Alicia Silverstone

Born:October 4, 1976

Place of Birth:San Francisco, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Alicia Silverstone, born on October 4, 1976, in San Francisco, California, has established herself as a versatile actress in Hollywood. Her breakout role came in 1993 with the thriller film "The Crush," where she captivated audiences with her performance, earning her the prestigious 1994 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance. This success paved the way for her to become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

At the age of 17, Silverstone skyrocketed to fame as a teen idol after starring in the iconic music video for Aerosmith's "Cryin'." Her magnetic presence on screen caught the attention of viewers worldwide, showcasing her talent and charisma. This led to her unforgettable portrayal of the fashionable Cher Horowitz in the beloved teen comedy "Clueless" in 1995, a role that solidified her status as a Hollywood star.

In 1997, Silverstone took on the challenging role of Batgirl in the big-budget superhero film "Batman & Robin." Despite the film's mixed reception, her portrayal of the iconic character showcased her versatility as an actress and her ability to tackle diverse roles with finesse. Silverstone's dedication to her craft and her passion for storytelling shone through in each project she undertook, leaving a lasting impact on audiences.

Beyond her film and television work, Silverstone received critical acclaim for her role in the NBC series "Miss Match" in 2003, earning a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy. Her ability to bring depth and authenticity to her characters resonated with viewers, further solidifying her reputation as a talented actress in the industry.

In addition to her acting career, Silverstone is a passionate advocate for veganism and animal rights. Her commitment to a plant-based lifestyle led her to endorse PETA activities and publish two bestselling cookbooks: "The Kind Diet" in 2009 and "The Kind Mama" in 2014. Through her advocacy work, she continues to inspire others to lead a compassionate and sustainable lifestyle.

Alicia Silverstone's dedication to her craft, coupled with her advocacy for important causes, has made her a respected figure in Hollywood. Her talent, grace, and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact both on and off screen have solidified her legacy as a multifaceted artist and a role model for aspiring actors and activists alike.

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Filmography

Acting

Y2K

Robin

2024

Two high school nobodies make the decision to crash the last major celebration before the new millennium on New Year's Eve 1999. The night becomes even crazier than they could have ever dreamed when the clock strikes midnight.

Clueless

Cher

1995

Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other. Emboldened by her success, she decides to give hopelessly klutzy new student Tai a makeover. When Tai becomes more popular than she is, Cher realizes that her disapproving ex-stepbrother was right about how misguided she was -- and falls for him.

Tropic Thunder

Alicia Silverstone

2008

A group of self-absorbed actors set out to make the most expensive war film ever. After ballooning costs force the studio to cancel the movie, the frustrated director refuses to stop shooting, leading his cast into the jungles of Southeast Asia, where they encounter real bad guys.

Batman & Robin

Barbara Wilson / Batgirl

1997

Batman and Robin deal with relationship issues while preventing Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from attacking Gotham City.

Gracie & Pedro: Pets to the Rescue

Sissy-Chrissy (voice)

2024

Family frenemies, Gracie and Pedro, must put their differences aside, embarking on a thrilling quest packed with perilous escapades in order to reunite with their owners.

Senior Year

Deanna Russo

2022

A thirty-seven-year-old woman wakes up from a twenty-year coma and returns to the high school where she was once a popular cheerleader to finish her senior year and become prom queen.

Blast from the Past

Eve

1999

Following a bomb scare in the 1960s that locked the Webers into their bomb shelter for 35 years, Adam now ventures forth into Los Angeles to obtain food and supplies for his family, and a non-mutant wife for himself.

Reptile

Judy Nichols

2023

Following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.

Beauty Shop

Lynn

2005

Far from Chicago, hairdresser Gina Norris has relocated to Atlanta with her daughter and has quickly established herself as a rare talent in her profession. But after repeatedly butting heads with her shady, over-the-top boss, Jorge, Norris sets out to create her own salon -- even snagging a few of Jorge's employees and clients. Now, Jorge will do anything to shut her down.

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Martin's Mother

2017

Dr. Steven Murphy is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon who presides over a spotless household with his wife and two children. Lurking at the margins of his idyllic suburban existence is Martin, a fatherless teen who insinuates himself into the doctor's life in gradually unsettling ways.

The Lodge

Laura

2020

When a father is forced to abruptly depart for work, he leaves his children, Aidan and Mia, at their holiday home in the care of his new girlfriend, Grace. Isolated and alone, a blizzard traps them inside the lodge as terrifying events summon specters from Grace's dark past.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

Susan Heffley

2017

A Heffley family road trip to attend Meemaw's 90th birthday party goes hilariously off course thanks to Greg's newest scheme to get to a video gaming convention.

The Requin

Jaelyn

2022

A couple on a romantic getaway find themselves stranded at sea when a tropical storm sweeps away their villa. In order to survive, they are forced to fight the elements, while sharks circle below.

The Crush

Adrian Forrester

1993

A precocious and obsessive teenager develops a crush on a naive writer with harrowing consequences.

Stormbreaker

Jack Starbright

2006

Alex Rider thinks he is a normal school boy, until his uncle is killed. He discovers that his uncle was actually spy on a mission, when he was killed. Alex is recruited by Alan Blunt to continue the mission. He is sent to Cornwall to investigate a new computer system, which Darrius Sayle has created. He plans to give the new computer systems to every school in the country, but Mr. Blunt has other ideas and Alex must find out what it is.

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

Heather

2004

After solving their last mystery at Spooky Island, the Mystery Inc. gang is back in Coolsville, where they are being honored with their very own exhibit at the Coolsonian Criminology Museum. However, when a masked villain steals costumes of classic monsters on display and brings them to life, the gang must come out of retirement to solve the case.

Book Club

Jill

2018

Four lifelong friends decide that their lives could change by becoming nasty and reading Fifty Shades of Grey in their monthly book club to get inspiration on how to handle sexual pleasure at an elderly age.

The Babysitter

Jennifer

1995

Jennifer (Alicia Silverstone) is a lovely teen who has been hired to baby-sit the kids of Harry Tucker (J.T. Walsh) and his wife, Dolly (Lee Garlington). The Tuckers go to a party and proceed to get inebriated, with Mr. Tucker fantasizing about his beautiful baby sitter. Meanwhile, Jack (Jeremy London), her boyfriend, and Mark (Nicky Katt), another guy interested in her, decide to spy on Jennifer at the Tucker house, with each young man also fixated on her.

The Art of Getting By

Ms. Herman

2011

George, a lonely and fatalistic teen who's made it all the way to his senior year without ever having done a real day of work, is befriended by Sally, a popular but complicated girl who recognizes in him a kindred spirit.

Vamps

Goody

2012

The modern-day story focuses on two beautiful young vampires who are living the good nightlife in New York until love enters the picture and each has to make a choice that will jeopardize their immortality.

King Cobra

Janette

2016

It’s 2006, YouTube is in its infancy, and internet porn is still behind a paywall. Taking the stage name Brent Corrigan, a fresh-faced, wannabe adult video performer is molded into a star by Stephen, a closeted gay porn mogul who runs the skin flick empire Cobra Video from his seemingly ordinary suburban home.

Excess Baggage

Emily

1997

A rich brat fakes her own kidnapping, but in the process ends up locked in the trunk of a car that gets stolen.

Production

Excess Baggage

Producer

1997

A rich brat fakes her own kidnapping, but in the process ends up locked in the trunk of a car that gets stolen.