Alicia Silverstone Biography

(Actress)

Birthday: October 4, 1976 (Libra)

Born In: San Francisco, California, United States

Alicia Silverstone is an American actress best-known for her role in the film Clueless. She began her acting career at a very young age and went on to become a teenage sensation and idol. She was also considered to be one of the most appealing actresses in Hollywood after she appeared in an Aerosmith music video, playing a foxy, rebellious teenager. After her excellent performance in the film Clueless, she signed a multi-million dollar deal with Columbia-TriStar and also set up her own production company. However, she never seemed to find much success after her film Clueless, but did manage to catch the attention of the critics with her performance as Batgirl in Batman & Robin. She appeared in a number of roles in films of different genres, such as Beauty Shop, Stormbreaker, Excess Baggage, and Blast from the Past. Apart from her career in films, she has also appeared as a matchmaker in a television series titled Miss Match. She is also active in a number of charitable causes. She has managed to present herself as an ideal lifestyle icon by promoting veganism and supporting animal rights. Alicia Silverstone also has her very own cookbook The Kind Diet.

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Quick Facts

Age: 48 Years, 48 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Christopher Jarecki (m. 2005–2018)

father: Monty Silverstone

mother: Didi Radford, Didi Silverstone

siblings: David Silverstone, Kezi Silverstone

children: Bear Blu, Bear Blu Jarecki

Born Country: United States

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'5" (165 cm), 5'5" Females

Ancestry: British American

U.S. State: California

City: San Francisco, California

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    Is Alicia Silverstone still a vegan?

    Yes, Alicia Silverstone is a committed vegan and has been advocating for a plant-based lifestyle for many years.
  • 2

    Does Alicia Silverstone have a skincare line?

    Yes, Alicia Silverstone launched her own skincare line called "The Kind Life" which offers natural and cruelty-free beauty products.
  • 3

    Is Alicia Silverstone involved in any charities?

    Yes, Alicia Silverstone is a dedicated animal rights activist and supports various organizations such as PETA and Farm Sanctuary.
  • 4

    Has Alicia Silverstone written any books?

    Yes, Alicia Silverstone is also an author and has written several books, including "The Kind Diet" which promotes a healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle.
  • 5

    Does Alicia Silverstone have any upcoming projects?

    As of now, Alicia Silverstone is working on various acting projects and continues to be involved in activism and promoting a sustainable lifestyle.
Childhood & Early Life

Alicia Silverstone was born on October 4, 1976, in Hillsborough, California, USA, to Monty Silverstone and Deirdre Radford. She has a half-brother and a half-sister from her father’s previous marriage.

She had a typical upper-middle class upbringing and grew up in San Francisco. At the age of six, she began modeling and consequently appeared in her first television commercial for Domino’s Pizza.

Alicia Silverstone studied at Crocker Middle School and San Mateo High School. In 1992, she landed her first accredited role in the show The Wonder Years in which she played the character of Jessica Thomas.

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Career

She landed the role of an antagonist in the film The Crush, which released in 1993. Her performance garnered the praises of critics and audience and she went on to win accolades for her role. The same year, she was seen in two of Aerosmith’s music videos, Cryin and Amazing.

In 1993, she was also seen in television films, such as Torch Song and Scattered Dreams. This was followed by her starring role in a television film titled Cool and the Crazy (1994).

In 1995, she received her biggest break as an actress with her role as Cher Horowitz in the sleeper hit film Clueless. She then signed a deal worth $8-10 million with Columbia-TriStar.

The same year, she also starred in films like Le Nouveau MondeHideaway, and The Babysitter which made 1995 an extremely busy year for the actress.

From 1996 to 1998, she was cast in films like True Crime, Batman & Robin, and Excess Baggage. She was also seen in an episode of the television show Wildlife Vet.

In 2000, she was cast as The Princess of France in the movie Love’s Labor Lost. Subsequently, she voiced Sharon Spitz for the show Braceface from 2001 to 2003; she had a recurrent role in the show.

Meanwhile in 2002, she was cast as Natalie “Nat” Bevin in Global Heresy. The following year, she was seen in the film Scorched. Alicia Silverstone was also seen as a matchmaker named Kate Fox in the show Miss Match.

From 2004 to 2008, she appeared in numerous roles. She was seen in movies like Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, Beauty Shop, Silence Becomes You, Stormbreaker, Candles on Bay Street, and Tropic Thunder.

Around this time, she also did roles in television series like Queen B, Pink Collar, The Singles Table, and The Bad Mother’s Handbook. She returned to the world of music videos with her appearance in Her Diamonds by Rob Thomas.

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Alicia Silverstone has had a long-time association with theater. She appeared in a theater play titled Time Stands Still from 2009 to 2010.

2011 proved to be an extremely busy year for the actress. She was seen in The Art of Getting By and Butter, two average-rated films at the box-office. She also appeared in a music video titled Fight for Your Right Revisited by the Beastie Boys.

From 2013 to 2014, she appeared in films like Ass Backwards, Angels in Stardust, and Gods Behaving Badly.

Subsequently, she had recurring roles in TV series, such as Making a Scene with James Franco and Jeff & Some Aliens. She was part of the main cast of Paramount Networks’ comedy series American Woman in which she played Bonnie Nolan.

From 2015 to 2019, she was seen in supporting roles in several movies, including King Cobra, Catfight, Who Gets the Dog?, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Book Club, and The Lodge.

In 2020, she was seen playing Susan Howard in William Teitler's comedy film Bad Therapy. She also became part of the main cast of the comedy-drama web television series The Baby-Sitters Club.

Major Works

Alicia Silverstone was cast in the box-office hit Clueless, which released in 1995. The movie is roughly based on the novel Emma by Jane Austen. The film became a huge success, earning Silverstone a permanent spot in Hollywood and a multi-million dollar deal. The movie earned over $56 million at the box-office and gathered a huge cult following post its release. The film is ranked 42nd in a list called New Classics by Entertainment Weekly.

Awards & Achievements

In 1994, she won the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain for her role in the movie The Crush.

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She won the American Comedy Award for Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in the hit film Clueless in 1996.

Alicia Silverstone won the Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actress for her performance as Batwoman in Batman & Robin in 1998.

She was ranked fifth in VH1’s Hottest Hotties of the ‘90s list.

In 2004, she was named Sexiest Female Vegetarian by PETA.

Personal Life & Legacy

Alicia Silverstone married her boyfriend Christopher Jarecki on June 11, 2005, after eight years of courtship. They used to live in an eco-friendly house in Los Angeles with their son Bear Blu Jarecki, who was born in 2011. They divorced in November 2018.

She has written a cookbook titled The Kind Diet with vegan recipes. In 2014, she released another book titled The Kind Mama.

She is an avid animal rights activist and supports PETA. She is also an environmental activist.

Apart from politicking, Alicia Silverstone contributed $500 to Dennis Kucinich’s presidential campaign. She supported Barack Obama’s administration and endorsed Bernie Sanders’ bid to the 2016 presidential campaign.

Facts About Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone is a dedicated animal rights activist.

She often uses her platform to promote a cruelty-free lifestyle.
Despite her success in Hollywood, Alicia Silverstone is also a trained classical theater actress and has performed in various stage productions.
Alicia Silverstone is a published author and has written several books on veganism, parenting, and healthy living.
In addition to her acting career, Alicia Silverstone is also a successful entrepreneur, having launched her own line of eco-friendly beauty products.
Alicia Silverstone is known for her love of gardening and often shares tips and insights on sustainable living through her social media channels.

Alicia Silverstone Movies

1. The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)

  (Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller)

2. Fight for Your Right Revisited (2011)

  (Comedy, Short, Music)

3. Clueless (1995)

  (Comedy, Romance)

4. Blast from the Past (1999)

  (Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Romance)

5. Tropic Thunder (2008)

  (Action, Comedy)

6. The Art of Getting By (2011)

  (Drama, Romance)

7. The Lodge (2020)

  (Drama, Horror, Thriller)

8. Butter (2011)

  (Comedy)

9. Global Heresy (2002)

  (Comedy, Music, Drama)

10. Love's Labour's Lost (2000)

  (Romance, Musical, Comedy)

Awards

MTV Movie & TV Awards
1996 Best Female Performance Clueless (1995)
1996 Most Desirable Female Clueless (1995)
1994 Best Breakthrough Performance The Crush (1993)
1994 Best Villain The Crush (1993)

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