Personal details
- Birth Date: 1989-12-18
- Height: 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
- Birth Location: Long Beach, California, USA
- Children: (1 child) Aspen
- Parents: Shannon Harte
- Professions: Actress, Producer, Soundtrack
Ashley Benson, born December 18, 1989, in Anaheim Hills, California, has basically been in the spotlight since she could walk. Her parents, Shannon and Jeff, probably had no idea their kid would be busting out dance moves at age two, but yeah—Ashley started early, and not just with ballet. We're talking hip hop, jazz, tap, the works. And she could sing, too. Apparently, she’s been belting tunes since she was five, and she's still got that dream in her back pocket. By the time she hit kindergarten, she was already modeling for dance catalogs. Not even kidding. Then Ford Modeling Agency came knocking when she was eight, and she’s still on their roster. But, you know, kids grow up, priorities shift—by age ten, acting had totally stolen her heart. Commercials, print, whatever, she did it all. She racked up like 35 commercials before she even started getting those juicy TV and movie gigs. Once acting grabbed her full attention, the other stuff—modeling, dancing—kind of faded into the background. And honestly, it paid off. Most folks know her as Hanna Marin from "Pretty Little Liars," where she brought all the sass and secrets you could ever want. She’s also popped up in music videos, like that Lil Romeo and Solange one, “True Love,” and even did a Vogue shoot with Britney Spears. Oh, and there’s a cameo in NLT’s “That Girl” video, too. The girl’s been everywhere, seriously.
Ashley came into the world way too early—barely tipping the scales at 2 pounds, 8 ounces. She landed in the ICU for what felt like forever, just this tiny little thing fighting like hell. Her parents got hit with the worst news: doctors said she’d need heart surgery on Christmas Day. Total nightmare, right? But then—boom—Christmas miracle. The doctors stroll in and tell her folks, “Actually, her heart closed up on its own.” No surgery. Everyone’s jaws hit the floor. After two long months in the hospital, Ashley finally got to go home, packing on some weight and clocking in at 4 pounds, 8 ounces. And honestly? She’s been healthy as can be ever since. Some kids just come out swinging, you know?
Honestly, there’s just something about a pair of battered Converse—black or white, doesn’t matter. I’ve got a little collection, and not a single one is clean. I guess I can’t really trust anyone who keeps their Chucks spotless, you know? Mine are always covered in dirt, scuffed up from running around and getting into trouble. Clean sneakers just don’t have stories. Each mark is like a little memory: that time I sprinted through the park, the muddy puddle I definitely should’ve jumped over instead of into, or just days spent wandering the city without a plan. They’re comfortable, yeah, but they’re also like a diary for your feet. I’ll take character over shine any day—let the shoes get messy, let ‘em live a little.
December 18, 1989
5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Long Beach, California, USA
Yes, Aspen
Shannon Harte and Surekha
35 years old