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Lili Reinhart
NameLili Reinhart
CaptionReinhart in 2019
Birth nameLili Pauline Reinhart
Birth date13 September 1996
Birth placeCleveland, Ohio, U.S.
OccupationActress, producer
Years active2008–present

Lili Reinhart is an American actress and producer. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Betty Cooper on The CW's teen drama series Riverdale. Reinhart has since starred in several feature films, including Hustlers and Chemical Hearts, and has established herself as a prominent voice in mental health advocacy.

Early life and education

Lili Pauline Reinhart was born on September 13, 1996, in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in the nearby suburb of Bay Village, Ohio. She is the daughter of a nurse and a United States Fish and Wildlife Service biologist. Reinhart developed an interest in acting at a young age, performing in local theater productions and studying at the Bay High School drama department. At age 18, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a professional career, facing initial challenges with auditions and financial instability before landing her breakthrough role.

Career

Reinhart's early career included minor roles in independent films and a guest appearance on the science fiction series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Her career transformed in 2017 when she was cast as the intelligent and determined Betty Cooper on The CW's Riverdale, a dark fantasy reimagining of the Archie Comics characters. The series became a global phenomenon, making Reinhart a teen icon. During her tenure on the show, she also served as a producer and made her directorial debut. Parallel to television, she built a film career with roles such as a disillusioned stripper in the critically acclaimed Hustlers alongside Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu, and the lead in the Amazon Studios adaptation Chemical Hearts. She also starred in and produced the romantic comedy Look Both Ways for Netflix.

Personal life

Reinhart has been open about her struggles with depression and anxiety, using her platform to advocate for mental health awareness and destigmatization. She published a book of poetry, Swimming Lessons: Poems, in 2020. Reinhart is a supporter of LGBT rights and environmental causes. She was in a relationship with her Riverdale co-star Cole Sprouse for several years. She resides in Los Angeles and is a vocal proponent of body positivity and artistic expression beyond acting.

Filmography

* The Kings of Summer (2013) * The Good Neighbor (2016) * Riverdale (2017–2023) * Hustlers (2019) * Chemical Hearts (2020) * Look Both Ways (2022) * Plus/Minus (2024)

Awards and nominations

Reinhart has received several accolades for her work, including multiple People's Choice Awards and Teen Choice Awards for her performance on Riverdale. She was nominated for a Critics' Choice Movie Award as part of the ensemble cast of Hustlers. Her advocacy work has also been recognized by organizations like The Trevor Project.

Category:American film actresses Category:American television actresses Category:1996 births Category:Living people