Ashley Greene
She leapt from Florida modeling to global fame as the cheerful, psychic vampire Alice in the blockbuster Twilight saga.
Born 1987 (age 39)·American actress·Birthday: February 21·Millennials
Biography
Ashley Greene’s journey to Forks, Washington, began in Jacksonville, Florida, where she was discovered by a modeling scout at a local mall. At 17, she moved to Los Angeles with her mother, taking acting classes and landing small TV roles. Her big break was archetypal Hollywood: a last-minute, open casting call for a supporting role in a film adaptation of a popular teen book series. Winning the part of Alice Cullen, the optimistic, preternaturally stylish vampire with the power of foresight, changed everything. As the Twilight films exploded into a global phenomenon, Greene became a familiar face, her pixie cut and wide smile emblematic of the franchise’s more whimsical side. Post-Twilight, she has carefully navigated her career, starring in indie films like 'Butter' and the thriller 'The Apparition,' while also building a presence as a model and brand ambassador. She co-founded the production company Jacquin Entertainment with a friend, seeking more creative control, and has spoken openly about the intense scrutiny that came with sudden fame, carving out a path defined by both gratitude for her launchpad and a desire to evolve beyond it.
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.
Ashley was born in 1987, 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 Ashley Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Ashley's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
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
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Alice Cullen across all five films in the Twilight Saga, which grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide.
- Named one of People magazine's 'Most Beautiful People' in the world in 2010.
- Served as a global brand ambassador for the jewelry company Pandora.
- Co-founded the production company Jacquin Entertainment to develop film and television projects.
Did You Know?
She was a competitive cheerleader for ten years before pursuing modeling and acting.
She originally auditioned for the role of Bella Swan in Twilight before being cast as Alice Cullen.
She is an avid surfer and often returns to Florida to surf with her father.
She has a twin brother who is a musician and served in the United States Navy.
“I think the biggest thing I learned from Twilight is that you can’t please everyone, and you have to be happy with the choices you make.”
