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Kristen Anne Bell was born July 18, 1980 in Detroit, Michigan. Growing up Kristen would go by her middle name until high school, deciding at the age of four that she did not like her first name. It would be during high school that Kristen would really develop her passion for acting, taking part in numerous productions held by her high school's drama and music club. Later on, only a few credits away from graduating from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, Kristen would leave to take on Broadway!
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After a number of successful Broadway productions, including The Crucible which also starred Liam Neeson and Angela Bettis, Kristen would make the move to Hollywood and, after a few smaller roles, would land the part of "Veronica Mars" at the age of 24! Playing a high school student and detective was the perfect role for Kristen, and she was able to draw on her own high school experience for the role.
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After three amazing seasons, Veronica Mars would be cancelled to the dismay of fans-fans can now rejoice that a fourth season was released in 2019! Looking for a new role to take on, Kristen Bell expressed interest in working on NBC sci-fi drama series Heroes. The producers were more than happy to take the now established actress on, and, without even auditioning, Kristen was given the part of "Elle Bishop"! In addition to Heroes, Kristen would also take on the voice of the title character on Gossip Girl!
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Having caught the eye of audiences and critics alike, Kristen Bell would make her big film breakthrough in 2008. Written by and starring Jason Segel, Forgetting Sarah Marshall would become a huge role for Kristen, and one that she will forever be remembered for!
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Having proven herself to have a knack for comedy in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Kristen Bell has since fallen seamlessly into the comedy genre. Between 2009 to 2010, Kristen would take on three big comedy films, Couples Retreat (2009), When in Rome (2010), and You Again (2010), and become one of Hollywood's most sought after actresses and one with an amazing body!
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Kristen Bell's next big television role would come in 2012 when she was cast as lead female "Jeannie van der Hooven" on Showtime comedy series House of Lies. The show would run until 2016, and would further highlight Kristen's amazing talent for all things humor!
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Not only does Kristen Bell have a huge adult fan base, but she has now become a role model to children all around the world! Her 2013 role as the voice of "Anna" in Disney's runaway hit Frozen is in large part to thank for this new fan base, and we just cannot get enough of her extraordinary voice!
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Having married actor Dax Shepard in 2013, after waiting until California legalized same-sex marriage, Kristen is now a mother to two adorable daughters, Lincoln (7) and Delta (5). Perhaps drawing a little bit on her own experience of motherhood, Kristen is a delight to watch in 2016 comedy Bad Moms!
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One of our all time favorite Kristen Bell roles is her part as "Eleanor Shellstrop" on NBC's The Good Place. Taking an unconventional look at life after death, Kristen is absolutely hilarious in the fantasy comedy! Currently in its 4th season, The Good Place is a must watch if you haven't seen it yet!
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Most recently you'll catch the now 44-year-old hosting the web series 'Momsplaining with Kristen Bell'. Delivered with a sense of humor, Kristen has all the tips that every mother needs to know! Recently, there have been many exciting projects for Kristen with her once again taking on the voice of "Gossip Girl" in the HBO reboot and also starring in the 2021 comedy film 'Queenpins', the series 'Do, Re & Mi' and 'Ultra City Smiths'. We just can't get enough of the talented and hilarious actress!
At just 44 years old, American actress and singer Kristen Bell has already left an impressive mark on Hollywood with her incredible sense of humor and fun-loving personality. From Broadway to television to film, here is a look at Kristen Bell's best roles so far!
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