Rachelle Lefevre

Born in Montreal, Quebec on February 1, 1979, Rachelle Lefevre began her acting career after being discovered while waiting tables. Her initial break came with a role in the Canadian TV series “Big Wolf on Campus” in 1999. She further developed her craft with appearances in films like “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind” (2002) and various television movies. In 2004, a move to Los Angeles marked a turning point, leading to recurring roles on American series such as “What About Brian” and David E. Kelley’s “Boston Legal.” These early opportunities laid the foundation for her later, more prominent roles.

Lefevre gained international recognition for her portrayal of the vampire Victoria in the first two installments of “The Twilight Saga”: “Twilight” (2008) and “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” (2009). This role earned her a Teen Choice Award for Best Villain in 2010. Following her “Twilight” success, she continued to expand her filmography with diverse projects. She starred in “Barney’s Version” (2010), filmed partly in Rome, and the suspense film “The Caller” (2011). Her television career also saw significant growth with lead roles in the ABC medical drama “Off the Map” (2011), the CBS series “A Gifted Man” (2011–2012), and the Stephen King adaptation “Under the Dome” (2013–2015).

More recently, Lefevre has taken on lead roles in the New Zealand-set limited series “The Sounds” (2020) and the FOX legal drama “Proven Innocent” (2019), where she played Madeline Scott. She has also made guest appearances on established series like “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2017) and “Law & Order” (2022). Beyond her acting work, Lefevre is an active advocate for various causes, including animal welfare with Best Friends Animal Society since 2009, and environmental awareness as a board member of the Environmental Media Association since 2010. She also serves on the board of AdoptTogether.