Shannon Elizabeth is an American actress, who is most notable for the portrayal in the comedy films of Scary Movie and American Pie as well as in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. She was born on September 7, 1973 in Houston, Texas. Her father had a Syrian descent, while her mother has the combination of English and Irish as well as German and Cherokee ancestry. In addition, Elizabeth was raised in Waco, Texas. When she was still on high school, she shown some passion in tennis and even taught to have a professional career on the said sport. On the other hand, Elizabeth also worked as a model before she started her professional film career.
Elizabeth has then appeared in various films such as the horror film entitled, Jack Frost as well in Dish Dogs. She subsequently appeared in the comedy film of American Pie in year 1999. After her portrayal on the said film, she was featured some Hollywood films like the Scary Movie and the Jay and Silent Bob Strike. On the other hand, Elizabeth also appeared in various episodes of the TV sitcom called, That ‘70s Show. In year 1999 Elizabeth posed naked in a pictorial for the Playboy magazine. In year 2000 and year 2003, Elizabeth was also featured in Maxim and in year 2008, she became the cover girl of the said magazine.
On the other hand, Elizabeth voiced for the character of Serena St. Germaine in the 2004 video game called, James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing. She was also one of the personalities in one of the episodes of the NBC’s Thank God You’re Here, together with Tom Green and Chelsea Handler as well as George Takei. Moreover, Elizabeth became one of the celebrities to join the sixth season of the reality show of Dancing with the Stars. She was paired with Derek Hough. In year 2009, she was featured as the host. In addition, Elizabeth appeared in music video of Chris Brown’s Next to You.
Furthermore, it was said that Elizabeth considered poker as her second career. She already played in the main Event of the 2005 World Series of Poker under the supervision of Daniel Negreanu and has already earned a special tournament celebrating the opening of the new poker room at the Caesars Palace hotel. Because of her Lebanese ancestry, she was picked for the Team Lebanon the World Team event in Las Vegas in year 2010. Elizabeth had a romantic affair with the actor Joseph Reitman, they’ve been together for ten years. However, the two separated in March 2005. After being eliminated in Dancing with the Stars, Elizabeth started on dating her partner, Derek Hough, in year 2008 but they have also separated in August 2009.
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