Arielle Kebbel
A versatile screen presence who built a steady career moving seamlessly from beloved teen dramas to supernatural thrillers and sharp comedies.
Born 1985 (age 41)·American actress and model·Birthday: February 19·Millennials
Biography
Arielle Kebbel arrived in Hollywood with the poised confidence of a model and the sharp instincts of a character actor. While many first knew her as the charming, slightly out-of-place Lindsay on 'Gilmore Girls,' Kebbel refused to be pigeonholed. She carved a path through the landscape of 2000s and 2010s television, becoming a familiar and reliable face across genres. Whether as the vampire Lexi Branson bringing warmth to 'The Vampire Diaries,' a savvy publicist on '90210,' or a driven surfer in 'Rescue: HI-Surf,' she brought a grounded authenticity to every role. Her career is a testament to durability and adaptability, building a substantial body of work through consistent, compelling performances rather than a single star-making turn.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Arielle was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Arielle Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Arielle's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the fan-favorite vampire Lexi Branson in 'The Vampire Diaries,' a character later featured in the spin-off 'The Originals.'
- Starred as a series regular on multiple television shows including 'Life Unexpected,' '90210,' and 'Midnight Texas.'
- Played a lead role in the procedural drama 'Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector' as detective Amelia Sachs.
- Appeared in the hit HBO series 'Ballers' alongside Dwayne Johnson.
Did You Know?
She was a nationally ranked figure skater for ten years before focusing on acting.
She was named after the protagonist in the 1988 film 'Ariel,' which was retitled 'The Beauty of the Devil' for U.S. release.
She is an advocate for animal welfare and has worked with several rescue organizations.
“I’m not just the girl next door; I’m the girl who can kick the door down.”
