24, 2017.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Amanda has German ancestry with partial amounts of Swiss-German, English, Scottish, Welsh, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish lineage.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Long Blonde Hair
- Most unique visages in Hollywood
- Full lips
- Glowing complexion
Brand Endorsements
Cle de Peau Beaute, Movado, Esquire
She has appeared in print ads for Limited Too.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
Her roles in movies like Nine Lives (2005), Mamma Mia! (2008), Jennifer’s Body (2009), Dear John (2010). Also, her role as Sarah Henrickson in the TV series Big Love (2006-2011).
First Album
“Mamma Mia! The Movie Soundtrack” is the soundtrack album of the 2008 musical film Mamma Mia! The CD contains 17 tracks out of which 8 songs have been sung /contributed by Amanda Seyfried.
First Film
2004 teen comedy film Mean Girls for her role as Karen Smith. She won the “MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team”, shared with , , and .
First TV Show
American TV soap opera As the World Turns for her role as “Lucinda Marie “Lucy” Montgomery #2″. She acted in 27 episodes from 1991 to 2001. However, this show ran for 54 years on TV.
Personal Trainer
Harley Pasternak is the celebrity trainer with whom the Hollywood hottie Amanda Seyfried is working. Harley has also worked with , , , , , and others.
Amanda follows Pasternak’s 5-Factor program. Amanda is made to go through various phases.
Phase 1 – Do 5 minutes of Cardio Warmup
Phase 2 – Do another 5 minutes of “Dumbbell Bent Over Rows” which aims at building upper strength. Pick the weights according to your body limits.
Phase 3 – Do 5 minutes of Reverse lunges to strengthen the lower body.
Phase 4 – To build core strength, do 5 minutes of Double Crunch.
Phase 5 – Now burn your fat with fat-burning cardio work. Do it for at least 5 minutes.
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Amanda Seyfried Favorite Things
- Favorite Food – She is a foodie and likes everything
- Favorite Movies – Mamma Mia! (2008)
- Favorite Hairstyle – Wavy Hair
- Favorite Lipstick Color – Red
- Favorite Nails Color – Pink
- Favorite Accessory – Bags
- Favorite Brand – Miu Miu, Prada
- Favorite Color – Green
See how casually Amanda Seyfried answers to the questions of Mark Webber.
Amanda Seyfried Facts
- Amanda Seyfried started her career as a child model when she was 11.
- Amanda suffers from anxiety and panic attacks.
- She has worked as a waitress before.
- She left her college after winning a role in the movie Mean Girls.
- She has an Australian shepherd pet dog – Finn.
- In 2003, Seyfried auditioned for the role of Regina George in the movie “Mean Girls” but that role was offered to Rachel McAdams.
- Her older sister, Jennifer Seyfried is a musician in the Philadelphia organ-driven rock band – Love City.
- She brought to life the character of Cosette, the illegitimate daughter of Fantine who is kept by the Thénardiers until Valjean buys her from them, in the 2012 epic historical period musical film, Les Misérables.
- As a voice actress, she made her theatrical film debut by proving vocals to the character of Mary Katherine “M.K.” Bomba, Professor Bomba’s 17-year-old daughter, in the 2013 3D computer-animated action-adventure film, Epic.
- In the year 2008, she made her TV show debut as a voiceover artist by voicing the character of Amy in an episode titled Escape from Pearl Bailey of the animated show, American Dad!.
- Amanda likes dancing, singing, painting, and playing tennis.
- She prefers lipstick over lip gloss.
- Amanda likes to collect taxidermy (the animal’s body).
- She also likes to collect jeans, no matter how expensive they are.
- She is also a trained classical singer.
- In 2020, she played the role of Susanna in the psychological horror film, You Should Have Left.
- She has been good friends with actress .
Facts of Amanda Seyfried
- full nameAmanda Seyfried
- Date of Birth December 03, 1985
- Age 38 years 11 months
- Horoscope Sagittarius
- Lucky Number 11
- Lucky Stone Turquoise
- Lucky Color Orange
- Best Match for Marriage Leo, Aquarius
- weight58 kg
- height5 ft 3 in