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Katie CassidyAmerican singer and actress
Date of Birth: 25.11.1986
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Biography of Katie Cassidy
- Early Life and Family
- Early Career
- Mainstream Success
- Personal Life and Interests
Biography of Katie Cassidy
Katie Cassidy was born on November 25, 1986, in Los Angeles, California. She is an American singer and actress, widely known for her role as Ruby in the supernatural television series "Supernatural" and for her leading roles in the movies "Black Christmas" and "Taken".
Early Life and Family
Katie Cassidy, whose full name is Katherine Evelyn Anita Cassidy-Benedon, grew up in Calabasas, California, with her mother and stepfather, Richard Benedon. She has two older sisters, Jamie and Jenna, and a younger brother, Beau Cassidy. Her father is the pop idol of the 1970s, David Cassidy, and her mother is the former model Sherry Benedon (formerly Sherry Calhoun). Katie's paternal grandparents, Jack Cassidy and Evelyn Ward, were also well-known actors.
During her childhood, Katie was involved in acrobatics and was a member of the "California Flyers" team. She became interested in showbiz during her school years and participated in local theater productions. However, she did not immediately choose a career as an actress.
Early Career
In 2002, Katie Cassidy released her single titled "I Think I Love You". In 2004, she tried her hand at modeling and even participated in a promotional campaign for Abercrombie and Fitch. That same year, Katie appeared in Eminem's music video for the song "Just Lose It". However, her mother forbid her from pursuing a professional career until she finished high school.
In 2005, Katie graduated from Calabasas High School and moved to Los Angeles. She made her first television appearance as Zoe in "7th Heaven". On the big screen, she appeared in the drama film "Sex, Love, and Secrets".
Mainstream Success
In 2006, Katie Cassidy landed small roles in the horror film remake "When a Stranger Calls" and the fantasy film "Click" with Adam Sandler. Her breakthrough in the film industry came with the lead role in the horror remake "Black Christmas". She also appeared in the movie "Taken", released in 2008, alongside Liam Neeson and Maggie Grace.
That same year, Katie received an invitation to play the main role of Lucy Ewing in the television series remake of "Dallas". She gained significant popularity for her role as Ruby, a demon from hell, in the popular supernatural television series "Supernatural".
Apart from her film work, Katie actively participates in television projects. She played Trish Wellington in the CBS series "Harper's Island". This role caught the attention of the CW channel's management, who invited her to star in the television project "Melrose Place".
In recent years, Katie Cassidy has been working on the role of Kris in the horror film remake "A Nightmare on Elm Street", set to be released in 2010.
Personal Life and Interests
Katie Cassidy is known for her tattoos. She currently has four tattoos: one on her thigh, one on her calf, one on her ankle, and one in the middle of her back. Her first tattoo, on her thigh, represents the number "1922", which is her maternal grandmother's birth year. The tattoo on her leg consists of three stars, symbolizing Katie and her two sisters, Jamie and Jenna, who also have identical tattoos. Their mother, Sherry, has a tattoo symbolizing the three star-daughters, with the stars radiating from the center of the mother star.
The tattoo on Katie's left ankle is in the form of a ring made up of three phrases: "Love Yourself," "Know Yourself," and "Be Yourself". On her back, she has a Latin expression "Alis Volat Propiis", which means "She flies with her own wings". Katie explained that she chose this phrase because, despite the love and support of her family, she wants to choose her own path and achieve her goals using her own strength and talent.
In her free time, Katie enjoys reading, practicing yoga, taking additional acting lessons, and watching movies with friends.
