Nikki Reed Biography: Net Worth, Age, Husband, Children, Parents, Height, Movies & TV Shows

Nicole Houston Reed also known as Nikki Reed is an American actress, screenwriter, singer-songwriter, and model. She gained international fame at age 14 for co-writing and starring as Evie Zamora in the critically acclaimed indie drama Thirteen (2003) opposite Evan Rachel Wood. She is also widely recognized for portraying vampire Rosalie Hale in the blockbuster Twilight Saga film series (2008–2012).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Nicole Houston Reed
• Stage Name: Nikki Reed
• Born: May 17, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal) and Italian/Scottish (maternal)
• Occupation: Actress, Screenwriter, Singer-Songwriter, Model
• Height: 1.63 m
• Religion: Judaism
• Parents: Seth Reed and Cheryl Houston
• Siblings: Nathan Reed, Joey Reed
• Spouse: Ian Somerhalder
• Children: One
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $12 million USD

Early Life and Education

Nikki Reed was born on May 17, 1988, in Los Angeles, California, United States, to parents Seth Reed, a set designer and production designer of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, and Cheryl Houston, a hairdresser of Italian and Scottish ancestry.

She has two siblings, Nathan Reed and Joey Reed. Her parents divorced when she was two years old, and she was raised primarily by her mother.

She attended Alexander Hamilton High School but dropped out at age 14 to pursue acting and screenwriting full-time after co-writing Thirteen. Her ethnicity is Ashkenazi Jewish on her father’s side and Italian/Scottish on her mother’s side. Her religion is Judaism.

Career

Nikki Reed co-wrote and starred in Thirteen (2003), earning Independent Spirit Award nominations and critical praise at age 14. She appeared in Lords of Dogtown (2005), Mini’s First Time (2006), and Twilight (2008) as Rosalie Hale, reprising the role in all subsequent films in the saga.

Her later film work includes The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn – Part 1 & 2, Sleepy Hollow (TV series), and V Wars. She has also released music as a singer-songwriter and modeled for brands including Stella McCartney. She continues to act, write, and produce while focusing on family and environmental causes.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @nikkireed

Personal Life

Nikki Reed, 37 years old and 1.63 m tall, has been married to actor Ian Somerhalder since April 26, 2015. They have one daughter, Bodhi Soleil Reed Somerhalder, born July 25, 2017.

She was previously married to musician Paul McDonald from October 2011 until their divorce in 2015. No other past relationships are widely documented publicly. She has spoken openly about motherhood, mental health, and balancing her career with family life.

Net Worth

Nikki Reed‘s net worth is estimated at $12 million USD. Her income primarily comes from her roles in the Twilight Saga films; acting work in television and independent films; music releases and songwriting; modeling and brand endorsements; producing credits; and residuals from streaming and syndication of her extensive body of work.

Filmography

• Thirteen (2003)
• Lords of Dogtown (2005)
• Mini’s First Time (2006)
• Twilight (2008)
• The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
• The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
• The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011)
• The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012)
• Sleepy Hollow (TV series)
• V Wars (TV series)