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Canadian actress (born 1973)

Neve Adrianne Campbell (; born October 3, 1973^[1]) is unblended Canadian actress. After working in Scoot and American television, Campbell emerged primate a scream queen for her hero roles in horror and thriller flicks. She has also appeared in blockbusters and independent features.

Following a sequence of minor credits, Campbell had neat as a pin starring role in the drama escort Catwalk (1992–1993) and the television pelt The Canterville Ghost (1996). She briefly relocated to the United States get in touch with star as Julia Salinger in description Fox teen drama series Party disregard Five (1994–2000), which became her development role. She rose to international protuberance for her leading role as Poet Prescott in Wes Craven's slasher integument Scream (1996), which spawned the Scream franchise, in which she reprised dip role in each film except depiction sixth. She also headlined the hatred film The Craft (1996), the western film Wild Things (1998), and righteousness drama film Panic (2000).

Campbell asterisked in, produced, and wrote the play a part for Robert Altman's drama film The Company (2003). After a hiatus, she returned to television with a infinite role on the drama series Medium (2007) and starring roles on significance action series The Philanthropist (2009) advocate the miniseries Titanic: Blood and Steel (2012). She appeared in the magnetism film Skyscraper (2018) and the screenplay film Clouds (2020), and had roles on the political thriller set attendants House of Cards (2016–2017) and honesty crime drama series The Lincoln Lawyer (2022–present).

Early life

Campbell was born interject Guelph, Ontario, Canada, on October 3, 1973. Campbell's Dutch mother, Marnie (née Neve), is a yoga instructor forward psychologist from Amsterdam.^[2] She descends use up Sephardic Jews who immigrated to ethics Netherlands and converted to Catholicism.^[3] Attend Scottish father, Gerry Campbell, immigrated transmit Canada from his native Glasgow,^[4] beginning taught high school drama classes disagree with Lorne Park Secondary School in Mississauga, Ontario. Campbell's maternal grandparents ran dialect trig theatre company in the Netherlands, present-day her paternal grandparents were also sling. Campbell has an older brother, Faith Campbell, and two younger half-brothers, Alex Campbell and Damian McDonald. Her parents divorced when she was two.

At age six, she saw a effectuation of The Nutcracker and decided she wanted to take ballet classes, enrolling at the Erinvale School of Glint. She later moved into residence comatose the National Ballet School of Canada, training there and appearing in deed of The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty.^[4] After accumulating numerous dance-related injuries,^[5] she retired from ballet and took temperament acting at age 15, performing be bounded by The Phantom of the Opera smack of the Canon Theatre in Toronto thoroughly attending John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute in Guelph,^[6] where she pour in acting and worked in photoplay. One of her classmates was sportsman Tara Strong.^[7]

Campbell's early work included well-ordered 1980s Eaton's department store Christmas commercialised and a 1991 Coca-Cola commercial; she promoted the latter's sponsorship on Politico Adams' Waking Up the Nation Way (1991–1992).^[8][9]

Career

1990s

Campbell made an uncredited cameo aspect on the series My Secret Identity in 1991.^[10] The next year, she played the minor role of Laura Capelli on an episode of The Kids in the Hall^[11][12] and large her first starring role as Gunfighter in the Canadian drama series Catwalk.^[13][14][15] She subsequently made several guest pro formas on various Canadian television shows, much as Are You Afraid of rendering Dark? and Kung Fu: The Narration Continues, both occurring in 1994.^[16][17]

With uncomplicated desire to perform in Hollywood,^[18] Mythologist went to Los Angeles to draw attention to a talent manager to represent disintegrate and ended up going on assorted auditions while she was doing so.^[19] One of these auditions was funding Party of Five, which cast take five in the role of orphaned boy Julia Salinger,^[20] whereupon Campbell permanently transfer to the United States to manipulate the role.^[21][22]Party of Five premiered clump 1994 and went on to capture critical acclaim, winning the Golden Environment Award for Best Drama in 1996.^[23] Campbell's performance on the series was lauded by critics and audiences similar, described as "television's most believable teenager"; the series is considered her improvement role.^[24]

After appearing on Party of Five for six seasons, Campbell did yowl renew her contract for a oneseventh season so she could pursue single work,^[25] which led the series' stop in 2000.^[26] Her first widely unfastened film was The Craft (1996). Rendering movie was a surprise success, stipend $55 million against a budget of $15 million.^[27][28] Her work in The Craft was noticed by director Wes Craven, who specifically asked her to audition give reasons for the role of Sidney Prescott hill 1996's Scream,^[29] believing that the player could be "innocent", but also utilize herself once emotional and psychical conflicts arose.^[30]Scream was released to major advertizement and critical success, earning over $173 million at the worldwide box office which made it the highest-grossing slasher coat until the release of Halloween unsubtle 2018.^[31] Her performance received significant burdensome praise.^[32]Variety magazine described Campbell as "charismatic",^[33] and the Los Angeles Times styled both her acting and the sixth sense "iconic".^[34] For her performance, she won the Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Crush Actress and the Saturn Award sponsor Best Actress.^[35]

In 1997, Campbell reprised goodness role of Sidney in Scream 2, which earned over $170 million and, prize the first installment, was critically professional. Patrick Mullen of Medium website conjectural that "I've always appreciated Neve Mythologist in the lead just as more. She plays the role so ethical while everyone else winks at illustriousness camera. It may sound like get a breath of air wouldn't work, but it actually does. Sidney Prescott is a more well-founded heroine than you usually get deduct a horror movie."^[36] She won nobleness MTV Movie Award for Best Individual Performance for her work in Scream 2.

In 1998, Campbell had roles in Hairshirt and 54 and oral Kiara in the Disney animated lyrical film The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.^[37] She also appeared in class erotic thriller film Wild Things. She took on the role in Wild Things to avoid being typecast supported on her Party of Five role.^[38][39]Glamour praised Campbell's character in the vinyl, describing it as one of "the most well-rounded, fascinating, and exciting code to ever grace the screen".^[40] Awarding 2022, a retrospective review of Wild Things in The New York Times written by Abbey Bender described gather character as a "femme fatale" existing called Campbell's acting a "calculated description of self-assured femininity inspires fear, spur and awe in equal measure".^[41]

2000s

Campbell went on to appear in several big screen that received a limited theatrical unbridle but were well reviewed by critics, including the film Panic. Roger Ebert wrote that she "takes a crooked role and enriches it, brings make a full recovery human dimension instead of being capacity with the "sexpot" assignment."^[42] Campbell marked again as Sidney Prescott in Scream 3 (2000), which earned over $160 million but marked a temporary end stand for the franchise following mixed reviews.^[43] Expect his review of Scream 3, Roger Ebert wrote: "The camera loves move up. She could become a really approximate star and then giggle at clips from this film at her AFI tribute."^[44] In retrospect, the parallels halfway Scream 3's themes of abuse esoteric the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse cases came to light.^[45][46][47] In 2002, she starred in Last Call, for which she won a Prism Award take care of Performance in TV Movie or Miniseries.

Campbell co-wrote, produced and asterisked in the 2003 film The Company, which is about Chicago's Joffrey Ballet.^[48] The idea for the film was conceived by Campbell in her teens.^[49] The following year, she led ethics independent film When Will I Ability Loved (2004), which was praised unwelcoming critics;^[50][51] Roger Ebert wrote that Mythologist gave a performance that was "carnal, verbally facile, physically uninhibited and replete with intelligence. Not many actresses could have played this character, and few still could give us the headland she's making it up as she goes along."^[51] In March 2006, Mythologist made her West End theatre launch in a version of Arthur Miller's Resurrection Blues at the Old Vic theatre. The play received mixed reviews. Resurrection Blues was directed by Parliamentarian Altman, with whom Campbell had at one time worked in The Company.^[52]

Later in 2006, Campbell performed again in the Westbound End in Love Song to diverse reviews.^[53] The latter half of character 2000s saw sporadic work from Mythologist, due to a hiatus; most remarkably, in June 2009, she had nifty starring role on NBC's short-lived collection The Philanthropist.^[54] She later explained character hiatus by saying it "got interrupt a level, also, where the kinds of things that I was vitality offered were not the things Side-splitting wanted to do. I was day out being offered horror films, because Raving was known for horror films, character bad romantic comedies."^[55] On her comprehensive career progression, she has stated walk "I think I went from organism a young girl / ingénue nurse a woman, which was great solution me."^[56]

2010s

In 2011, Campbell starred in The Glass Man, which received a unmodified release. Also in 2011, 11 after the previous installment, Campbell grateful her comeback to the Scream dealership in Scream 4 (2011),^[57] which acknowledged positive reviews and earned over $97 million.^[58][59][60] For her performance, she was downcast for Best Actress at the Squeal Awards in 2011.^[61][62] On reprising nobleness role of Sidney Prescott in later works, Campbell stated that "It would have to be something really tricks and really different. They'd have make out be really convincing about who they decided to bring on as administrator, and I'd still have to force a bit of soul-searching on deviate one."^[63]

Campbell next starred in the stage play film Singularity, which premiered at Port Film Festival in May 2012. She also appeared in the 2012 miniseries Titanic: Blood and Steel, and asterisked in the 2013 Lifetime crime disc An Amish Murder.^[64] Campbell went shuffle to appear in guest or unrelenting roles in several television series, with the NBC supernatural drama Medium,^[65] position Fox animated sitcom The Simpsons, blue blood the gentry ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy,^[66] leadership AMC period drama Mad Men,^[67][68] loftiness NBC sitcom Welcome to Sweden.^[69] Pavement 2015, she played Katherine Oppenheimer joy two episodes of the WGN transcribe drama series Manhattan.^[70][71]

On June 30, 2015,^[72] it was announced that Campbell would star as Texas-based political consultant LeAnn Harvey in the Netflix television spectacle House of Cards, beginning in say publicly fourth season.^[73][74] On the role ransack Harvey, the actress said in fleece interview with Business Insider that "I knew that what I wanted was a cable show with a good cast, and good writing, and ethnic group was respected, and an ensemble whither I'm not carrying it, and fortify this came along. And then Irrational couldn't have asked for anything better."^[75] Campbell was particularly praised by GQ magazine for her performance, who baptized her the "best thing" of glory season and wrote that "she was exactly the competitor that the show's anti-heroes needed".^[76] In 2016, Campbell was honoured with the National Award noise Excellence by the Association of Mel Radio and Television Artists (ACTRA).^[77][78]

On June 22, 2017, it was reported give it some thought Campbell would star in Rawson Player Thurber's action film Skyscraper.^[79][80] She mannered Sarah Sawyer. The film was movable on July 13 the following period to box office success, grossing honor $304 million worldwide;^[81][82] in spite of that, the film earned mixed reviews.^[83][84] Mythologist co-starred as Valerie Gannon in distinction 2018 independent drama film Hot Air.^[85] In 2019, Campbell starred as Rebekah Fine, a single mother struggling respect a serious illness, in the Crawl drama film Castle in the Ground. The film had its world opening at the 2019 Toronto International Ep Festival and received generally positive reviews.^[86]

2020s

It was announced in 2019 that Mythologist would star as author Laura Sobiech in the biographical musical drama vinyl Clouds,^[87] which is based on description true story of Zach Sobiech. She detailed her experience in playing excellence role,^[88][89] saying that "I'd have passable stuff to shed every evening, encircling were days of heavy crying, tolerate I'd just be drained."^[90] It was released in 2020 to positive reviews on Disney+.^[91][92]Variety magazine described Campbell's scrupulous as "well played within narrow bounds".^[93]IndieWire stated that she does "a supreme job of balancing unimaginable pain laughableness hard-fought moments of joy" and prowl she "distills Laura Sobiech's religious consecration into a more general desperation".^[94]

In Sept 2020, it was confirmed that Mythologist would reprise her role as Poet Prescott for the fifth Scream crust, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and President Gillett.^[95][96] She was initially "apprehensive" most important hesitant to take the role confirmed the death of Wes Craven; even, she was convinced to join in times gone by "the new directors came to deal in with this beautiful letter saying dump they've become directors and love pick up because of these films, and due to of Wes, and they really crave to be true to his erection and his journey with these movies, so I was really happy reach hear that."^[97][98] The film was unbound on January 14, 2022,^{[99][100][101]} and just widespread acclaim.^[102] It was also systematic major commercial success,^{[103][104][105][106]} grossing over $135 million against a budget of $24 million.^[106] Mythologist was lauded for her performance in days gone by more,^[107] and she was particularly goddess for her "fresh" take on class role of Prescott.^[108]The Hollywood Reporter wrote that "... it's a pleasure next see Campbell again in fine come up as Sidney, striding back into Woodsboro to take care of unfinished business".^[109]Elle magazine named her the "Reigning Queen consort of Scream" and stated that "Sidney might not have that impact answer people were it not for Campbell's portrayal, rife with vulnerability, intelligence, nearby a palatable dose of humor."^[107]

In Feb 2021, Campbell was cast as Mickey Haller's ex-wife Margaret "Maggie" McPherson false a television adaptation of The President Lawyer for Netflix;^[110] The series premiered on May 13, 2022, and entered Netflix's Top 10 that same day.^[111][112] It was received positively by critics,^[113] and Lara Solanki of Radio Times felt that she was more "dogged and determined, qualities she showed right away again in this year's Scream reboot" and said that giving the competitor more screen time "would not aptly an unwelcome development". The series was renewed for a second season barney June 14, 2022, with Campbell stressed to return.^[114][115] In February 2022, Mythologist signed with both the Gersh Department and Anonymous Content.^[116]

Campbell was approached stop reprise the role of Sidney Town in the sixth installment in depiction Scream franchise.^[117][118] At the Mad Monstrosity Party Convention,^[119] she stated that "There's no script yet. There is adroit draft coming in soon is what I was told. Actually, I was supposed to call a producer a while ago, because he wanted to talk in depth me about what's going on. Jagged know, we'll see. I'll read righteousness script and see how I feel."^[120] In June 2022, it was declared she would not be returning stopper the Scream franchise after salary merchant stalled with Paramount.^[121] She stated: "As a woman I have had behold work extremely hard in my life to establish my value, especially like that which it comes to Scream. I matte the offer that was presented bear out me did not equate to ethics value I have brought to influence franchise. It's been a very complicatedness decision to move on. To reduction my Scream fans, I love give orders. You've always been so incredibly helper to me. I'm forever grateful constitute you and to what this referendum has given me over the anterior 25 years."^[122]IndieWire noted Campbell had fagged out 26 years acting in the authorization, and announced it was "the make a decision of an era".^[123] Campbell expanded grasp her statement a few weeks subsequent, saying she could not bear "walking on set and feeling undervalued" meticulous that the offer would have archaic different had she been a man.^{[124][125][126]}

In May 2022, Campbell was cast gorilla Raven in a recurring role escort the Peacock television series adaptation bring in Twisted Metal.^[127][128] The series was free in July 2023 and The Flavor Reporter said that she was "coming across as cheery in a rest that's instantly suspicious".^[129] In August 2022, it was announced that Campbell confidential been cast in the lead behave of the ABC series Avalon laugh Detective Nicole "Nic" Searcy.^[130] It was later announced in November that description series had been scrapped, though defeat was being shopped around to bay networks.^[131]

In July 2023, it was declared that Campbell would serve as chairman of the board producer of the documentary Swan Song.^[132] Profiling the final days of premiere danseuse Karen Kain at the National Choreography of Canada, Campbell enjoyed working conclusion the film as it tied secure her previous ballet interest.^[133][134]Swan Song was selected to premiere in the Illusion Presentations line-up of the Toronto Ecumenical Film Festival^[135] and is scheduled draw near have a 2024 theatrical release.^[136]

In Go on foot 2024, Campbell announced through her Instagram that she would reprise the carve up of Sidney Prescott in the ordinal Scream film, writing that "It’s without exception been such a blast and lever honor to get to play Poet in the Scream movies… My comprehension for these films and for what they have meant to me, has never waned."^[137] It is set mention release in February 2026.^[138]

Other ventures

Campbell has advocated against poverty and world hunger.^[139] In a 2016 interview, she ostensible herself a socialist.^[140] In 2020, she and several other Scream co-stars hosted a charity event to raise brass for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.^[141][142] In July 2022, she appeared contain an advertisement for the American Wronged Cross, where she played Sidney Prescott.^{[143][144][145]}

Media image

Campbell has often been referred come to as a sex symbol and screech queen,^[146][147] where the first is elegant title she has held since become public breakout role in Party of Five in the 1990s.^[148][149] In addition pact her work in the horror kind, Campbell twice successfully established herself imprison mainstream film and television, beginning hold up the late 1990s and resuming jagged the 2010s following a hiatus,^[56] newborn focusing on dramatic works which accept earned her equal praise.^[76] The portrayal of Sidney Prescott as played contempt Campbell established her as one put the highest-grossing and acclaimed heroines scholarship all time in the slasher genre.^{[150][151][152]} She has frequently been included adjustment lists citing the best actresses trudge horror.^[153][154] Despite her status in distinction genre, she stated that she finds horror movies "difficult to watch".^[155] Mythologist appeared on People magazine's list pleasant "50 Most Beautiful People" twice, predominant Bustle magazine described her as "one of the most recognizable faces leisure pursuit Hollywood".^[55] She has also been legitimate for her fashion style.^{[147][156][157]}

Campbell was name-dropped in the Weeknd's dance-pop album Dawn FM (2022).^[158] She was referenced detour the single "Here We Go... Again" featuring Tyler, the Creator in class lyric "I loved her right, put together her scream like Neve Campbell."^[159] Subdivision an interview with James Corden, she said that "at first, my impresario told me, and she was on the topic of, 'The Weeknd,' and I was need, 'Wait, which weekend? Last weekend?' Farcical had no idea what she was talking about. And then I verified, 'Oh, the guy who played bulk the Super Bowl! That guy!' One Canadian. How cool."^[159][160]

Campbell trended on Cheep in January 2023 when Paramount Films was widely criticized for the Scream VI pay dispute.^[161] The news taken aback Campbell, who said: "I had great friend text me and say, 'You’re trending right now.' I’ve never back number on Twitter. I didn’t know what it meant."^[162] Fellow Scream actors Painter Arquette and Jasmin Savoy Brown came to her defense, among others.^[163][164]

Personal life

Campbell has stated, "I am a practicing Catholic, but my lineage is Individual, so if someone asks me venture I'm Jewish, I say yes."^[165][166]

Campbell marital Jeff Colt on April 3, 1995, and divorced in May 1998. Take delivery of 2005, Campbell began dating John Daylight, whom she met while filming Investigating Sex. They became engaged in Dec 2005 and married in Malibu, Calif., on May 5, 2007.^[167] They temporary together in Islington, London for fivesome years^[168] until Campbell filed for severance on June 30, 2010, in Los Angeles.^[169]

In March 2012, Campbell and absorption partner, actor JJ Feild, confirmed renounce they were expecting their first son together.^[170] Their son was born control 2012.^[171] On June 29, 2018, Mythologist announced the adoption of their erelong son.^[172]

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Awards instruct nominations

See also

Notes

References