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Canada Natasha Henstridge has built a career navigating diverse roles, from science-fiction thrillers to comedic performances and television dramas.
Natasha Henstridge appeared in commercials for Oil of Olay during her early modeling career.
Natasha Henstridge appeared in commercials for Lady Stetson during her early modeling career.
Natasha Henstridge appeared in commercials for Old Spice during her early modeling career.
Natasha Henstridge partnered with the VH1 'Save The Music' foundation and Esquire magazine's 'Hollywood Hills' House.
Natasha Henstridge appeared in a TV commercial for H&M underwear.
Natasha Henstridge actively supports organizations like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Natasha Henstridge actively supports organizations like World Vision.
Natasha Henstridge is involved in humanitarian efforts, including the Fresh2o water charity.
Natasha Henstridge was born on August 15, 1974, in Springdale, Newfoundland, Canada. She began her professional life in the modeling industry at the age of 15, moving to Paris, France. During this period, she secured her first cover for French Cosmopolitan and appeared in advertising campaigns for various international brands, including Oil of Olay, Lady Stetson, and Old Spice. Her work as a model provided a foundation for her transition into acting.
At 19, Henstridge secured her debut leading role in the science-fiction thriller “Species” (1995), starring alongside Ben Kingsley and Forest Whitaker. This film achieved both critical and commercial success, earning her an MTV Award for her portrayal of Sil, a genetically modified being. This role established her as a recognized presence in the film industry, leading to appearances in the sequels “Species II” (1998) and a brief mention in “Species III” (2004). Her filmography also includes the comedy “The Whole Nine Yards” (2000) with Bruce Willis and the action-horror film “Ghosts of Mars” (2001) directed by John Carpenter. She has since expanded her acting work to include television, with notable roles in series such as “She Spies” (2002-2004) and “Eli Stone” (2008-2009), as well as a recurring role in the Golden Globe-winning series “Commander in Chief” (2005) alongside Geena Davis. She also won the Best Actress Gemini Award for her role in the miniseries “Would Be Kings” (2008).
Henstridge has continued to undertake diverse projects, including the period drama “The Bronx Bull” (2016), where she played the wife of boxer Jake LaMotta. Her career achievements include receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Temecula Film Festival at a young age and being honored with the Queen Elizabeth II Award from Canada. More recently, she appeared in the CBC Television series “Diggstown” (2019–2022). She has also taken on producer roles in some projects, such as an executive producer for “House of Abraham” (2025) and “Hero Dog: The Journey Home” (2021), and co-producer for “The Unhealer” (2020) and “Home Invasion” (2016).
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