Personal details
- Birth Date: 1975-07-02
- Height: 5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
- Birth Location: Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
- Parents: Karen Weidman
- Professions: Actress
Elizabeth Ann Reaser, born July 2, 1975, in Bloomfield, Michigan, sort of grew up in the middle of nowhere—Milford, to be exact. She’s the middle kid of three sisters, so you know, classic sibling chaos. Her mom, Karen, ran the house, while her dad, John, went from lawyer to restaurateur, and then, randomly, a substitute teacher. Not exactly your typical career path. After her folks split, her mom remarried Bill Davidson, who had his own thing going as a businessman. Back in high school, Elizabeth wasn’t just hitting the books—she hustled as a caddie at a country club and picked up whatever odd jobs she could find. But even as a kid, she had her sights set on acting. She started out at Oakland University in Michigan, but, honestly, the Midwest got a little too small for her after a year. She made the jump to New York, auditioned for Juilliard (with her parents’ okay), and actually got in. Not bad, right? She left with a BFA in 1999—fancy degree in hand, but not exactly rolling in gigs. Early days weren’t all glitz and glam. She landed an agent, but it took some hustle to snag her first role on The Guiding Light. Things picked up from there, though. Elizabeth’s been all over TV, movies, and even on stage, with parts ranging from bit roles to more major gigs—Esme Cullen in Twilight, for one, which, let’s be real, is a big deal. Back in 2004, Interview magazine even tagged her as one of the “14 To Be” emerging creative women, so people definitely noticed.
movies triviannOnce, in the heart of London’s buzzing theater scene, an actor took the stage for a performance that’s almost too bizarre to believe—there were just two people in the audience. Not two critics, not two VIPs. Just two regular folks who happened to be there. The show went on, though. The performer didn’t hold back, pouring every ounce of energy into each line like the house was packed. Honestly, that’s the kind of wild commitment you don’t see every day. Some folks might’ve stormed off or phoned it in, but nope—this was the real deal, a full-on performance for an audience you could count on one hand. The story bounced around theater circles for ages. It became a weird badge of honor, a legend whispered backstage about how sometimes the show really must go on, no matter who’s watching. That’s theater for you—unpredictable, gutsy, and just a little bit magical.
So, get this—she was totally wild as a kid, like the kind of girl who’d sneak out when her parents were asleep, laugh in the face of rules, and basically leave chaos in her wake wherever she went. A real rebel, always pushing boundaries, and pretty much allergic to authority. Fast-forward a few years, and suddenly she’s thrown into this world where she has to actually, you know, take responsibility for someone besides herself. Not exactly her comfort zone. Of course, her old habits don’t just vanish overnight. There are slip-ups, epic fails, hilarious moments where she tries to keep her cool but ends up making things ten times messier. But honestly? That’s what makes her kinda lovable. She’s a mess, but she owns it, and you can’t help but root for her as she stumbles her way toward something like redemption—or at least, figuring out how not to totally screw up the lives around her. It’s a ride, trust me.
July 2, 1975
5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
Karen Weidman and Surekha
50 years old