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Sara PaxtonAmerican actress and singer
Date of Birth: 25.04.1988
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Sara Paxton
Sara Paxton, an American actress and singer, was born on April 25, 1988, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. She grew up in a "very mixed family", with her father Steve being of Irish, Scottish, and English descent, and her mother Lucia being born in Monterrey, Mexico and raised in Ciudad Acuña. Both of Paxton's parents are dentists.
Early Career
Paxton's career in the entertainment industry began at a young age, starting with small acting roles in theater and television. Her first film role was a cameo in the comedy "Liar Liar" in 1997, starring Jim Carrey. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Paxton earned several minor roles, including a recurring role in the sitcom "Greetings from Tucson" and the comedy series "Action," as well as appearances in the soap opera "Passions" and the series "Lizzie McGuire" alongside Hilary Duff.
Rise to Fame
Paxton gained wider recognition in 2004 when she starred in the TV series "Darcy's Wild Life" and "Summerland." She received a nomination for an Emmy award in 2006 for her role in "Darcy's Wild Life." In 2005, Paxton played the role of a mermaid in the Australian film "Aquamarine" and befriended co-stars Emma Roberts and JoJo Levesque. She described feeling empowered by the predominantly female cast and crew on set, as it showcased the growing rights of women.
Music Career
In an effort to pursue her music career, Paxton signed a deal with Epic Records while filming "Aquamarine." Her debut album, "The Ups and Downs," was set to be released after March 2007 and featured the lead single "Here We Go Again." Paxton described the album's style as "rock-pop."
Later Projects
Paxton continued her acting career with roles in films such as "The Last House on the Left" (2009), where she played the leading female role of Mary Collingwood in the horror remake. She also appeared in the horror-comedy film "Gravy" alongside Winona Ryder and Jenna Malone, as well as the role of Fiona Sky in the TV series "Jonas."
Personal Life
Paxton keeps a diary and is a proud owner of a dog named Jenny and a Chihuahua puppy named Coco Chanel. She revealed that she did not have a bat mitzvah, a religious coming-of-age ceremony, due to her busy filming schedule. However, she considers her Jewish religion as something that tightly connects her family and always reminds her to prioritize it in her life.
