Ashley Benson, films with whose participation is not yet popular with most viewers, is a young and very promising Hollywood actress. Today we offer a closer acquaintance with the rising star and find out interesting details about her life.
Ashley Benson: biography
The future actress was born in 1989, on December 18. It happened in the city of Long Beach, California, USA. Ashley was born much ahead of schedule, so the first few weeks of her life she had to spend not at home, but in the intensive care unit in the hospital. However, fortunately, this did not affect the girl’s health.
Ashley has a sister. Together, girls from an early age dreamed of fame. They took dancing lessons, sang in the church choir. At the same time, both of them were very pretty, which ultimately played a role. Already at the age of eight, Ashley Benson signed a contract with a major modeling agency Ford Modeling. She began to actively appear in commercials, and later in videos. We can say that it was at this stage that the acting life of the young beauty began.
Movie career
The debut of young Ashley on television took place in 2000. She performed episodic roles in feature films and series. However, already in 2004, the girl managed to conclude a serious three-year contract. It included filming in the popular series Days of Our Lives. Benson got the role of Abby, with which she did an excellent job. On the set, the rising star worked with actors such as Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves.
Career continuation
Filming in the popular television series, which lasted from 2004 to 2007, made Ashley famous. Now, many knew her name. In 2008, the girl again appeared on the screens in the popular TV series "Supernatural." True, it was only about the episode where she played the cheerleader. Many viewers immediately recognized the talented Ashley Benson.
Films for rent in cinemas, however, so far remained unattainable for the young actress. But everything changed when she was offered to play the role of one of the beauties in the popular comedy “From 13 to 30”. Immediately after that, she played Carson in the movie “Succeed: All for Victory.” Here she managed to work together with actress Tatum O'Neill, who helped Ashley a lot, sharing professional secrets with her. By the way, for the sake of filming in this film, Benson even left the Days of Our Lives.
However, according to Ashley, the big movie a little disappointed her. So, she had to work all day on one scene. Although in the series during the same time, she could star in a whole series.
In 2009, the actress expected a new success. So, she was approved for the role of Mia Torcoletti in the series "Eastwick".
2010 was also a very fertile year in the role. So, Ashley starred in the TV series "Pretty Little Liars" and in the television movie "Christmas Cupid." In the last project, she managed to work together with Christina Milian and Chad Michael Murray.
In 2012, Benson was offered to replace Emma Roberts in the film "Leashy Vacations." The film tells the story of four students who are ready to do anything to spend an unforgettable spring break. Here, Ashley happened to star in the company of such stars as Selena Gomez, James Franco and Vanessa Hudgens.
In 2015, Benson played the role of Lady Lisa in the comedy Pixels. Here, her partners on the set were Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Monaghan and many others. The director of the picture was Chris Columbus.
Ashley Benson: personal life
The young actress has always been an object of attention from men. So, her boyfriend was Clay Marzo, a professional surfer. Ashley also had an affair with Ryan Hood. In 2012, her partner in the filming of the movie "Free Break" James Franco managed to win the girl’s heart. The couple hid their feelings for a long time, but the lovers still could not avoid the paparazzi lenses.
Ashley lives today in a luxurious mansion worth more than two million dollars. It is located in the prestigious Hollywood Hills area. Interestingly, earlier the owners of this house were Australian singer Kylie Minogue, musician Dave Stewart and writer Dan Harris. This mansion has everything to enjoy life: magnificent gardens, a large swimming pool, spa, a huge library, an impressive sized dressing room, and a magnificent view of Hollywood.