When Tara Reid set her eyes on Hollywood, she never looked back. She’s since earned her time and respect in the Industry. Her first role in a movie, 1998’s The Big Lewboski, was enough to catapult her to the big stage. While it didn’t do well at the box office, it steered her in the right direction. She gained a ton of support from the movie’s religious followers. Her next role, which was bigger than her first, was in Urban Legend. Unlike The Big Lebowski, Urban legend was a financial success, though it didn’t get Tara into the mainstream.

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It wasn’t until 1999, that Tara Reid’s career shot to the moon. Through her character ‘Vickie’ in Paul Weitz’s American Pie, movie lovers finally got to see and fall in love with her craft. With over twenty years in the business, she still enjoys an ardent following. These are a few facts people forget about the American Pie star.

10 She’s Put In The Work

Looking all-happy.
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As at the time of this article, Tara Reid has appeared in thirty-seven movies and counting. With both major and minor roles to boot, this catalogue includes Angelique on Just Visiting, Julianne on Devil’s Pond, Gwen Pearson on Van Wilder, and Victoria Lathum on American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001), and American Pie: Reunion (2012). This, in addition to over twenty-five roles on television films, put a stamp on the fact that she wasn’t just another pretty face on Hollywood. She’s earned her time.

9 Impressive Co-stars

Co-stars at it.
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Throughout her years in Hollywood, Tara Reid has worked with some impressive names in the industry. In The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time, she and Vivica Fox were part of the principle cast. Other established people in the industry she’s worked with include Eartha Kitt on I Woke Up Early the Day I Died, Ashton Kutcher on My Boss’s Daughter, and Ryan Reynolds on Van Wilder.

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8 Party Girl?

Sleek in all-black
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While Tara’s role on American Pie ushered her into the limelight, it also did more damage than good. She was labelled a ‘party girl’, a stereotype that made her pockets suffer. Following the release of American Pie, Tara says it was difficult for her to land roles that went far beyond industry stereotype. “ It was frustrating. It didn’t make sense that I should be punished for having fun,’ she said.

7 Cover Girl

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That aside, it’s difficult to tell a Tara Reid story without including the numerous number of magazine covers she’s graced. She’s been on FHM, Mama, TeenStyle, Playboy, Height and Teen, just to name a few. It is safe to say that she did live up to the it-girl appeal, if the numerous magazine covers are anything to go by.

6 A Little Business Savvy Goes A Long Way

An entrepreneur at heart.
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Tara Reid has had massive success in Hollywood. Making big bucks on screen has not stopped her from venturing into other projects outside of the camera and action. In 2007, she opened a fast-food joint in Los Angeles, California named Ketchup. She also had shares in three restaurants; Bella, Geisha House, and The Shore.

5 Commercial Hit

Own Your Sexy
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Sara Reid’s love for the screen bore fruit and attracted the eyes of several corporates. Soon enough, she was laughing all the way to the bank. In total, over one hundred corporations called. She’s appeared in a number of commercials for various companies including McDonalds, Jell-O, and Crayola.

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4 A Turbulent Love Life

At MTV Awards.
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Contrary to her thriving career, Tara Reid’s love life has had its fair share of ups and downs. In 2000, she and Carson Daly, who she met while filming Total Request Live got engaged. Their union did not hold. In January 2010, Tech entrepreneur Michael Axtmann proposed to Tara Reid. The planned May 22 nuptials did not take place. Tara has since been linked to a few men, including Bulgarian financier Zachary Kehayove, actor Dean May, and Israeli musician Erez Eisen.

3 Zero-Tolerance For Disrespect

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Interviews are a big part of celebrities’ lives. Whether they are making movies, music or writing books, the media has played a big role in publicizing these projects. When the guest and interviewee are not on the same page, some nasty things are bound to happen. That was the case in a 2016 interview where Tara Reid walked out on Jenny Mc Carthy. The host was adamant in pursuing a conversation on plastic surgery, and Tara Reid was having none of that.

2 She Gives Credit Where It’s Due

Be in my next movie?
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Tara Reid clearly has respect for other female players in the industry. This was shown early this year when she extended an invite to Nicole Kidman via Instagram. The comment read, in part: “You are truly amazing in everything you do. I’ve been a huge fan forever. Hopefully we can work together soon.”

1 She’s Ventured Into Production

Ready for work!
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Just like most actors in industry who have been around for a minute, Tara Reid has decided not to wait for a script anymore. By getting her hands dirty behind the camera on upcoming five-film franchise Masha’s Mushroom, she’s clearly evolved. Tara Reid is also an executive producer on Season Two of Hollywood Disclosure. She joins the growing pool of actors such as Keanu Reeves, who are taking more production roles.

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