Scarlett Byrne Explained
Scarlett Hefner |
Birth Name: | Scarlett Hannah Byrne |
Birth Date: | 1990 10, df=y |
Birth Place: | Hammersmith, London, England |
Occupation: | Actress |
Years Active: | 2005–present |
Children: | 3 |
Scarlett Hannah Hefner (née Byrne; born 6 October 1990)[1] [2] is an English actress. She is best known for her roles as Slytherin student Pansy Parkinson in the Harry Potter series,[3] [4] [5] [6] and as Nora Hildegard in The Vampire Diaries.
Career
Byrne began her acting career in 2005 in the short film CryBaby, before portraying Chloe Daniels in an episode of the British TV drama Doctors.[7]
In 2009, Byrne was cast in the role of Pansy Parkinson in the sixth film in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, before reprising her role in the final two films of the series. Following the end of the Harry Potter series, she played Brittany in ,[8] as well as appearing in several short videos written by fellow Harry Potter actor Jessie Cave for her website Pindippy.[9]
During 2013, Byrne played the role of Sarah in the short film Lashes.[10] Byrne became a regular cast member for the fourth season of the sci-fi show Falling Skies.[11] [12] She moved to Vancouver for the filming of Falling Skies. While she departs the series at the end of season 4, Byrne reprises the role in the penultimate episode of the series, "Reunion".[13]
In 2015, she joined The Vampire Diaries as witch-vampire hybrid, heretic, Nora Hildegard.[14] [15] Byrne was a major recurring character in the seventh season of the series and appeared in twelve episodes of the season. The character was then killed off in the sixteenth episode along with her fiancé Mary-Louise.[16] She also had a guest appearance role in an episode of the MTV comedy series, Mary + Jane.[17]
In 2017, Byrne played the role of Lisa in the action-thriller film Skybound, alongside Gavin Stenhouse.[18] In February 2017, Byrne posed nude for Playboy magazine.[19]
In October 2018, she joined Evanna Lynch and her partner Keo Motsepe on the trios dance in week 4 on Dancing with the Stars.[20]
In 2019, Byrne portrayed Bronwyn, a witch in Morgan le Fey’s coven in Marvel’s Runaways.
Personal life
In August 2015, Byrne became engaged to Cooper Hefner.[21] On 4 November 2019, Byrne and Hefner announced that they had married.[22] On 24 August 2020, Byrne gave birth to their first daughter.[23] On 26 March 2022, she gave birth to twin daughters.[24]
Filmography
Film
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Doctors | Chloe Daniels | Episode: "Kiss My Asp" |
2012 | | Brittany | Television film |
2014–2015 | Falling Skies | Alexis "Lexi" Glass-Mason | Main role (season 4); guest role (season 5) |
2015 | Sorority Murder | Jennifer Taylor | Television film |
2015–2016 | The Vampire Diaries | Nora Hildegard | 12 episodes |
2016 | Mary + Jane | Lacey | Episode: "Jenéeuary" |
2019 | Runaways | Bronwyn | 5 episodes | |
Other work
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | CryBaby | N/A | Short film |
2011 | Pindippy | Various Characters | Web series by Jessie Cave |
2014 | Lashes | Sarah | Short film |
2018 | Dancing with the Stars | Herself / Audience | Season 27 Episode: Premier Week: Part 1 |
Herself / Trio Partner: Evanna & Keo | Season 27 Episode: Week 4: Trio Night |
2019 | Stick and Poke | Maggie | Short film |
Herself | Special thanks: The Blank Theater's Young Playwrights Festival Actor's Workshop Consultant | |
Notes and References
- Web site: 25 . Twitter. 12 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170612002415/https://twitter.com/ScarleyByrne/status/651248797629161473. 12 June 2017. 6 October 2015.
- Web site: Thank you for all my birthday messages & wishes yesterday! Feeling very loved & I cant wait to… . Twitter. 12 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170612003058/https://twitter.com/ScarleyByrne/status/784514315361542144. 12 June 2017. 7 October 2016.
- Web site: Manila Bulletin. Reaching for the 'Skies'. https://web.archive.org/web/20171206135810/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-379189881.html. dead. 6 December 2017. HighBeam. Manila Bulletin. 9 July 2017. 19 August 2014.
- Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. TNT's 'Falling Skies' & 'Dallas' Add Regulars. Deadline. 9 July 2017. 30 October 2013.
- Web site: Ng. Gwendolyn. No to Playboy, yes to romance. The Straits Times. 9 July 2017. 14 August 2014.
- Web site: Harry Potter's Pansy actress poses in Playboy shoot. Digital Spy. 8 July 2017. 15 February 2017.
- Web site: Doctors > Season 10 > Episode 92 > Kiss My Asp. TV.com. 9 July 2017. 12 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191112212623/http://www.tv.com/shows/doctors-uk/kiss-my-asp-1227548/. dead.
- Web site: Lake Placid: The Final Chapter. Netflix. 9 July 2017.
- Web site: Everyone!!!! Check out the new @pindippycave videos!! www.pindippy.com/superheroes lots of love!! X. Twitter. 9 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170709182043/https://twitter.com/ScarleyByrne/status/137671809154818048. 9 July 2017. 18 November 2011.
- Web site: Lashes - short film review. UK Film Review. 9 July 2017. 1 December 2015. 6 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171206074512/https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/single-post/2015/12/01/Lashes-short-film-review. dead.
- Web site: Falling Skies - Season 4 - Casting News - Scarlett Byrne added as Regular. SpoilerTV.
- Web site: SILVERIO. BEN. 4 November 2013. 'Harry Potter' Star, Scarlett Byrne, Joins 'Falling Skies' Season Four As Regular. 8 July 2017. ScienceFiction.com.
- Web site: Carabott. Chris. Falling Skies: "Reunion" Review. IGN. 9 July 2017. 25 August 2015.
- Web site: Roffman. Marisa. 15 July 2015. 'The Vampire Diaries' Adds Three Villains for Season 7. 9 July 2017. The Hollywood Reporter.
- Web site: MURPHY. SHAUNNA. 16 October 2015. 'Vampire Diaries': Find Out What's Next For The Show's First LGBT Love Story. https://web.archive.org/web/20151017130246/http://www.mtv.com/news/2352774/vampire-diaries-scarlett-byrne-nora-mary-louise/. dead. 17 October 2015. 9 July 2017. MTV News.
- Web site: Heimbrod. Mimi. 'The Vampire Diaries' Season 7: Fans Unhappy With Three Character Deaths?. Design & Trend. 9 July 2017. 2 April 2016. 13 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170813144614/http://www.designntrend.com/articles/73223/20160402/vampire-diaries-season-7-fans-unhappy-three-character-deaths.htm. dead.
- Web site: Holmes. Adam. This 'Harry Potter' actress is posing in Playboy and the pictures are gorgeous. Business Insider. 9 July 2017. 17 February 2017. 13 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170813181218/http://uk.businessinsider.com/playboy-harry-potter-actress-2017-2?r=US&IR=T. live.
- Web site: 'Skybound' is Campy, Entertaining Fun. 23 July 2018. 20 November 2017.
- Web site: Harry Potter's Scarlett Byrne Poses Nude for Playboy — See the Sexy Shots. 16 February 2017. UsMagazine.
- News: Evanna Lynch: It Was 'A Great Privilege' To Dance To 'Harry Potter' Theme On 'DWTS'. Thompson. Avery. 9 October 2018. Hollywood Life. 13 October 2018. en-US. 13 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210613193719/https://hollywoodlife.com/2018/10/09/evanna-lynch-dancing-harry-potter-theme-dwts-interview/. dead.
- Web site: Hugh Hefner's Son, Cooper Hefner, Engaged to Actress Scarlett Byrne. People.com. 7 August 2015.
- Web site: Gardner. Chris. 4 November 2019. Cooper Hefner Marries Girlfriend Scarlett Byrne. The Hollywood Reporter. en-US. 30 March 2022.
- Leon. Anya. Juneau. Jen. 25 August 2020. Hugh Hefner's Son Cooper and Harry Potter Star Scarlett Byrne Welcome Daughter Betsy Rose. People. 30 March 2022.
- News: Howie. Michael. 29 March 2022. Harry Potter star Scarlett Byrne welcomes twin daughters with husband Cooper Hefner. Evening Standard. 30 March 2022.