Amanda Seyfried
“I'm a very open book. I don't hide anything.”
Amanda Michelle Seyfried, born December 3, 1985, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is an award-winning American actress, singer, and model. She began her career in modeling at age 11 before transitioning into daytime soap operas as a teenager. Seyfried made her sensational film debut in the iconic teen comedy Mean Girls (2004). She then achieved widespread international fame with starring roles in major box office hits, most notably as Sophie Sheridan in the musical romantic comedy Mamma Mia! (2008) and its sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018), where she also showcased her incredible singing voice.
Seyfried successfully transitioned from teen-oriented films to mature, high-caliber dramatic roles. Her performance as Marion Davies in David Fincher's biographical drama Mank (2020) earned her universal widespread praise, resulting in nominations for the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 2022, she delivered a spectacular performance as Elizabeth Holmes in the Hulu drama miniseries The Dropout, winning a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Critics' Choice Television Award. She also stars in the psychological thriller film The Housemaid (2025) as Nina Winchester, further showcasing her immense range. Amanda remains a prominent figure in contemporary entertainment, balancing celebrated indie roles, prestigious television, and major commercial success.
Appearances on Soundtrack Wiki
- The Housemaid (2025) (Nina Winchester)
Genres & Styles
Main Filmography
- Mean Girls (2004)
- Mamma Mia! (2008)
- Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)
- Mank (2020)
- The Dropout (2022)
- The Housemaid (2025)
Related Projects
- Mean Girls
- Mamma Mia!
- The Dropout
Similar Artists
- Sydney Sweeney
- Anne Hathaway
- Rachel McAdams
- Emma Stone
- Carey Mulligan
Awards
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie - The Dropout (2022)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - The Dropout (2023)
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress - Nomination - Mank (2021)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture - Nomination - Mank (2021)
Trivia
Mamma Mia! Auditions: Amanda was chosen for the role of Sophie Sheridan out of thousands of actresses. She recorded several songs for the film's official soundtrack, and her soprano singing voice surprised both critics and audiences.
Before her breakout role in Mean Girls, she originally auditioned for the role of Regina George, which eventually went to Rachel McAdams, and was also considered for Cady Heron (played by Lindsay Lohan).
She suffers from severe stage fright and anxiety, which kept her from performing in theater productions for many years until she made her off-Broadway debut in 2015.
The Dropout Transformation: To portray Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, Amanda spent months practicing the trademark low voice, unique speech cadence, and unblinking stare of the disgraced entrepreneur, winning her first Emmy for the role.
Taxidermy Collector: Amanda has a famous passion for collecting taxidermy animals, which she considers beautiful works of art. Her collection includes a miniature zebra, a baby fox, a baby horse, and various birds.