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Elizabeth Reaser Biography

Elizabeth Reaser is an American film, television, and stage actress best known for portraying Esme Cullen in the film Twilight. She reprised the role of Esme in its sequels, The Twilight Saga: New Moon in 2009, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse in 2010, and parts one (2011) and two (2012) of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.

Elizabeth Reaser Age

Reaser was born Elizabeth Ann Reaser on July 2, 1975, in Bloomfield, Michigan. She is 49 years old as of 2024. Reaser celebrates her birthday on July 2nd.

Elizabeth Reaser Height

Reaser stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 4 inches.

Elizabeth Reaser Family

Reaser was born to Karen Weidman Davidson and John Reaser in the Detroit suburb of Bloomfield Hills. She has an older and a younger sister, Emily Reaser and Mary Aaron. Her father, John, worked as an attorney, then as a restaurateur, and later as a substitute teacher.

In 1995, Karen married billionaire businessman William Davidson. Her mother converted to Judaism after their marriage. After his death in March 2009, Karen succeeded him as owner of the Pistons, selling all of Palace Sports & Entertainment, including the Pistons franchise, to Platinum Equity founder Tom Gores in 2011 for an alleged $325 million. Reaser has German, Swedish, English, Irish, Scottish, and Bohemian/Czech roots. She grew up in rural Milford, Michigan.

Elizabeth Reaser Husband

Reaser got married to Bruce Gilbert in August 2023. On August 23, 2024, she posted a picture of them on her Instagram account and captioned it “One Year.” She has a dog that she regularly posts on her Instagram account. Bruce works as a music supervisor. In July 2024, he shared that he and Lauren Mikus were nominated for an Emmy Outstanding Music Supervision for Only Murders in the Building Award via an Instagram post.

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Elizabeth Reaser Net Worth

Reaser has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a film, television, and stage actress.

Elizabeth Reaser Twilight

Reaser starred as Esme Cullen in the film Twilight in 2008. She reprised the role of Esme in its sequels, The Twilight Saga: New Moon in 2009, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse in 2010, and parts one (2011) and two (2012) of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.

Esme is the wife of Carlisle Cullen, the matriarch of the Cullen family, and the adoptive mother of Edward, Alice, Emmett, and Jasper. Carlisle turns her into a vampire after died from a suicide attempt due to the loss of her child.

Elizabeth Reaser Grey’s Anatomy

Reaser starred in the recurring role of Ava / Rebecca Pope in Grey’s Anatomy for 18 episodes between 2007 and 2008. Rebecca is introduced into the show during Season 3 as a pregnant amnesiac Jane Doe patient at Seattle Grace Hospital due to a ferryboat accident. She has a brief relationship with Dr. Alex Karev and is later diagnosed with a personality disorder in season 4.

For her performance in the show, Reaser won nominations for a Primetime Emmy Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series Award in 2007, a Screen Actors Guild Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Award in 2008, and a Prism Best Performance in a Drama Multi-Episode Storyline Award in 2009.

Elizabeth Reaser The Handmaid’s Tale

In 2019, Reaser starred as Mrs. Olivia Winslow in The Handmaid’s Tale for 3 episodes. Olivia is the wife of High Commander Winslow.

Elizabeth Reaser Sarah Paulson

Reaser and Paulson are both actresses who have acted in films like the American Horror Story series. Besides professional ties, they seem to have a close relationship off-screen, often sharing supportive messages for each other on social media. For instance, Paulson posted her on her Instagram account on July 3, 2019, and captioned it “My dearest…what can I say? I’d be lost without you. Happy birthday, soul sister. ❤️ (yes I posted a picture of her acting because I couldn’t help it).” Additionally, they have been pictured together publicly at multiple events, including movie premieres and parties.

Elizabeth Reaser Education

Reaser studied at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Bloomfield Hills and Avondale High School in Auburn Hills. After graduating from high school in 1993, she joined Oakland University. She studied there for one year before transferring to the Juilliard School’s Drama Division (1995–1999, Group 28). She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1999. In high school, she worked multiple odd jobs, including working as a caddie at a country club.

Elizabeth Reaser Career

Reaser spent time in an emergency room to observe the behavior of medical staff in preparation for her role in Saved. In October 2004, Interview magazine named her among the “14 To Be” emerging creative women. She won the “Jury Award” at the Newport Beach Film Festival for her performance in Sweet Land. Additionally, she won a nomination for the Independent Spirit Best Female Lead Award.

Reaser’s performance in Grey’s Anatomy won her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series Award. She is best known for portraying Esme Cullen in the film Twilight. She reprised the role of Esme in its sequels, The Twilight Saga: New Moon in 2009, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse in 2010, and parts one (2011) and two (2012) of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn. In October 2010, she appeared in CBS’ The Good Wife. Further, she has starred in Season 3 of  The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu.

Elizabeth Reaser Movies and TV Shows

Reaser has starred in several movies and TV shows during her career such as

Elizabeth Reaser Social Media Platforms

She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram which has over 350K followers.

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