Ashley Greene
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Ashley Greene Khoury (born February 21, 1987) is an American actress. She is known for playing Alice Cullen in the film adaptations of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight novels.
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Early life
[edit]Greene was born on February 21, 1987,[1] in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Her father, Joe Greene Sr., a former U.S. Marine,[2] owns a concrete construction business, while her mother, Michele (née Tatum), works for an insurance company. She is the younger of two children, with a brother. She was raised between Jacksonville and Middleburg.[3] Greene went to University Christian School before transferring to Samuel W. Wolfson High School when she was in tenth grade. She moved to Los Angeles at age 17 to pursue an acting career.[4][5][6]
Career
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She initially planned to become a model, but was told that she was not tall enough at 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) to be a fashion model and should instead focus on acting in commercials.[4] After taking commercial and acting class, she fell in love with acting and realized that she preferred it over modeling. Greene graduated from high school early and moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.[4]
Early in her career, she appeared as a guest on such television programs, as Punk'd and Crossing Jordan. Greene's big break came in 2008, when she was cast as Alice Cullen in The Twilight Saga series of films, based on the novel series of the same name by Stephenie Meyer. The series consists of the films Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, which were respectively released in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.[7][8]
Greene portrayed Michelle Burkham in the drama film Skateland, which premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.[9]
She reunited with her Twilight co-star Kellan Lutz in the movie A Warrior's Heart (2011),[10] and also starred in thriller film Summer's Blood (2009)[11] and the Dark Castle Entertainment horror film The Apparition (2012).[12][13]
In 2013, Greene starred in the film CBGB about the storied former music club of the same name.[14] In 2015, she voiced Barbara Gordon/Oracle in Batman: Arkham Knight. In 2026, she played a fictionalized version of herself in the Disney+ series Wonder Man.[15]
Personal life
[edit]Greene is a friend of her Twilight co-stars, Kellan Lutz and Jackson Rathbone, whom she knew before filming of the series began.[16][17] She has stated that she grew up watching football and is a Florida Gators fan.[18] In 2009, nude self-portraits of Greene were leaked onto the internet. Her attorneys threatened to sue various websites that published the pictures.[19][20][21][22]
In 2010, she received "The Style Icon Award" at Hollywood Life's Young Hollywood Awards, as well as an award from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals for representing Avon and their no testing on animals policy.[23][24]
Relationships
[edit]Greene dated Joe Jonas for a year before they broke up in March 2011.[25] In October 2012, Greene began dating Reeve Carney, but the couple split after being together for ten months because their schedules and other projects took them away from each other.[26]
In 2009, Greene met her future husband Paul Khoury through mutual friends. They married in 2018 and have one child.[27]
Filmography
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Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | King of California | McDonald's Customer | |
| 2008 | Otis | Kim #4 | |
| Twilight | Alice Cullen | ||
| 2009 | Shrink | Missy | |
| Summer's Blood | Summer Matthews | ||
| The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Alice Cullen | ||
| 2010 | Skateland | Michelle Burkham | |
| The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | Alice Cullen | ||
| Radio Free Albemuth | Rhonda | ||
| 2011 | A Warrior's Heart | Brooklyn Milligan | |
| Butter | Kaitlin Pickler | ||
| The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 | Alice Cullen | ||
| 2012 | LOL | Ashley | |
| The Apparition | Kelly | ||
| The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 | Alice Cullen | ||
| 2013 | CBGB | Lisa Kristal | |
| 2014 | Wish I Was Here | Janine | |
| Kristy | Violet | ||
| Burying the Ex | Evelyn Morrison | ||
| 2015 | Staten Island Summer | Krystal Manicucci | |
| Shangri-La Suite | Priscilla Presley | ||
| 2016 | Urge | Theresa | |
| In Dubious Battle | Danni Stevens | ||
| Max & Me | Rachel | Voice role | |
| 2018 | Accident Man | Charlie Adams | |
| Antiquities | Ellie | ||
| 2019 | Bombshell | Abby Huntsman | |
| 2020 | Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story | Jenny Burke | |
| 2021 | Aftermath | Natalie Dadich | Streaming film |
| One Shot | Zoe Anderson | as Ashley Greene Khoury | |
| 2022 | Wrong Place | Chloe Richards | |
| The Immaculate Room | Simone | [28] | |
| 2023 | The Retirement Plan | Ashley | |
| Some Other Woman | Renata | ||
| Inside Man | Mary Belucci | ||
| 2025 | It Feeds | Cynthia | |
| The Ritual | Sister Rose | ||
| TBA | Eyes in the Trees | Channing Arneau | Post-production |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Crossing Jordan | Ann Rappaport | Episode: "The Elephant in the Room" |
| Mad TV | Amber | Episode 11.17 | |
| Desire | Renata | Recurring role, 7 episodes | |
| 2008 | Shark | Natalie Faber | Episode: "Partners in Crime" |
| 2011–2012 | Pan Am | Amanda Mason | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
| 2012 | Americana | Alice Garano | Unsold television pilot |
| 2016 | Hell's Kitchen | Herself | Chef's table guest for the red team; Episode: "Dancing in the Grotto" |
| 2016–2017 | Rogue | Mia Rochland | Main role (seasons 3–4) |
| 2019 | Christmas on My Mind | Lucy Lovett | Television film |
| 2020 | The Charm Bracelet | Holly Hayes | Television film; as Ashley Greene Khoury |
| 2024 | Wild Cards | Wendy | Episode: "Dead of Night" |
| Deck the Walls | Rose Demonte | Television film | |
| 2026 | Wonder Man | Herself | Episode: "Matinee" |
Music video, video game, and web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Lyudi Invalidy / Dangerous and Moving | N/A | Music video for t.A.T.u |
| 2015 | Batman: Arkham Knight | Barbara Gordon / Oracle / Batgirl | Video game; voice role[29] |
| 2019 | Step Up: High Water | Nine Sanders | Web series; recurring role[30] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]This section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (December 2020) |
| Year | Work | Association | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Twilight | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie: Fresh Face Female | Won | |
| Scream Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |||
| Best Ensemble Cast | Nominated | ||||
| 2010 | The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Teen Choice Awards | Scene Stealer Female | Won | |
| Most Fanatic Fans (Shared with cast) | Won | ||||
| Herself | Young Hollywood Awards | The Style Icon Award | Won | [23] | |
| 2011 | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | Teen Choice Awards | Scene Stealer Female | Won | |
| 2012 | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 | Teen Choice Awards | Scene Stealer Female | Won | |
| Herself | Young Hollywood Awards | Female Superstar of Tomorrow | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ Avila, Daniela (February 24, 2022). "Ashley Greene Says She and Husband Paul Khoury 'Definitely' Want Kids: 'We Both Can't Wait'". People. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
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- ^ "Q&A: Twilight's Ashley Greene". Vanity Fair (Interview). Interviewed by Frelinghuysen, Louisine. November 3, 2008. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ a b c Radish, Christina (November 18, 2008). "Ashley Greene in "Twilight"". Media Blvd Magazine. Archived from the original on 20 December 2008. Retrieved November 20, 2008.
- ^ Duerden, Nick (November 2008). "Dusk 'til dawn". ashleygreenefan.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2009.
- ^ Soergel, Matt (December 13, 2008). "From Jacksonville to Hollywood and a hit movie". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ Jocelyn Vena (February 23, 2009). "Ashley Greene Says 'New Moon' Script Tops 'Twilight'". MTV. Archived from the original on 12 March 2009. Retrieved March 30, 2009.
- ^ "Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Elizabeth Reaser, Nikki Reed, and Billy Burke Sign on to BREAKING DAWN; Plus Three New TWILIGHT: ECLIPSE Posters". Collider. May 19, 2010. Archived from the original on 26 May 2010. Retrieved May 20, 2010.
- ^ Brad Miska (March 21, 2010). "Ashley Greene Conjures Up 'The Apparition'". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on 24 March 2010. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
- ^ Larry Carroll (December 19, 2008). "Twilight' Siblings Ashley Greene And Kellan Lutz Reunite As Love Interests In 'Warrior". MTV. Archived from the original on 20 December 2008. Retrieved December 19, 2008.
- ^ "Summer (2009)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved August 15, 2009.
- ^ "Twilight Saga's Ashley Greene May Be Seeing an Apparition". Dreadcentral.com. February 1, 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
- ^ "Ashley Greene and Sebastian Stan Film The Apparition | ClevverTV – Latest Teen Entertainment News, Gossip, Movie Previews, Music, and More!". ClevverTV. April 1, 2010. Archived from the original on 5 April 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
- ^ "Star Tracks". People. Archived from the original on October 10, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ Hathaway, Ben (January 29, 2026). "Every Cameo in Wonder Man Explained". ComicBook.com. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ^ Murray, Rebecca (November 10, 2008). "Exclusive Interview with Kellan Lutz from Twilight". About.com. Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved November 14, 2008.
- ^ "Ashley Greene plays Twist's Celeb Fastball!". Twist. March 16, 2009. Archived from the original on 18 March 2009. Retrieved March 16, 2009.
- ^ "Spotted: Ashley Greene With A Major Sports Star At The Espy Awards!". MTV News. Archived from the original on August 13, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ Orloff, Brian (2009-08-10). "Ashley Greene Threatens Legal Action over Nude Pictures – Scandals & Feuds, Ashley Greene". People. Archived from the original on August 12, 2009. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
- ^ "Ashley Greene Nude Pics Hit Web Pictures". CBS News. 2008-11-15. Archived from the original on June 25, 2010. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
- ^ Duck, Charlotte. "Twilight star Ashley Greene threatens to sue over naked pictures". Glamour. Archived from the original on 2011-11-21. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
- ^ Condie, Suzanne (2009-08-12). "People: 'Twilight' star Ashley Greene nude photo scandal". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
- ^ a b "BREAKING NEWS! Ashley Greene Will Receive The Style Icon Award At HollywoodLife's Young Hollywood Awards!". Hollywood Life. April 23, 2010. Archived from the original on 29 April 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2010.
- ^ "Twilight Star Snags PETA Award". People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. July 8, 2010. Archived from the original on 11 July 2010. Retrieved July 11, 2010.
- ^ "Joe Jonas' full relationship history: From Taylor Swift to Sophie Turner". Page Six. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Corneau, Allison (24 October 2012). "Ashley Greene, Reeve Carney Split". Us Weekly. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ St. Martin, Emily (November 17, 2023). "Who Is Ashley Greene's Husband? All About Paul Khoury". People. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (December 16, 2020). "Emile Hirsch, Kate Bosworth, Ashley Greene, M Emmet Walsh Board 'The Immaculate Room' Thriller". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ "Arkham Knight Voice Cast Revealed In New Trailer". IGN. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
- ^ Jarvey, Natalie (August 28, 2018). "Ashley Greene Joins Cast of YouTube's 'Step Up: High Water' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
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[edit]Ashley Greene
View on GrokipediaBorn in Jacksonville, Florida, to Michele Greene, an insurance broker, and Joseph Lacy Greene, a former U.S. Marine who operates a concrete business, Greene pursued modeling before acting, graduating high school early to relocate to Los Angeles.[3][4] Her casting as Alice Cullen sparked debate among fans due to discrepancies between her 5-foot-5-inch height and the petite stature described for the character in the source material, yet the role propelled her to prominence, earning her five Teen Choice Awards for her performance across the saga.[5][6]
Beyond Twilight, Greene has appeared in independent films such as The Immaculate Room (2022) and It Feeds (2023), while navigating personal challenges including a 2010 scandal involving the unauthorized leak of private photographs, for which she pursued legal action, and unsubstantiated allegations of drug use that she publicly denied.[7][8] These events, amid the intense scrutiny of early fame, marked defining hurdles in her career trajectory, which has since emphasized selective projects and entrepreneurial ventures like co-founding a lifestyle brand.[9]
Early life
Upbringing and family background
Ashley Greene was born Ashley Michele Greene on February 21, 1987, in Jacksonville, Florida.[3][2] She is the daughter of Michele Tatum Greene, an insurance broker, and Joseph Lacy Greene, a former U.S. Marine who subsequently established and operated a concrete business.[3][2][10] Greene's early years were spent in Jacksonville, where she experienced a conventional suburban upbringing without notable privileges or hardships beyond those typical of middle-class families in the area.[10] Her father's military background and subsequent entrepreneurial venture in construction provided a stable household environment, though specific details on family dynamics or extended relatives remain limited in public records.[3] No verified accounts indicate siblings or other immediate family members influencing her formative years.[2]Education and initial career pursuits
Greene attended University Christian School in Jacksonville, Florida, during her early years before transferring to Samuel W. Wolfson High School in the tenth grade.[3][11] At Wolfson, a public high school with a magnet program focused on law and psychology, she performed strongly in those subjects and initially planned to pursue a degree in psychology or a career in law.[12][10] She had briefly considered modeling but was advised she was too short for it.[1] Around age 15, Greene enrolled in an acting class, which shifted her interests decisively toward performance; she described falling in love with acting after the first session and preferring it over prior options.[12][10] She graduated from high school ahead of schedule, departing midway through her senior year during Christmas break in 2006, and relocated to Los Angeles to chase opportunities in the industry.[11][13] Upon arriving in Los Angeles, Greene enrolled in commercial and acting classes to build skills, marking her entry into professional training without prior formal postsecondary education.[13] Her initial pursuits included guest appearances on television shows, laying groundwork for auditions amid competition from established performers.[13] These steps preceded her casting in the Twilight Saga, reflecting a self-directed pivot from academic paths to entertainment.[3]Acting career
Early modeling and acting attempts
Greene initially pursued modeling in her late teens, assisting a friend at a fashion boutique in her hometown before posing for photographs and securing early modeling work.[14] However, upon moving to Los Angeles at age 17 in approximately 2004, she was informed by industry professionals that her height—listed at 5 feet 5 inches—disqualified her from high-fashion modeling, prompting a pivot to acting.[3] [10] This transition was influenced by her prior experience in a commercial acting class taken during her teenage modeling phase, which ignited her interest in performance.[10] In Los Angeles, Greene faced three years of limited success in securing substantial acting roles, relying on sporadic guest appearances to build her resume.[1] Her earliest credited television work included a small role on Punk'd in 2003, prior to her full relocation, and another on Crossing Jordan around the same period, though details of her involvement remain minor and unelaborated in production records.[1] She also participated in commercials, though specific campaigns are not widely documented.[15] These efforts represented her initial forays into on-camera work amid broader audition struggles, as she later described pitching herself professionally to agents and casting directors without consistent breakthroughs until 2008.[3]Breakthrough in the Twilight Saga
Ashley Greene auditioned for the lead role of Bella Swan in the 2008 film Twilight, adapted from Stephenie Meyer's novel, but director Catherine Hardwicke recast her as Alice Cullen, the prescient vampire family member known for her petite stature and optimistic demeanor, after viewing her screen test.[5] Greene's audition featured the scene introducing Alice, which secured the part despite initial competition for Bella.[16] Prior to Twilight, Greene had limited acting credits, including small television appearances, making this her first major film role.[17] Greene portrayed Alice Cullen across all five installments of The Twilight Saga: Twilight (November 21, 2008), The Twilight Saga: New Moon (November 20, 2009), The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (June 30, 2010), The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (November 18, 2011), and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (November 16, 2012).[18] For the initial Twilight film, produced on a $37 million budget, she received a "Schedule F" salary of approximately $65,000 under the Screen Actors Guild scale for supporting roles.[19] The first film grossed over $400 million worldwide, establishing the franchise's commercial viability and marking Greene's entry into mainstream stardom.[19] The saga's escalating box office performance amplified Greene's visibility: New Moon earned $709.7 million globally, Eclipse $698.5 million, Breaking Dawn – Part 1 $712.2 million, and Breaking Dawn – Part 2 $829.7 million, contributing to the series' total exceeding $3 billion.[20] This success transformed Greene from an aspiring actress into a recognized figure, with the role's demands—including extensive filming in Oregon and Vancouver—propelling her career trajectory amid the franchise's fan-driven phenomenon.[17] The portrayal of Alice, emphasizing her visionary abilities and familial loyalty, resonated with audiences, solidifying Greene's association with the supernatural romance genre.[21]Post-Twilight roles and projects
Following the release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 on November 16, 2012, Ashley Greene shifted toward independent cinema, taking on lead and supporting roles in films spanning drama, horror, comedy, and biographical genres.[1] Her post-franchise work often featured smaller productions with limited theatrical releases, emphasizing character-driven narratives over high-budget spectacles. In 2013, Greene portrayed Lisa Kristal, the lead singer of the punk rock band The Gits, in CBGB, a film chronicling the rise of New York City's punk and new wave scenes at the legendary club of the same name. The project co-starred Alan Rickman and Rupert Grint and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2013. She followed this with the 2014 indie drama Wish I Was Here, directed by Zach Braff, where she played Janine, the wife of Braff's character, in a story exploring family dynamics and personal reinvention; the film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2014. Greene ventured into horror with Burying the Ex (2014), directed by Joe Dante, starring as Evelyn, a domineering girlfriend who returns as a zombie after her death, opposite Anton Yelchin and Alexandra Daddario. The zombie comedy premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival on June 14, 2014, and received a limited release in 2015.[22] That year, she also led Kristy as Violet, a college student stalked on campus during Thanksgiving break in this slasher thriller, which had a limited U.S. release on October 14, 2014. Subsequent roles included Theresa in the 2016 thriller Urge, involving a drug-fueled party gone wrong with Pierce Brosnan, premiering at Tribeca on April 14, 2016; and a part in the 2018 action film Accident Man as Charlie Adams, a assassin navigating a web of betrayal, released on February 6, 2018, in the UK. In 2019, she appeared in Bombshell as Abby Huntsman, depicting the Fox News scandal, with the ensemble cast film earning Academy Award nominations and grossing $32 million worldwide upon its December 13, 2019, release. More recent projects encompass The Retirement Plan (2023), a crime comedy with Nicolas Cage where Greene played a supporting role, released on September 15, 2023; Some Other Woman (2023), a romantic drama;[23] and the 2024 holiday film Deck the Walls. In 2025, she starred in the horror film It Feeds as Cynthia, focusing on supernatural terror, with promotional discussions highlighting its intense effects;[24] and The Ritual, alongside Abigail Cowen.[1] Greene has also taken television roles, including Wendy in an episode of the series Wild Cards in 2024.[25] These endeavors reflect a sustained career in genre and indie spaces, with several upcoming projects like Gemini Lounge and Snowblind announced as of 2025.[26]Recent developments in film and television
In 2023, Greene starred in the action thriller Inside Man as Mary Belucci, a role in a film directed by F. Javier Gutiérrez that follows a group of thieves targeting a former gangster's safe. She also appeared in the action-comedy The Retirement Plan, portraying Ashley, a character entangled in a plot involving a retired assassin protecting his granddaughter from criminals, co-starring Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman. Additionally, that year, she featured in Some Other Woman as Renata, a satirical drama exploring romantic entanglements among affluent New Yorkers. Transitioning to television, Greene joined the cast of the Prime Video series Wild Cards in 2024, playing Detective Zoe Adams in a procedural drama centered on a disgraced former cop teaming with a con artist to solve crimes. The series, created by Gary Gentile and Jeff Peel, premiered its first season on March 4, 2024, with Greene's character contributing to the investigative dynamic alongside leads Giacomo Gianniotti and Vanessa Morgan. In late 2024, she starred in the holiday romantic comedy Deck the Walls, opposite Wes Brown, in a story about rival mural artists competing in a small-town festival. Looking ahead, Greene has completed work on the horror films It Feeds (2025), where she plays a lead role in a narrative involving a supernatural entity terrorizing a family, and The Ritual (2025), co-starring Abigail Cowen in a supernatural thriller about ancient curses and survival. These projects mark her continued pivot toward genre films and streaming content following her earlier mainstream roles.[26]Personal life
Romantic relationships
Greene dated actor Chace Crawford from 2007 until their breakup in 2009.[27] [28] In 2010, she briefly dated actor Brock Kelly.[27] Later that year, Greene began a relationship with singer Joe Jonas, which lasted until their split in March 2011; Jonas later described it as his first serious romance.[27] [29] Greene started dating actor and musician Reeve Carney in October 2011, after meeting at a performance of his Broadway show Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark; the relationship ended in 2012.[28] [27] In September 2013, Greene began dating Paul Khoury, an Australian photographer and entrepreneur whom she had met in 2009 through mutual friends including actor Liam Hemsworth; their relationship progressed to marriage in July 2018.[28] [30]Marriage and family
Greene met Australian entrepreneur Paul Khoury in 2009 through mutual friends and began a relationship shortly thereafter.[30] [31] The couple became engaged during a trip to New Zealand in December 2016.[32] They married on July 6, 2018, in a ceremony held among the California redwoods near San Jose, planned by event coordinator Mindy Weiss.[33] [34] Khoury serves as a partner in the lifestyle brand Lokai.[34] The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Kingsley Rainn Khoury, on September 16, 2022.[35] As of 2025, no additional children have been publicly announced.[32] Greene was born to Michele Greene (née Tatum), an insurance broker, and Joe Greene, a former U.S. Marine who owns a concrete business; she has one older brother, also named Joe.[3]Philanthropic activities and personal interests
Greene has actively supported animal welfare causes, serving as an ambassador for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). In December 2018, she participated in ASPCA disaster relief efforts following wildfires in California, where she assisted in socializing dogs and cats, reuniting pets with owners, and providing daily care for affected animals.[36][37] She has also received recognition from the PETA Foundation for promoting Avon's policy against animal testing in cosmetics.[38] Beyond animal rights, Greene has endorsed organizations addressing global poverty, housing, and health issues, including the ONE Campaign, Habitat for Humanity, and the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR).[39] In 2018, she collaborated on a t-shirt line with proceeds—25 percent of sales—directed to A21, a nonprofit focused on combating human trafficking.[40] More recently, in April 2024, she attended a fundraising event for the Women's Cancer Research Fund.[41] In her personal interests, Greene maintains a rigorous fitness regimen emphasizing hydration, protein intake, stretching, and high-intensity exercises such as sprints and planks to target core and oblique muscles.[42][43] In November 2023, she and her husband Paul Khoury opened NexGen Fitness, a studio in Los Angeles offering cardio equipment, private training suites, and outdoor amenities including a cold plunge.[44] She views nutrition as fuel, prioritizing balanced meals to support physical demands from acting roles.[45]Public perception and career analysis
Achievements and recognition
Greene's portrayal of Alice Cullen in The Twilight Saga series garnered her several fan-voted accolades, primarily from the Teen Choice Awards. She won the Choice Movie Fresh Face Female award in 2009 for Twilight.[46] In 2010, she received the Choice Movie Scene Stealer–Female award for The Twilight Saga: New Moon.[46] These wins reflected the strong appeal of her character among adolescent audiences, contributing to her rising visibility during the franchise's peak popularity. Beyond acting honors, Greene was awarded the Style Icon Award at the 2010 Young Hollywood Awards, recognizing her fashion influence amid her Twilight-era fame.[47] In the same year, she earned PETA's Kind Choices Award for partnering with Avon, a cosmetics company noted for its cruelty-free policy at the time, highlighting her endorsement of animal welfare-aligned brands.[48] Her recognition has been limited outside youth-oriented and franchise-specific contexts, with no major industry awards from bodies like the Academy or Golden Globes. Nominations include Scream Awards for Best Supporting Actress in 2008 and 2009 for Twilight, though she did not win.[46] A 2013 Razzie nomination for Worst Screen Couple (shared with the Breaking Dawn cast) underscored mixed critical reception to the series' later entries.[49]Criticisms, challenges, and industry reception
Greene's portrayal of Alice Cullen in The Twilight Saga (2008–2012) drew limited specific critical attention amid the franchise's broader panning for wooden performances, melodramatic scripting, and subpar effects, which collectively earned eight Golden Raspberry Award nominations across the series, including Worst Actress nods for co-stars but none directly for Greene. Fan backlash focused on her casting suitability, as her 5-foot-5-inch height contrasted with the novel's depiction of Alice as diminutive at 4-foot-10, sparking online debates about physical fidelity to Stephenie Meyer's source material.[50] Post-franchise, Greene faced typecasting challenges, with industry analyses attributing her scarcity of lead roles to an overreliance on supporting parts in low-profile thrillers and direct-to-video releases, such as The Apparition (2012) and Random Hearts (2014), rather than high-caliber scripts. A 2016 examination highlighted her career trajectory as stalled, citing factors like selective project choices, avoidance of tabloid drama, and perceptions of non-bankability beyond Twilight's teen demographic, despite her audition volume exceeding 1,000 tapes pre-breakthrough. Greene herself acknowledged in 2012 that the saga's fame complicated everyday logistics, stating it "ruined" her for unencumbered international travel due to persistent recognition.[51][52] Reception to her independent efforts has been lukewarm, with outlets noting a pattern of underutilized potential in films like CBGB (2013) and Butter (2011), where her roles failed to generate awards buzz or box-office traction, averaging under $5 million domestically for non-Twilight features. In 2022 reflections, Greene described early cast dynamics on Twilight sets as tense due to clashing personalities, contributing to production friction that she later viewed as growth-inducing but emblematic of Hollywood's interpersonal pressures. Recent interviews in 2025 reveal ongoing hurdles, including post-fame anxiety attacks amid paparazzi exposure and efforts to reclaim creative fulfillment beyond franchise shadows, underscoring a reception tempered by admiration for resilience amid selective opportunities.[53][54][55]Filmography
Feature films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | King of California | McDonald's girl |
| 2008 | Twilight | Alice Cullen |
| 2009 | Shrink | Missy |
| 2009 | Summer's Blood | Summer Matthews |
| 2009 | The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Alice Cullen |
| 2010 | Skateland | Michelle |
| 2010 | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | Alice Cullen |
| 2011 | Butter | Kaitlin Pickler |
| 2011 | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 | Alice Cullen |
| 2012 | LOL | Ashley |
| 2012 | The Apparition | Kelly |
| 2012 | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 | Alice Cullen |
| 2013 | CBGB | Lisa Kristal |
| 2014 | Burying the Ex | Olivia |
| 2014 | Wish I Was Here | Grace |
| 2015 | Staten Island Summer | Krystal |
| 2016 | Urge | Theresa |
| 2022 | The Immaculate Room | Kate |
| 2023 | The Retirement Plan | Sarah |
| 2023 | Some Other Woman | Francesca |
| 2025 | It Feeds | Cynthia |
| 2025 | The Ritual | Sister Rose |
Television appearances
Greene's early television work consisted of brief guest appearances, including an uncredited role in the MTV prank series Punk'd in 2005 and a minor part in the forensic drama Crossing Jordan in 2006.[3] She also featured in the MyNetworkTV soap opera Desire that same year, marking one of her initial scripted roles prior to her film breakthrough.[57] Her most prominent early series role came in 2011–2012 with a five-episode recurring arc as Amanda "Mandy" Mason, a love interest entangled in romantic and espionage subplots, on ABC's period drama Pan Am, which depicted the lives of Pan American World Airways stewardesses during the 1960s.[58] The series, despite critical praise for its production values, was canceled after one season due to low ratings.[59] In 2017, Greene appeared in the fifth and final season of the DirecTV crime thriller Rogue, playing a recurring character opposite lead Greg Kinnear, in a series known for its gritty portrayal of undercover operations and moral ambiguity.[60] More recently, Greene has gravitated toward Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+ projects, including the 2019 TV movie Christmas on My Mind, where she portrayed Ellie, a woman navigating amnesia and rekindled romance, and the 2024 mystery series Wild Cards, in which she guest-starred as Wendy.[61] [25] She also led the 2024 Hallmark Channel Christmas film Deck the Walls as Rose Demonte, a designer restoring a historic theater amid personal and professional conflicts.[60]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Punk'd | Herself (prank participant) | Guest appearance; MTV series[3] |
| 2006 | Crossing Jordan | Unknown minor role | Guest; NBC forensic drama[3] |
| 2006 | Desire | Unknown | MyNetworkTV soap opera[57] |
| 2011–2012 | Pan Am | Amanda Mason | Recurring; 5 episodes, ABC drama[58] |
| 2017 | Rogue | Recurring role | Final season, DirecTV thriller[60] |
| 2019 | Christmas on My Mind | Ellie | Hallmark Mystery TV movie[62] |
| 2024 | Wild Cards | Wendy | Guest; Hallmark+ series[25] |
| 2024 | Deck the Walls | Rose Demonte | Lead; Hallmark Channel TV movie[60] |