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Famous as :
ActressBirth Date :
January 11, 1972Birth Place :
New York, New York, USASpouse :
David Benioff (screenwriter, since 30-Sep-06)Claim to fame :
As Jacqueline Jack Barrett in the WB series "Jack & Jill" (1999 - 2001)
'2012' Crashes Into Los Angeles for Premiere
November 04, 2009 02:11:56Two weeks shy of its theatrical debut in the U.S., "2012 (2009)" went to downtown Los Angeles for its premiere. On Tuesday, November 3, black carpet was rolled out and a scene of destruction complete with a car crashing through a wall was built up in front of Regal Cinemas LA Live to greet the oncoming celebrities.
Many of the cast members were seen joining the festivity on the special evening. Amanda Peet, John Cusack, Thandie Newton, Woody Harrelson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oliver Platt and Danny Glover were only some of them spotted. Two of its young actors, Liam James and Morgan Lily who played Noah and Lilly Curtis, were present as well.
Fresh '2012' Images Focus on the Characters
July 23, 2009 02:07:46Columbia Pictures has released a series of new images for their upcoming post-apocalyptic sci-fi "2012 (2009)" through USA Today. Most of the fresh photos center on the fight of survival done by Jackson Curtis, his ex-wife Kate and their two young kids when the Earth is hit with global cataclysm.
One of the pictures exposes Jackson who is portrayed by John Cusack outrunning a fireball in his attempt to catch up with a speeding plane from which Amanda Peet's Kate holds out her hand. Another one sees Los Angeles caving in right after the small plane that carries Jackson and his family is airborne.
John Cusack Gets Amanda Peet as Former Wife in '2012'
June 13, 2008 04:06:08Throughout her career, Amanda Peet has portrayed Jack Nicholson's former love interest in "Something's Gotta Give", depicted the girl with whom Ashton Kutcher's character falls in love in "A Lot Like Love" and acting as Matt Damon's wife in "Syriana". Now, she has been tapped to play a role of an ex-wife in "2012 (2009)".
For her latest feature film role, the "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" actress will take one of the main characters starring as John Cusack's former wife who is now newly married to a rich man. By signing in with the project, the 36-year-old actress is joining the heavy-weight cast ensemble that include Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, Danny Glover and Oliver Platt.
Three Big Names Signed for Second X Files Movie
December 06, 2007 04:12:33Picking up more famous figures for the "The X Files" movie follow-up, filmmakers of the project have had rapper Xzibit, Amanda Peet, and Billy Connolly boarded the cast to join David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, who are set to reprise their respective roles of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.
While Connolly's role is undisclosed, The Hollywood Reporter reveals that both Xzibit and Peet will be billed as fellow FBI agents to Mulder and Scully. Further details about the characters are unclear as the 20th Century Fox appears to apply a policy of secrecy surrounding the plot line, yet it is learned that the flick will have a stand-alone premise and won't be a sequel to or continuation of the first big screen installment in the hit franchise.
More Helping Hands for "Terra"
March 13, 2007 04:03:03
Famous names delightfully keep coming for "Terra" as Luke Wilson, Amanda Peet, Dennis Quaid, Justin Long, and Chris Evans have all reached agreement to lend their voices to the CG animated flick.
A production of Snoot Entertainment, pic is based on the 2003 short film of the same title which depicts the interplanetary conflict between the inhabitants of a peaceful world and the human warriors who want to colonize it. The production, launched a year ago, is reportedly slated for completion in the fourth quarter.
Amanda Peet Is A New Mom
February 24, 2007 09:02:21
Actress Amanda Peet and her screenwriter husband David Benioff are now parents of a daughter. The screen beauty went into labor Tuesday February 20th.
The baby girl, named Frances Pen, weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, Peet's publicist Brit Reece said Friday Feb 23rd. "Amanda and her daughter are resting comfortably," Reece confirmed further.
Actress Amanda Peet Weds
October 02, 2006 09:10:32
Amanda Peet and her fiance, screenwriter David Benioff, tied the knot Saturday Sept 30th, 2006 in New York. The couple announced two weeks earlier that they are expecting their first child together.
Peet and Benioff exchanged vows in a ceremony held at the Friends Seminary, a Quaker school founded in 1786 which also is the actress alma mater. The pair then went to Chelsea Art Museum for a reception.
Amanda Peet & Fiance Expecting Their First Child
September 14, 2006 03:09:25
Amanda Peet has remained tight-lipped on her pregnancy and was trying to keep it a secret while filming new TV series "Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip."
Yet, sources tell American publication Us Weekly, "She's almost 12 weeks along. She's thrilled."
Amanda Peet Pregnant?!
August 11, 2006 04:08:46
Rumor has it that Amanda Peet is expecting her first child with fiance David Benioff. The actress, however, reportedly trying to hide the fact that she indeed is pregnant.
On this matter, a source told American magazine Life & Style, "It's being kept a secret on the set, but she's three months along."
Alba Snatched Up Lindsay's Role in "Bill"
June 10, 2006 02:06:04
Hollywood beauty Jessica Alba is taking away the role teen actress Lindsay Lohan has turned down in the upcoming drama comedy "Bill".
Lohan was previously slated to star in the flick before she at last abruptly quit the film because the first-time directors weren't well known enough.
Perry Will Be Returning to Primetime Televion
May 05, 2006 02:05:16
It is confirmed Thursday May 4th, 2006 by NBC that Matthew Perry will be returning to primetime television this fall. The guy reportedly is landing his feet on the hour-long drama "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" for its 2006-07 schedule.
Created by Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme, the series will focus on the backstage antics of the talent and production team who work on a late-night sketch comedy show, à la Saturday Night Live.
Peet Engaged
July 27, 2005 04:07:27"A Lot Like Love" star Amanda Peet is engaged to her boyfriend of two years, screenwriter David Benioff. Their engagement has been confirmed by Peet's agent, Anne Van Iden.
