Arielle Kebbel

Arielle Kebbel is an actress and model known for her roles in film and television, including “The Vampire Diaries,” “Ballers,” and “Fifty Shades Freed.” After securing her breakthrough role as Lindsay Lister on The CW’s ‘Gilmore Girls,’ appearing across seasons three, four, and five between 2003 and 2004, Arielle Kebbel quickly established herself in both film and television. Her early filmography includes appearances in ‘Soul Plane’ (2004), ‘American Pie Presents: Band Camp’ (2005), and a notable role as Carrie Schaeffer in ‘John Tucker Must Die’ (2006). That same year, Kebbel also portrayed Cecilia Banks in ‘Aquamarine’ and Allison Flemming in the horror film ‘The Grudge 2,’ which filmed in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing her international reach. She continued to build her film credits with roles such as Emily Owens in the sports drama ‘Forever Strong’ (2008) and Alex Ivers in the 2009 horror film ‘The Uninvited.’ Kebbel transitioned seamlessly between film and television, taking on the memorable recurring role of Lexi Branson in The CW’s ‘The Vampire Diaries’ from 2009 to 2017, a fan-favorite character spanning multiple seasons.

Most recently, Arielle Kebbel showcased her expanding capabilities by co-producing and starring in ‘Love in the Great Smoky Mountains: A National Park Romance’ in 2023. Looking ahead, she is set to star as Emily ‘Em’ Wright in the highly anticipated upcoming series ‘Rescue: HI-Surf,’ which is slated for release from 2024 to 2025. Kebbel consistently delivers compelling performances across genres, solidifying her reputation as a versatile and in-demand talent in the entertainment industry.