Beau Garrett
A model turned actress who brought a striking presence to sci-fi and horror films, moving from GUESS ads to commanding the screen in Tron: Legacy.
Born 1982 (age 44)·American actress and model·Birthday: December 28·Millennials
Biography
Beau Garrett's journey began not on a soundstage, but in the glossy pages of fashion magazines. Discovered at fourteen by an Elite modeling agent, she quickly became a familiar face in GUESS advertisements, embodying the brand's sun-kissed, adventurous spirit in the late 1990s. But Garrett had her sights set beyond the still camera. She pivoted to acting, making a visceral debut in the 2006 horror film 'Turistas,' where she was part of a group of tourists facing a nightmare in Brazil. Hollywood took note of her poised intensity, casting her as the stalwart Captain Raye in 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.' Her most defining role came in 2010 as Gem, a serene and enigmatic Siren in the digital world of 'Tron: Legacy,' a part that fused her model's physicality with a growing screen presence. While she has worked steadily in television and film since, those early blockbuster roles cemented her as a figure who could transition the allure of modeling into compelling cinematic character work.
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.
Beau was born in 1982, 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 Beau Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Beau's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
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
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
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
2003Turned 21
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
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became a prominent face for GUESS after being scouted by Elite Modeling Agency at age fourteen.
- Made her feature film debut in the survival horror movie 'Turistas' in 2006.
- Played Captain Raye in the major superhero film 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' (2007).
- Portrayed the program Gem in the visually groundbreaking sequel 'Tron: Legacy' (2010).
Did You Know?
She is a certified yoga instructor.
Garrett is an advocate for animal welfare and has worked with several rescue organizations.
She appeared in a popular music video for the band Thirty Seconds to Mars for their song 'From Yesterday'.
“I was a GUESS girl; that campaign was my passport to the world.”
