Evangeline Lilly, born August 3, 1979, in Fort Saskatchewan, Canada, is a Canadian actress and writer known for her roles in the TV series Lost (2004) as Kate Austen and in the Ant-Man films as Hope van Dyne. At 168 cm tall, she maintains her figure through daily workouts including running, Pilates, yoga, rock climbing, and canoeing. A vegetarian who practices intermittent fasting and avoids sugar, Lilly attributes her youthful appearance to her disciplined lifestyle. She has appeared in racy photo shoots and nude scenes that emphasize natural grace and strength rather than vulgarity.
From 2003 to 2017, Lilly was married to Norman Culey, with whom she has two sons. Since 2017, she has been in a relationship with Canadian hockey player Norman Culey. As of 2025, at age 45, she continues to act, write children’s books, and engage in charity work, balancing a public career with personal pursuits rooted in health and fitness.
