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{{short description|American actress (born 1973)}}
{{short description|American actress and activist (born 1973)}}
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| relatives          = [[Tamsen Fadal]] (cousin)
| relatives          = [[Tamsen Fadal]] (cousin)
| notable_works      = ''[[American Pie (film)|American Pie]]''<br />''[[Scary Movie]]''<br />''[[Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back]]''<br />''[[Love Actually]]''
| occupation        = {{hlist|Actress|activist|poker player}}
| occupation        = {{hlist|Actress|poker player|animal activist|model}}
| years_active      = 1991–present
| years_active      = 1991–present
}}
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'''Shannon Elizabeth Fadal'''<ref>{{cite news |last=Hamersly |first=Michael |date=2006-03-17 |title=He Wants a Piece of the 'Pie' |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/653861538/ |work=[[The Miami Herald]] |page=4A |quote=''American Pie'' actress Shannon Elizabeth...who was born Shannon Elizabeth Fadal...according to papers filed Wednesday in Superior Court. |access-date=2024-05-17}} </ref> (born September 7, 1973)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allrovi.com/name/shannon-elizabeth-p240643 |title=Shannon Elizabeth - Movie and Film Biography and Filmography - AllRovi.com. |access-date=January 16, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120518010535/http://www.allrovi.com/name/shannon-elizabeth-p240643 |archive-date=May 18, 2012 }}</ref> is an American actress and poker player. Her film roles solidified her status as a [[sex symbol]] of the 1990s and 2000s.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Erbland|first=Kate|date=2019-07-10|title='American Pie' Star Shannon Elizabeth Talks Iconic Scene That Never Would Have Happened Post-#MeToo|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2019/07/american-pie-shannon-elizabeth-hidden-camera-scene-metoo-1202156834/|access-date=2021-08-27|website=IndieWire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Galindo|first=Brian|title=You'll Only Recognize 12/12 Celebs If You're Over 27 Or Just Really Love '90s Movies|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/90s-teen-celebs-do-you-know-them-quiz|access-date=2021-08-27|website=BuzzFeed|date=August 20, 2021}}</ref>
'''Shannon Elizabeth Fadal'''<ref>{{cite news |last=Hamersly |first=Michael |date=2006-03-17 |title=He Wants a Piece of the 'Pie' |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/653861538/ |work=[[The Miami Herald]] |page=4A |quote=''American Pie'' actress Shannon Elizabeth...who was born Shannon Elizabeth Fadal...according to papers filed Wednesday in Superior Court. |access-date=2024-05-17}} </ref> (born September 7, 1973)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allrovi.com/name/shannon-elizabeth-p240643 |title=Shannon Elizabeth - Movie and Film Biography and Filmography - AllRovi.com. |access-date=January 16, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120518010535/http://www.allrovi.com/name/shannon-elizabeth-p240643 |archive-date=May 18, 2012 }}</ref> is an American actress, activist, and poker player. Her roles in the ''[[Scary Movie]]'' (2000) and the [[American Pie (film series)|''American Pie'' film series]] (1999–2001; 2012) solidified her status as a [[sex symbol]] of the 1990s and 2000s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erbland |first=Kate |date=2019-07-10 |title='American Pie' Star Shannon Elizabeth Talks Iconic Scene That Never Would Have Happened Post-#MeToo |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2019/07/american-pie-shannon-elizabeth-hidden-camera-scene-metoo-1202156834/ |access-date=2021-08-27 |website=IndieWire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Galindo |first=Brian |date=August 20, 2021 |title=You'll Only Recognize 12/12 Celebs If You're Over 27 Or Just Really Love '90s Movies |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/90s-teen-celebs-do-you-know-them-quiz |access-date=2021-08-27 |website=BuzzFeed}}</ref>  


In film, Elizabeth is best known for her role as Nadia in the [[American Pie (film series)|''American Pie'' film series]] (1999–2001; 2012), which saw her have a supporting role in the [[American Pie (film)|first film]], a lead ensemble role in the [[American Pie 2|second film]], and a cameo role in the [[American Reunion|fourth film]]. Her other notable credits include lead roles in ''[[Scary Movie]]'' (2000), ''[[Tomcats (2001 film)|Tomcats]]'' (2001), ''[[Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back]]'' (2001), ''[[Thirteen Ghosts]]'' (2001), ''[[Cursed (2005 film)|Cursed]]'' (2005), and ''[[Night of the Demons (2009 film)|Night of the Demons]]'' (2009), and supporting roles in ''[[Love Actually]]'' (2003), ''[[The Grand (film)|The Grand]]'' (2007), ''[[Jay and Silent Bob Reboot]]'' (2019), and Plan B (2024).
Elizabeth's film credits include ''[[Tomcats (2001 film)|Tomcats]]'' (2001), ''[[Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back]]'' (2001), ''[[Thirteen Ghosts]]'' (2001), ''[[Cursed (2005 film)|Cursed]]'' (2005), and ''[[Night of the Demons (2009 film)|Night of the Demons]]'' (2009), and supporting roles in ''[[Love Actually]]'' (2003), ''[[The Grand (film)|The Grand]]'' (2007), ''[[Jay and Silent Bob Reboot]]'' (2019), and Plan B (2024). In television, she had a recurring role in the Fox sitcom ''[[That '70s Show]]'' (2003–2005) and a main role in the [[UPN]] sitcom ''[[Cuts (TV series)|Cuts]]'' (2005–2006).


In television, Elizabeth had a recurring role as Brooke Rockwell on the Fox sitcom ''[[That '70s Show]]'' (2003–2005) and a main role as Tiffany Sherwood on the [[UPN]] sitcom ''[[Cuts (TV series)|Cuts]]'' (2005–2006).
Elizabeth is a professional poker player, and in 2006 was named "one of the leading celebrity poker players."<ref name="cmusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/poker%20queen%20shannon%20addicted%20to%20cards_1002783|access-date=July 18, 2006|title=POKER QUEEN SHANNON ADDICTED TO CARDS|website=ContactMusic|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080126091014/http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/poker%20queen%20shannon%20addicted%20to%20cards_1002783|archive-date=January 26, 2008}}</ref> She is also noted for her activism.
 
Elizabeth splits her time between [[Cape Town]], South Africa, and the USA,{{cn|date=September 2023}} and runs her non-profit organization, an animal rescue turned conservation organization she co-created in 2001—previously Animal Avengers. The Foundation has also launched One Woman's Legacy, a scholarship program that helps African women break through the glass ceiling in conservation studies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://shannonelizabeth.org/our-foundation/|title=Actress, animal activist and conservationist Shannon Elizabeth supports Animal Avengers animal activist and conservationist Shannon Elizabeth supports Animal Avengers|date=April 22, 2016|access-date=February 15, 2018}}</ref> She is a professional poker player, and in 2006 was named "one of the leading celebrity poker players."<ref name="cmusic">{{cite web|title=ContactMusic|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/poker%20queen%20shannon%20addicted%20to%20cards_1002783|access-date=July 18, 2006|work=POKER QUEEN SHANNON ADDICTED TO CARDS}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Elizabeth was born Shannon Elizabeth Fadal in [[Houston, Texas]], to a father of Lebanese ancestry,<ref>{{cite web |title=Actress Shannon Elizabeth: I'm proud of the Lebanese side of my life |url=https://www.lebaneseexaminer.com/2018/07/25/actress-shannon-elizabeth-im-proud-lebanese-side-life/ |website=Lebanese Examiner |date=July 25, 2018}}</ref><ref>''Thir13en Ghosts'' (Collector's Edition): ''Haunted In Canada'' – [https://insidepulse.com/2020/07/27/blu-ray-review-thir13en-ghosts-collectors-edition/ An Interview With Actress Shannon Elizabeth] Partial transcript of interview found at [https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/marvelous-mrs-maisel-star-tony-shalhoub-helped-his-costar-rewrite-this-movie.html/ "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Star Tony Shalhoub Helped His Costar Rewrite This Movie"]</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Glamorous Pro Shannon Elizabeth To Join World Team Poker's Team Lebanon|url=http://www.onlinepoker.net/poker-news/poker-tournaments-news/glamorous-pro-shannon-elizabeth-join-world-team-pokers-team-lebanon/5455}}</ref> and to a mother of German, English and Irish ancestry.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120529200723/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2000-03-12/news/0003080244_1_titus-lange-bruce-abbott/2 NAME DROPPING - Lange Wanted A Challenge], [[English people|English]], John Parkyn, [[Orlando Sentinel]], March 12, 2000</ref> She was raised in [[Waco, Texas]], from 3rd grade through high school; Elizabeth graduated from [[Waco High School]] in 1991.<ref name="waco">{{cite web|author = Steven Russell|title = Shannon Elizabeth: First she heated up American Pie. Now the nubile newcomer is ready for the Hollywood main course.|work = Interviews|publisher = [[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim Online]]|date=February 2000|url = http://www.maximonline.com/articles/index.aspx?a_id=1554|access-date = September 30, 2006 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060421112902/http://www.maximonline.com/articles/index.aspx?a_id=1554 |archive-date = April 21, 2006}}</ref> In high school, she was a member of the [[tennis]] team and at one point considered a professional tennis career. Elizabeth worked as a model for [[Ford Models|Ford]] & [[Elite Model Management|Elite models]] before she began a career in film.<ref name="curls up">{{cite web|author = John Crook|title = Shannon Elizabeth Curls up with 'Cuts'|work = TV News|publisher = Zap2it|date = February 13, 2005|url = http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271%7C93276%7C1%7C,00.html|access-date = September 30, 2006|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060725054044/http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1%2C1002%2C271%7C93276%7C1%7C%2C00.html|archive-date = July 25, 2006}}</ref>
Elizabeth was born Shannon Elizabeth Fadal in [[Houston, Texas]], to a father of Lebanese ancestry,<ref>{{cite web |title=Actress Shannon Elizabeth: I'm proud of the Lebanese side of my life |url=https://www.lebaneseexaminer.com/2018/07/25/actress-shannon-elizabeth-im-proud-lebanese-side-life/ |website=Lebanese Examiner |date=July 25, 2018}}</ref><ref>''Thir13en Ghosts'' (Collector's Edition): ''Haunted In Canada'' – [https://insidepulse.com/2020/07/27/blu-ray-review-thir13en-ghosts-collectors-edition/ An Interview With Actress Shannon Elizabeth] Partial transcript of interview found at [https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/marvelous-mrs-maisel-star-tony-shalhoub-helped-his-costar-rewrite-this-movie.html/ "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Star Tony Shalhoub Helped His Costar Rewrite This Movie"]</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Glamorous Pro Shannon Elizabeth To Join World Team Poker's Team Lebanon|url=http://www.onlinepoker.net/poker-news/poker-tournaments-news/glamorous-pro-shannon-elizabeth-join-world-team-pokers-team-lebanon/5455|website=Online Poker|date=April 15, 2010}}</ref> and to a mother of German, English and Irish ancestry.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120529200723/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2000-03-12/news/0003080244_1_titus-lange-bruce-abbott/2 NAME DROPPING - Lange Wanted A Challenge], [[English people|English]], John Parkyn, [[Orlando Sentinel]], March 12, 2000</ref> She was raised in [[Waco, Texas]], from 3rd grade through high school; Elizabeth graduated from [[Waco High School]] in 1991.<ref name="waco">{{cite web|author = Steven Russell|title = Shannon Elizabeth: First she heated up American Pie. Now the nubile newcomer is ready for the Hollywood main course.|work = Interviews|publisher = [[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim Online]]|date=February 2000|url = http://www.maximonline.com/articles/index.aspx?a_id=1554|access-date = September 30, 2006 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060421112902/http://www.maximonline.com/articles/index.aspx?a_id=1554 |archive-date = April 21, 2006}}</ref> In high school, she was a member of the [[tennis]] team and at one point considered a professional tennis career. Elizabeth worked as a model for [[Ford Models|Ford]] and [[Elite Model Management|Elite models]] before she began a career in film.<ref name="curls up">{{cite web|author = John Crook|title = Shannon Elizabeth Curls up with 'Cuts'|work = TV News|publisher = Zap2it|date = February 13, 2005|url = http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271%7C93276%7C1%7C,00.html|access-date = September 30, 2006|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060725054044/http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1%2C1002%2C271%7C93276%7C1%7C%2C00.html|archive-date = July 25, 2006}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
[[Image:Shannon Elizabeth and two guys.jpg|thumb|left|295px|Elizabeth along with two [[United States Marine Corps]] participants of the poker tournament, prior to 2006 tribute troops of the U.S. Military]]
Elizabeth appeared in several films and television shows before being cast in 1999's ‘[[American Pie (film)|American Pie]]’ in the role of Nadia.<ref>Variety Staff, ‘American Pie,’ Variety, July 7, 1999 (review and cast listing).</ref> It was a major box office success,<ref>Box Office Mojo, ‘American Pie (1999) — Domestic and Worldwide Gross.’</ref> and she reprised her role in ‘[[American Pie 2]]’ (2001) and ‘[[American Reunion]]’ (2012).<ref>The Hollywood Reporter, film reviews and cast credits for American Pie 2 (Aug. 9, 2001) and American Reunion (Apr. 5, 2012).</ref> Elizabeth subsequently appeared in several Hollywood films, including ‘[[Scary Movie]]’ (2000), ‘[[Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back]]’ (2001), and ‘[[Tomcats (2001 film)|Tomcats]]’ (2001).<ref>AFI Catalog entries for Scary Movie (2000), Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001), and Tomcats (2001) listing Shannon Elizabeth in cast.</ref> Elizabeth starred in the [[UPN]] series ‘[[Cuts (TV series)|Cuts]]’ until the show was canceled in May 2006.<ref>Los Angeles Times, ‘UPN cancels Cuts,’ May 2006 industry report; CBS/UPN press listings for Cuts (2005–2006) cast and episode guide.</ref> Elizabeth recurred in ‘[[That '70s Show]]’ for a number of episodes.<ref>TV Guide, ‘Shannon Elizabeth Credits,’ recurring role as Brooke Rockwell on That ’70s Show (seasons 6–7); Fox press materials episode listings.</ref>[[Image:Shannon Elizabeth poker.jpg|thumb|right|Elizabeth at the 2007 [[NBC]] [[National Heads-Up Poker Championship]]]]
Elizabeth appeared in several films and television shows before being cast in 1999's ''[[American Pie (film)|American Pie]]'' in the role of Nadia. It was a major box office success, and she reprised her role in ''[[American Pie 2]]'' (2001) and ''[[American Reunion]]'' (2012). Elizabeth subsequently appeared in several Hollywood films, including ''[[Scary Movie]]'' (2000), ''[[Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back]]'' (2001), and ''[[Tomcats (2001 film)|Tomcats]]'' (2001). Elizabeth starred in the [[UPN]] series ''[[Cuts (TV series)|Cuts]]'' until the show was canceled in May 2006. Elizabeth recurred in ''[[That '70s Show]]'' for a number of episodes.{{fact|date=May 2022}}
 
In 2000 and 2003, she was featured in ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maximonline.com/todays_girl/index.aspx?id=2127|title=Shannon Elizabeth|website=Maxim|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081001062147/http://www.maximonline.com/todays_girl/index.aspx?id=2127|archive-date=October 1, 2008 }}</ref> In June 2008 she was ''Maxim'''s cover girl. She provided the likeness and voice for [[Serena St. Germaine]] in the 2004 video game ''[[James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Steve Groll|title = 007 Insider Update #2: Shannon Elizabeth Voice Over Session - Interview with Senior Publicist Steve Groll|work=Allmovie|publisher = [[Electronic Arts]]|date=June 19, 2003|url = http://www.ea.com/official/007/everythingornothing/us/insider.jsp?newsID=i3|access-date = September 30, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080111135021/https://www.ea.com/official/007/everythingornothing/us/insider.jsp?newsID=i3|archive-date=January 11, 2008}}</ref> Elizabeth was one of the celebrities on an episode of [[NBC]]'s ''[[Thank God You're Here (US TV series)|Thank God You're Here]]'' along with [[Tom Green]], [[Chelsea Handler]], and [[George Takei]]. Elizabeth was among the cast of the sixth season of ''[[Dancing with the Stars (U.S. season 6)|Dancing with the Stars]]'', partnered with [[Derek Hough]]. Elizabeth was the seventh star eliminated from the competition.


In 2000 and 2003, she was featured in ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]''.<ref>[http://www.maximonline.com/todays_girl/index.aspx?id=2127 "Shannon Elizabeth."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081001062147/http://www.maximonline.com/todays_girl/index.aspx?id=2127 |date=October 1, 2008 }} ''Maxim''.</ref> In June 2008 she was ''Maxim'''s cover girl. She provided the likeness and voice for [[Serena St. Germaine]] in the 2004 video game ''[[James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Steve Groll|title = 007 Insider Update #2: Shannon Elizabeth Voice Over Session - Interview with Senior Publicist Steve Groll|work=Allmovie|publisher = [[Electronic Arts]]|date=June 19, 2003|url = http://www.ea.com/official/007/everythingornothing/us/insider.jsp?newsID=i3|access-date = September 30, 2006}}</ref> Elizabeth was one of the celebrities on an episode of [[NBC]]'s ''[[Thank God You're Here (US TV series)|Thank God You're Here]]'' along with [[Tom Green]], [[Chelsea Handler]], and [[George Takei]]. Elizabeth was among the cast of the sixth season of ''[[Dancing with the Stars (U.S. season 6)|Dancing with the Stars]]'', partnered with [[Derek Hough]]. Elizabeth was the seventh star eliminated from the competition.[[Image:Shannon Elizabeth poker.jpg|thumb|right|Elizabeth at the 2007 [[NBC]] [[National Heads-Up Poker Championship]]]]In 2006, Elizabeth described [[poker]] as her second career and was called "one of the leading celebrity poker players."<ref name="cmusic" /> At that time, she visited the [[Las Vegas Valley]] up to three times each month to participate in poker games with top players. Elizabeth does not appear to have been as active a poker player since scoring 12 tournament cashes from 2006 through 2010 – she has only one tournament cash (in 2013) thereafter.<ref name="hendonmob">{{cite web|title=Shannon Elizabeth|url=http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=56841|access-date=December 15, 2016|work=[[The Hendon Mob]]}}</ref>
In 2006, Elizabeth described [[poker]] as her second career and was called "one of the leading celebrity poker players."<ref name="cmusic" /> At that time, she visited the [[Las Vegas Valley]] up to three times each month to participate in poker games with top players. Elizabeth does not appear to have been as active a poker player since scoring 12 tournament cashes from 2006 through 2010 – she has only one tournament cash (in 2013) thereafter.<ref name="hendonmob">{{cite web|title=Shannon Elizabeth|url=http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=56841|access-date=December 15, 2016|work=[[The Hendon Mob]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080112050258/http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=56841|archive-date=January 12, 2008}}</ref>


Elizabeth played in the Main Event of the [[2005 World Series of Poker]] under the guidance of [[Daniel Negreanu]], and won a special tournament celebrating the opening of a new poker room at [[Caesars Palace]] hotel in January 2006, beating out 83 celebrities and poker professionals to win $55,000.<ref>{{Cite news |date=April 14, 2010 |title=Shannon Elizabeth is better at Poker than you |work=The Shooting Range |url=http://www.theshootingrange.net/1143/shannon-elizabeth-is-better-at-poker-than-you.php |url-status=dead |access-date=July 21, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100513052755/http://www.theshootingrange.net/1143/shannon-elizabeth-is-better-at-poker-than-you.php |archive-date=May 13, 2010}}</ref> She also cashed four times in the World Series of Poker in 2006 and 2007, but again busted out of the Main Event early. In 2007, she advanced to the semi-finals of the [[NBC]] [[National Heads-Up Poker Championship]] in a field consisting of the top poker professionals before losing to eventual champion [[Paul Wasicka]].<ref name="hendonmob"/>
Elizabeth played in the Main Event of the [[2005 World Series of Poker]] under the guidance of [[Daniel Negreanu]], and won a special tournament celebrating the opening of a new poker room at [[Caesars Palace]] hotel in January 2006, beating out 83 celebrities and poker professionals to win $55,000.<ref>{{Cite news |date=April 14, 2010 |title=Shannon Elizabeth is better at Poker than you |work=The Shooting Range |url=http://www.theshootingrange.net/1143/shannon-elizabeth-is-better-at-poker-than-you.php |url-status=dead |access-date=July 21, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100513052755/http://www.theshootingrange.net/1143/shannon-elizabeth-is-better-at-poker-than-you.php |archive-date=May 13, 2010}}</ref> She also cashed four times in the World Series of Poker in 2006 and 2007, but again busted out of the Main Event early. In 2007, she advanced to the semi-finals of the [[NBC]] [[National Heads-Up Poker Championship]] in a field consisting of the top poker professionals before losing to eventual champion [[Paul Wasicka]].<ref name="hendonmob"/>


Elizabeth was the host of the comedy/burlesque series "Live Nude Comedy" in 2009. Elizabeth also featured in [[Chris Brown]]'s "[[Next to You (Chris Brown song)|Next to You]]" music video as Brown's girlfriend in 2011. In 2019 she reprised her role as Justice in ''[[Jay and Silent Bob Reboot]].''
Elizabeth was the host of the comedy/burlesque series "Live Nude Comedy" in 2009. Elizabeth also featured in [[Chris Brown]]'s "[[Next to You (Chris Brown song)|Next to You]]" music video as Brown's girlfriend in 2011. In 2019 she reprised her role as Justice in the ''[[Jay and Silent Bob Reboot]].''<ref>{{cite web|title=Kevin Smith on Instagram: "And Justice for all! It didn't feel like a true sequel until @shannonelizabeth stepped on the set of @jayandsilentbob Reboot. But it's..."|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu6ltEFA85M/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/Bu6ltEFA85M |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|access-date=13 March 2019|website=Instagram}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In 2022, it was announced that Shannon Elizabeth would star in the comedy film ''Plan B'', alongside [[Jon Heder]], [[Jamie Lee (comedian)|Jamie Lee]] and [[Tom Berenger]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Complex |first=Valerie |date=2022-07-16 |title=Jamie Lee & Jon Heder Topline Comedy 'Plan B' For Joke Zero And Future Proof Films |url=https://deadline.com/2022/07/jamie-lee-jon-heder-topline-comedy-plan-b-1235065213/ |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=Deadline}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|title=Kevin Smith on Instagram: "And Justice for all! It didn't feel like a true sequel until @shannonelizabeth stepped on the set of @jayandsilentbob Reboot. But it's..."|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu6ltEFA85M/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/Bu6ltEFA85M |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|access-date=13 March 2019|website=Instagram}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


In 2022, it was announced that Shannon Elizabeth would star in the comedy film ''Plan B'', alongside [[Jon Heder]], [[Jamie Lee (comedian)|Jamie Lee]] and [[Tom Berenger]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Complex |first=Valerie |date=2022-07-16 |title=Jamie Lee & Jon Heder Topline Comedy 'Plan B' For Joke Zero And Future Proof Films |url=https://deadline.com/2022/07/jamie-lee-jon-heder-topline-comedy-plan-b-1235065213/ |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=Deadline}}</ref>
==Philanthropy==
[[Image:Shannon Elizabeth and two guys.jpg|thumb|295px|Elizabeth along with two [[United States Marine Corps]] participants of the poker tournament, prior to 2006 tribute troops of the U.S. Military]]
Animal Avengers, a [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit]] animal rescue organization founded by Elizabeth and her then-husband Reitman,<ref name="curls up" /> is dedicated to rescuing and finding a home for homeless pets, reducing [[Overpopulation of domestic pets|pet overpopulation]], promoting responsible pet guardianship and preventing [[animal cruelty]].  


==Personal life==
Among many fundraising events, Team Bodog raised over $50,000 for Animal Avengers in a celebrity poker night on October 8, 2005. The event was hosted by tournament director [[Matt Savage (poker)|Matt Savage]]. In 2016, she began participating in numerous other Bodog-sponsored charity events as well.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2005-12-13 |title=Bodog Charity Event Supports US Soldiers |url=http://www.bluffeurope.com/poker-news/en/bodog-charity-event-supports-us-soldiers_2460.aspx |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=BLUFF Europe}}</ref> The organization, based in Brazil, lead [[3D printing]] of prosthetic body parts for animals, including a beak for goose [[Victoria (goose)|Victoria]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Tappin Coelho |first=Janet |date=May 20, 2016 |title=The Animal Avengers saving injured creatures with futuristic technology |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/science/animal-avengers-saving-injured-creatures-8015912 |access-date=September 15, 2016 |work=[[Daily Mirror]] |publisher=[[Trinity Mirror]] |location=London}}</ref>
Elizabeth was married to actor [[Joseph D. Reitman]] from 2002 to 2005.<ref>{{cite web|first=Chris|last=Gardner|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1035301,00.html|title=Shannon Elizabeth Splits from Husband|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|publisher=[[Meredith Corporation]]|location=New York City|date=March 7, 2005|access-date=February 15, 2018|archive-date=March 20, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080320041609/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1035301,00.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> She later married Simon Borchert.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shannon Elizabeth and Simon Borchert on protecting rhinos and the importance of animal conservation|url=https://www.lidji.org/post/shannon-elizabeth-and-simon-borchert-on-protecting-rhinos-and-importance-of-animal-conservation|date=July 24, 2022|access-date=June 19, 2023|website=The Do One Better! Podcast|quote=Together, this dynamic husband and wife duo are protecting rhinos and strengthening the field of conservation through the work of the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation.}}</ref>


==Activism==
Elizabeth has served as the spokesperson for [[Farm Sanctuary]]'s Adopt a Turkey program, urging people to adopt a turkey instead of eating one for Thanksgiving.<ref>{{cite web |last=D'estries |first=Michael |date=October 19, 2012 |title=Shannon Elizabeth urges turkey adoption {{!}} Mother Nature Network |url=http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/blogs/shannon-elizabeth-urges-turkey-adoption |access-date=November 12, 2012}}</ref> She uses social media, particularly [[Instagram]] posts, to raise awareness about rhino poaching at the Poached Rhino fundraiser.<ref>{{cite web |last=Miller |first=Hunter |date=March 6, 2017 |title=American Pie's Shannon Elizabeth Knows How To Use Her Instagram |url=http://comicbook.com/popculturenow/2017/03/06/american-pie-shannon-elizabeth-instagram-pics/ |access-date=May 11, 2017 |website=comicbook.com}}</ref>
She is an environmentalist and [[vegan]]. She is a cousin of New York-based television host and relationship coach [[Tamsen Fadal]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.shansenjewelry.com/ny-enterprise-report-all-in-the-family/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001928/http://www.shansenjewelry.com/ny-enterprise-report-all-in-the-family/ | archive-date=March 4, 2016 | title=Shansenjew }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Mike|last=Coppola|url=https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/Television+personality+Tamsen+Fadal+actress+Shannon+Elizabeth+attends+Michael+Jackson+IMMORTAL+World+Tour+show+Cirque+Soleil+Madison+Square+Garden+April+2012+York+City/6412356/story.html|title=Television personality Tamsen Fadal (L) and actress Shannon Elizabeth attends Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour show by Cirque du Soleil at Madison Square Garden on April 3, 2012 in New York City|work=[[Ottawa Citizen]]|publisher=[[Postmedia Network]]|location=Ottawa, Ontario, Canada|date=April 4, 2012|access-date=May 4, 2018}}</ref> Animal Avengers, a [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit]] animal rescue organization founded by Elizabeth and her then-husband Reitman,<ref name="curls up" /> is dedicated to rescuing and finding a home for homeless pets, reducing [[Overpopulation of domestic pets|pet overpopulation]], promoting responsible pet guardianship and preventing [[animal cruelty]].


Among many fundraising events, Team Bodog raised over $50,000 for Animal Avengers in a celebrity poker night on October 8, 2005. The event was hosted by tournament director [[Matt Savage (poker)|Matt Savage]]. In 2016, she began participating in numerous other Bodog-sponsored charity events as well.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bodog Charity Event Supports US Soldiers|url=http://www.bluffeurope.com/poker-news/en/bodog-charity-event-supports-us-soldiers_2460.aspx|access-date=August 31, 2015}}</ref> The organization, based in Brazil, lead [[3D printing]] of prosthetic body parts for animals, including a beak for goose [[Victoria (goose)|Victoria]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Janet |last=Tappin Coelho |title=The Animal Avengers saving injured creatures with futuristic technology |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/science/animal-avengers-saving-injured-creatures-8015912 |work=[[Daily Mirror]] |publisher=[[Trinity Mirror]] |location=London |date=May 20, 2016 |access-date=September 15, 2016}}</ref>
==Personal life==
Elizabeth is an environmentalist and [[vegan]]. She is a cousin of New York-based television host and relationship coach [[Tamsen Fadal]].<ref>{{cite web |date=March 30, 2012 |title=The cousins and co-founders of Shansen Jewelry talk to NY Report |url=http://www.shansenjewelry.com/ny-enterprise-report-all-in-the-family/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001928/http://www.shansenjewelry.com/ny-enterprise-report-all-in-the-family/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |website=Shanson Jewerly by Shannon & Tamsen}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Coppola |first=Mike |date=April 4, 2012 |title=Television personality Tamsen Fadal (L) and actress Shannon Elizabeth attends Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour show by Cirque du Soleil at Madison Square Garden on April 3, 2012 in New York City |url=https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/Television+personality+Tamsen+Fadal+actress+Shannon+Elizabeth+attends+Michael+Jackson+IMMORTAL+World+Tour+show+Cirque+Soleil+Madison+Square+Garden+April+2012+York+City/6412356/story.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112223544/https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/Television+personality+Tamsen+Fadal+actress+Shannon+Elizabeth+attends+Michael+Jackson+IMMORTAL+World+Tour+show+Cirque+Soleil+Madison+Square+Garden+April+2012+York+City/6412356/story.html |archive-date=November 12, 2018 |access-date=May 4, 2018 |work=[[Ottawa Citizen]] |publisher=[[Postmedia Network]] |location=Ottawa, Ontario, Canada}}</ref>  


Elizabeth has served as the spokesperson for [[Farm Sanctuary]]'s Adopt a Turkey program, urging people to adopt a turkey instead of eating one for Thanksgiving.<ref>{{cite web|first=Michael|last=D'estries|url=http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/blogs/shannon-elizabeth-urges-turkey-adoption |title= Shannon Elizabeth urges turkey adoption {{!}} Mother Nature Network |date=October 19, 2012 |access-date=November 12, 2012}}</ref> She uses social media, particularly [[Instagram]] posts, to raise awareness about rhino poaching at the Poached Rhino fundraiser.<ref>{{cite web|first=Hunter|last=Miller|url=http://comicbook.com/popculturenow/2017/03/06/american-pie-shannon-elizabeth-instagram-pics/|title=American Pie's Shannon Elizabeth Knows How To Use Her Instagram|website=comicbook.com|date=March 6, 2017|access-date=May 11, 2017}}</ref>
She was married to actor [[Joseph D. Reitman]] from 2002 to 2005.<ref>{{cite web |first=Chris |last=Gardner |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1035301,00.html |title=Shannon Elizabeth Splits from Husband |work=[[People (magazine)|People]] |publisher=[[Meredith Corporation]] |location=New York City |date=March 7, 2005 |access-date=February 15, 2018 |archive-date=March 20, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080320041609/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1035301,00.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> She later married Simon Borchert.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shannon Elizabeth and Simon Borchert on protecting rhinos and the importance of animal conservation|url=https://www.lidji.org/post/shannon-elizabeth-and-simon-borchert-on-protecting-rhinos-and-importance-of-animal-conservation|date=July 24, 2022|access-date=June 19, 2023|website=The Do One Better! Podcast|quote=Together, this dynamic husband and wife duo are protecting rhinos and strengthening the field of conservation through the work of the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation.}}</ref>  


==Filmography==
==Filmography==

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Shannon Elizabeth Fadal[1] (born September 7, 1973)[2] is an American actress, activist, and poker player. Her roles in the Scary Movie (2000) and the American Pie film series (1999–2001; 2012) solidified her status as a sex symbol of the 1990s and 2000s.[3][4]

Elizabeth's film credits include Tomcats (2001), Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001), Thirteen Ghosts (2001), Cursed (2005), and Night of the Demons (2009), and supporting roles in Love Actually (2003), The Grand (2007), Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019), and Plan B (2024). In television, she had a recurring role in the Fox sitcom That '70s Show (2003–2005) and a main role in the UPN sitcom Cuts (2005–2006).

Elizabeth is a professional poker player, and in 2006 was named "one of the leading celebrity poker players."[5] She is also noted for her activism.

Early life

Elizabeth was born Shannon Elizabeth Fadal in Houston, Texas, to a father of Lebanese ancestry,[6][7][8] and to a mother of German, English and Irish ancestry.[9] She was raised in Waco, Texas, from 3rd grade through high school; Elizabeth graduated from Waco High School in 1991.[10] In high school, she was a member of the tennis team and at one point considered a professional tennis career. Elizabeth worked as a model for Ford and Elite models before she began a career in film.[11]

Career

Elizabeth appeared in several films and television shows before being cast in 1999's ‘American Pie’ in the role of Nadia.[12] It was a major box office success,[13] and she reprised her role in ‘American Pie 2’ (2001) and ‘American Reunion’ (2012).[14] Elizabeth subsequently appeared in several Hollywood films, including ‘Scary Movie’ (2000), ‘Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back’ (2001), and ‘Tomcats’ (2001).[15] Elizabeth starred in the UPN series ‘Cuts’ until the show was canceled in May 2006.[16] Elizabeth recurred in ‘That '70s Show’ for a number of episodes.[17]

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Elizabeth at the 2007 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

In 2000 and 2003, she was featured in Maxim.[18] In June 2008 she was Maxim's cover girl. She provided the likeness and voice for Serena St. Germaine in the 2004 video game James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing.[19] Elizabeth was one of the celebrities on an episode of NBC's Thank God You're Here along with Tom Green, Chelsea Handler, and George Takei. Elizabeth was among the cast of the sixth season of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with Derek Hough. Elizabeth was the seventh star eliminated from the competition.

In 2006, Elizabeth described poker as her second career and was called "one of the leading celebrity poker players."[5] At that time, she visited the Las Vegas Valley up to three times each month to participate in poker games with top players. Elizabeth does not appear to have been as active a poker player since scoring 12 tournament cashes from 2006 through 2010 – she has only one tournament cash (in 2013) thereafter.[20]

Elizabeth played in the Main Event of the 2005 World Series of Poker under the guidance of Daniel Negreanu, and won a special tournament celebrating the opening of a new poker room at Caesars Palace hotel in January 2006, beating out 83 celebrities and poker professionals to win $55,000.[21] She also cashed four times in the World Series of Poker in 2006 and 2007, but again busted out of the Main Event early. In 2007, she advanced to the semi-finals of the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship in a field consisting of the top poker professionals before losing to eventual champion Paul Wasicka.[20]

Elizabeth was the host of the comedy/burlesque series "Live Nude Comedy" in 2009. Elizabeth also featured in Chris Brown's "Next to You" music video as Brown's girlfriend in 2011. In 2019 she reprised her role as Justice in the Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.[22] In 2022, it was announced that Shannon Elizabeth would star in the comedy film Plan B, alongside Jon Heder, Jamie Lee and Tom Berenger.[23]

Philanthropy

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Elizabeth along with two United States Marine Corps participants of the poker tournament, prior to 2006 tribute troops of the U.S. Military

Animal Avengers, a non-profit animal rescue organization founded by Elizabeth and her then-husband Reitman,[11] is dedicated to rescuing and finding a home for homeless pets, reducing pet overpopulation, promoting responsible pet guardianship and preventing animal cruelty.

Among many fundraising events, Team Bodog raised over $50,000 for Animal Avengers in a celebrity poker night on October 8, 2005. The event was hosted by tournament director Matt Savage. In 2016, she began participating in numerous other Bodog-sponsored charity events as well.[24] The organization, based in Brazil, lead 3D printing of prosthetic body parts for animals, including a beak for goose Victoria.[25]

Elizabeth has served as the spokesperson for Farm Sanctuary's Adopt a Turkey program, urging people to adopt a turkey instead of eating one for Thanksgiving.[26] She uses social media, particularly Instagram posts, to raise awareness about rhino poaching at the Poached Rhino fundraiser.[27]

Personal life

Elizabeth is an environmentalist and vegan. She is a cousin of New York-based television host and relationship coach Tamsen Fadal.[28][29]

She was married to actor Joseph D. Reitman from 2002 to 2005.[30] She later married Simon Borchert.[31]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1997 Blast Hostage
Jack Frost Jill Metzner Credited as Shannon Elizabeth Fadal
1998 Blade Squad Nurse Television film
1999 Seamless Nicole
Dying to Live Vanessa Canningham Television film
American Pie Nadia
Evicted Princess
2000 Scary Movie Buffy Gilmore
Dish Dogs Anne
2001 Tomcats Natalie Parker
American Pie 2 Nadia
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Justice
Thirteen Ghosts Kathy Kriticos
2002 Survivin' the Island Office Worker Short film; uncredited
Also executive producer
2003 The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron Courtney Television film
Love Actually Harriet
2004 Johnson Family Vacation Chrishelle Rene Boudreau
2005 Cursed Becky Morton
Confessions of an American Bride Sam Television film
The Kid & I Shelby Roman
2007 The Grand Toni
2008 Deal Michelle
You Belong to Me Alex Wilson Television film
2009 Night of the Demons Angela Feld
2011 A Novel Romance Adi Schwartz
2012 American Reunion Nadia
A Green Story Kelly
Golden Winter Jessica Richmond
2013 In the Dark Linda Television film
Catch a Christmas Star Nikki Crandon Television film
2014 The Outsider Margo
2015 Marshall's Miracle Cynthia Lawson
2016 Swing Away Zoe Papadopoulos Also executive producer
Gibby Ms. Martin
The Opera Singer Young Opera Singer Short film
2019 Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Justice Faulken
2020 Playing With Beethoven Bryn
2021 Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage Herself Documentary
Archive footage; uncredited
2023 Death on the Border Maddy
A Home for the Holidays Ella
2024 Plan B Anne McNally

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1996 Arliss Anya Slovachek Episode: "Crossing the Line"
Hang Time Nicole Barrett Episode: "Green-Eyed Julie"
Baywatch Girl at Pier Party Episode: "Baywatch Angels"
1997 USA High Melanie Episode: "Internet Love Story"
Step by Step Cindi Episode: "Can't Buy Me Love"
1998 Pacific Blue Jo Episode: "Damaged Goods"
1999 G vs E Cherry Valence Episode: "Men Are from Mars, Women Are Evil"
2002 Just Shoot Me! Karen Episode: "About a Boy"
Off Centre Dawn Episode: "Addicted to Love"
The Twilight Zone Sondra Lomax Episode: "Dream Lover"
2003 MTV Icon Herself Episode: "Metallica"
2003–2005 That '70s Show Brooke Rockwell Recurring role (season 6–7)
2004 One on One Tiffany Sherwood Episode: "Splitting Hairs"
Punk'd Herself Episode: "Carmelo Anthony, Shannon Elizabeth and Jena Malone"
2005–2006 Cuts Tiffany Sherwood Main role
2005 MADtv Herself Episode: "OK Go"
King of the Hill Candee (Voice) Episode: "Harlottown"
2007 Thank God You're Here Herself Episode 4
2008 Dancing with the Stars Herself Contestant (season 6)
2009 Live Nude Comedy Herself 6 episodes
2013 What Not to Wear Episode: "Shannon Elizabeth"
Melissa & Joey Anita Episode: "The Unfriending"
2018 Celebrity Big Brother Herself Contestant (season 1)

Video games

Year Title Role Notes
2003 James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing Serena St. Germaine (voice)
2009 Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust Amy Loveheart (voice)

Dancing with the Stars

Week # Dance / Song Judge's scores Result Ref
Inaba Goodman Tonioli
1 Cha-Cha-Cha / "Shut Up and Drive" 7 7 7 No Elimination
2 Quickstep / "Swing With Me" 8 8 8 Safe
3 Jive / "Goody Two Shoes" 8 8 8 Safe
4 Viennese Waltz / "Keep Holding On" 9 10 9 Safe
5 Samba / "Pon de Replay" 8 8 7 Safe
6 Rumba / "True Colors"
Group Country Western / "Cotton Eyed Joe" 		8
No 		8
Scores 		8
Given 		Safe
7 Tango / "Tanguedia II"

Mambo / "Ain't Nothing Wrong with That"

9
8 		9
8 		9
8 		Eliminated

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2000 MTV Movie & TV Awards Best Breakthrough Performance American Pie Template:Nom
Young Hollywood Awards Best Ensemble Cast Template:Won
2001 Hollywood Film Awards Breakthrough Female Performance American Pie 2 Template:Won
Stinkers Bad Movie Awards Worst Supporting Actress Template:Nominated
Most Annoying Fake Accent – Female Template:Nominated
2004 Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards Best Ensemble Love Actually Template:Nom
2011 New York International Independent Film & Video Festival Best Actress A Novel Romance Template:Won

References

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  13. ↑ Box Office Mojo, ‘American Pie (1999) — Domestic and Worldwide Gross.’
  14. ↑ The Hollywood Reporter, film reviews and cast credits for American Pie 2 (Aug. 9, 2001) and American Reunion (Apr. 5, 2012).
  15. ↑ AFI Catalog entries for Scary Movie (2000), Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001), and Tomcats (2001) listing Shannon Elizabeth in cast.
  16. ↑ Los Angeles Times, ‘UPN cancels Cuts,’ May 2006 industry report; CBS/UPN press listings for Cuts (2005–2006) cast and episode guide.
  17. ↑ TV Guide, ‘Shannon Elizabeth Credits,’ recurring role as Brooke Rockwell on That ’70s Show (seasons 6–7); Fox press materials episode listings.
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