Tara Reid, born November 8, 1975, in Wyckoff, New Jersey, is an American actress and media personality known for roles in late 1990s and early 2000s films such as The Big Lebowski (1998), American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001), Vanilla Sky (2001), and Dr. T & the Women (2000). Raised in a large family, she began acting in commercials and TV series early on. Her career declined in the 2000s due to struggles with alcohol, drug issues, multiple plastic surgeries, and public scandals, including a widely publicized wardrobe malfunction in 2004. She returned to film in the 2010s with projects like American Reunion (2012) and the Sharknado series (2013–2017), while gaining more recognition as a media figure.
Reid has maintained an active presence on Instagram, sharing travel photos and personal moments. She was married briefly to businessman Michael Axtell in 2013–2014 and has had relationships with Carson Daly and Michael Aeri; she has no children. As of 2025, she continues to appear in low-budget films and reality shows. Reid remains a notable figure for her enduring visibility and persistence in the entertainment industry, transitioning from a film actress to a tabloid icon. She stands 168 cm tall and weighs approximately 53 kg.
