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Neve Adrianne Campbell (/ˈnɛv/; born October 3, 1973[1]) is a Canadian actress. After working in Canadian and American television, Campbell emerged as a scream queen for her starring roles in horror and thriller films. She has also appeared in blockbusters and independent features.

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Following a series of minor credits, Campbell had a starring role in the drama series Catwalk (1992–1993) and the television film The Canterville Ghost (1996). She subsequently relocated to the United States to star as Julia Salinger in the Fox teen drama series Party of Five (1994–2000), which became her breakthrough role. She rose to international prominence for her leading role as Sidney Prescott in Wes Craven's slasher film Scream (1996), which spawned the Scream franchise, in which she reprised her role in each film except the sixth. She also headlined the horror film The Craft (1996), the thriller film Wild Things (1998), and the drama film Panic (2000).

Campbell starred in, produced, and wrote the story for Robert Altman's drama film The Company (2003). After a hiatus, she returned to television with a recurring role on the drama series Medium (2007) and starring roles on the action series The Philanthropist (2009) and the miniseries Titanic: Blood and Steel (2012). She has since appeared in the action film Skyscraper (2018) and the drama film Clouds (2020), and played starring roles on the political thriller series House of Cards (2016–2017) and the crime drama series The Lincoln Lawyer (2022–present).

Early life and education

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Campbell was born in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, on October 3, 1973. Campbell's Dutch mother, Marnie (née Neve), is a yoga instructor and psychologist from Amsterdam.[2] She descends from Sephardic Jews who immigrated to the Netherlands and converted to Catholicism.[3] Her Scottish father, Gerry Campbell, immigrated to Canada from Glasgow, Scotland,[4] and taught high school drama classes at Lorne Park Secondary School in Mississauga, Ontario. Campbell's maternal grandparents ran a theatre company in the Netherlands, and her paternal grandparents were also performers. Campbell has an older brother, Christian Campbell, and two younger half-brothers, Alex Campbell and Damian McDonald. Her parents divorced when she was two.

At age six, she saw a performance of The Nutcracker and decided she wanted to take ballet classes, enrolling at the Erinvale School of Dance. She later moved into residence at the National Ballet School of Canada, training there and appearing in performances of The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty.[4] After accumulating numerous dance-related injuries,[5] she retired from ballet and took up acting at age 15, performing in The Phantom of the Opera at the Canon Theatre in Toronto while attending John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute in Guelph,[6] where she trained in acting and worked in theatre. One of her classmates was actress Tara Strong.[7]

Career

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Early work

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Campbell's early work included a 1980s Eaton's department store Christmas commercial and a 1991 Coca-Cola commercial; she promoted Coca Cola's sponsorship on Bryan Adams's Waking Up the Nation Tour (1991–1992).[8][9] She made an uncredited cameo appearance on the series My Secret Identity in 1991.[10] The next year, she played the minor role of Laura Capelli on an episode of The Kids in the Hall[11][12] and landed her first starring role as Daisy in the Canadian drama series Catwalk.[13][14][15] She subsequently made several guest appearances on various Canadian television shows, such as Are You Afraid of the Dark? and Kung Fu: The Legend Continues, both occurring in 1994.[16][17]

1990s

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With a desire to perform in Hollywood,[18] Campbell went to Los Angeles to find a talent manager to represent her and ended up going on several auditions while she was doing so.[19] One of these auditions was for Party of Five, which cast her in the role of orphaned teenager Julia Salinger,[20] whereupon Campbell permanently relocated to the United States to play the role.[21][22] Party of Five premiered in 1994 and went on to receive critical acclaim, winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Drama in 1996.[23] Campbell's performance on the series was lauded by critics and audiences alike; the series is considered her breakthrough role.[24] After appearing on Party of Five for six seasons, she did not renew her contract for a seventh season so she could pursue film work,[25] which led to the series' end in 2000.[26]

Campbell's first widely released film was The Craft (1996). The movie was a surprise success, earning $55 million against a budget of $15 million.[27][28] Her work in The Craft was noticed by director Wes Craven, who specifically asked her to audition for the role of Sidney Prescott in 1996's Scream,[29] believing that the actress could be "innocent", but also handle herself once emotional and physical conflicts arose.[30] Scream was released to major commercial and critical success, earning over $173 million at the worldwide box office which made it the highest-grossing slasher film until the release of Halloween in 2018.[31] Her performance received significant critical praise.[32] Variety magazine described Campbell as "charismatic",[33] and the Los Angeles Times called both her acting and the character "iconic".[34] For her performance, she won the Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Actress and the Saturn Award for Best Actress.[35]

In 1997, Campbell reprised the role of Sidney in Scream 2, which earned over $170 million and, like the first installment, was critically acclaimed. Patrick Mullen of Medium website stated that "I've always appreciated Neve Campbell in the lead just as much. She plays the role so straight while everyone else winks at the camera. It may sound like it wouldn't work, but it actually does. Sidney Prescott is a more compelling heroine than you usually get in a horror movie."[36] She won the MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance for her work in Scream 2.

In 1998, Campbell had roles in Hairshirt and 54 and voiced Kiara in the Disney animated musical film The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.[37] She also appeared in the erotic thriller film Wild Things. She took on the role in Wild Things to avoid being typecast based on her Party of Five role.[38][39] Glamour praised Campbell's character in the film, describing it as one of "the most well-rounded, fascinating, and exciting characters to ever grace the screen".[40] In 2022, a retrospective review of Wild Things in The New York Times written by Abbey Bender described her character as a "femme fatale" and called Campbell's acting a "calculated performance of self-assured femininity inspires fear, arousal and awe in equal measure".[41]

2000s

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Campbell in 2009

Campbell went on to appear in several films that received a limited theatrical release but were well reviewed by critics, including the film Panic. Roger Ebert wrote that she "takes a tricky role and enriches it, brings it human dimension instead of being content with the 'sexpot' assignment."[42] Campbell starred again as Sidney Prescott in Scream 3 (2000), which earned over $160 million but marked a temporary end for the franchise following mixed reviews.[43] In his review of Scream 3, Roger Ebert wrote: "The camera loves her. She could become a really big star and then giggle at clips from this film at her AFI tribute."[44] In retrospect, the parallels between Scream 3's themes of abuse and the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse cases came to light.[45][46][47] In 2002, she starred in Last Call, for which she won a Prism Award for Performance in TV Movie or Miniseries.

Campbell next co-wrote, produced and starred in the film The Company, which is about Chicago's Joffrey Ballet.[48] Directed by Robert Altman, the idea for the film was conceived by Campbell in her teens.[49] The film earned a limited release to positive reviews for its direction and Campbell's acting.[50] The following year, she led the independent film When Will I Be Loved (2004), which was also praised by critics.[51][52] Roger Ebert wrote that Campbell gave a performance that was "carnal, verbally facile, physically uninhibited and charged with intelligence. Not many actresses could have played this character, and fewer still could give us the sense she's making it up as she goes along."[52]

In March 2006, Campbell made her West End theatre debut in a version of Arthur Miller's Resurrection Blues at the Old Vic theatre. The play received mixed reviews. Resurrection Blues was directed by Robert Altman, with whom Campbell had previously worked in The Company.[53] Later in 2006, Campbell performed again in the West End in Love Song to mixed reviews.[54]

Campbell then took on a three-year hiatus, explaining that it "got to a level, also, where the kinds of things that I was being offered were not the things I wanted to do. I was constantly being offered horror films, because I was known for horror films, or bad romantic comedies."[55] On her overall career progression, she has stated that "I think I went from being a young girl / ingénue to a woman, which was great for me."[56] Most notably, in 2009, Campbell had a starring role on NBC's short-lived series The Philanthropist.[57]

2010s

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In 2011, Campbell starred in The Glass Man, which received a limited release. Also in 2011, 11 years after the previous installment, Campbell made her comeback to the Scream franchise in Scream 4 (2011),[58] which received positive reviews and earned over $97 million.[59][60][61] For her performance, she was nominated for Best Actress at the Scream Awards in 2011.[62][63] On reprising the role of Sidney Prescott in future works, Campbell stated that "It would have to be something really special and really different. They'd have to be really convincing about who they decided to bring on as director, and I'd still have to do a bit of soul-searching on that one."[64]

Campbell next starred in the drama film Singularity, which premiered at Cannes Film Festival in May 2012. She also appeared in the 2012 miniseries Titanic: Blood and Steel, and starred in the 2013 Lifetime crime film An Amish Murder.[65] Campbell went on to appear in guest or recurring roles in several television series, including the NBC supernatural drama Medium,[66] the Fox animated sitcom The Simpsons, the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy,[67] the AMC period drama Mad Men,[68][69] the NBC sitcom Welcome to Sweden.[70] In 2015, she played Katherine Oppenheimer in two episodes of the WGN period drama series Manhattan.[71][72]

Campbell in 2015

On June 30, 2015,[73] it was announced that Campbell would star as Texas-based political consultant LeAnn Harvey in the Netflix television drama House of Cards, beginning in the fourth season released in 2016.[74][75] On the role of Harvey, the actress said in an interview with Business Insider that "I knew that what I wanted was a cable show with a good cast, and good writing, and it was respected, and an ensemble where I'm not carrying it, and then this came along. And then I couldn't have asked for anything better."[76] Campbell was particularly praised by GQ magazine for her performance, who called her the "best thing" of the season and wrote that "she was exactly the competitor that the show's anti-heroes needed".[77] In 2016, Campbell was honoured with the National Award of Excellence by the Association of Canadian Radio and Television Artists (ACTRA).[78][79]

On June 22, 2017, it was reported that Campbell would star in Rawson Marshall Thurber's action film Skyscraper.[80][81] She played Sarah Sawyer. The film was released on July 13 the following year to box office success, grossing over $304 million worldwide;[82][83] in spite of this, the film earned mixed reviews.[84][85] Campbell co-starred as Valerie Gannon in the 2018 independent drama film Hot Air.[86] In 2019, Campbell starred as Rebecca Fine, a single mother struggling with a serious illness, in the Canadian drama film Castle in the Ground. The film had its world premiere at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival and received generally positive reviews.[87]

It was announced in 2019 that Campbell would star as author Laura Sobiech in the biographical musical drama film Clouds,[88] which is based on the true story of Zach Sobiech. She detailed her experience in playing the role,[89][90] saying that "I'd have some stuff to shed every evening, there were days of heavy crying, and I'd just be drained."[91] It was released in 2020 to positive reviews on Disney+.[92][93] Variety magazine described Campbell's acting as "well played within narrow bounds".[94] IndieWire stated that she does "a fine job of balancing unimaginable pain with hard-fought moments of joy" and that she "distills Laura Sobiech's religious fervor into a more general desperation".[95]

2020s

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In September 2020, it was confirmed that Campbell would reprise her role as Sidney Prescott for the fifth Scream film, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.[96][97] She was initially "apprehensive" and hesitant to take the role given the death of Wes Craven; however, she was convinced to join once "the new directors came to me with this beautiful letter saying that they've become directors and love film because of these films, and because of Wes, and they really want to be true to his story and his journey with these films, so I was really happy to hear that."[98][99] The film was released on January 14, 2022,[100][101][102] and earned widespread acclaim.[103] It was also a major commercial success,[104][105][106][107] grossing over $135 million against a budget of $24 million.[107] Campbell was lauded for her performance once more,[108] and she was particularly praised for her "fresh" take on the role of Prescott.[109] The Hollywood Reporter wrote that "... it's a pleasure to see Campbell again in fine form as Sidney, striding back into Woodsboro to take care of unfinished business".[110] Elle magazine named her the "Reigning Queen of Scream" and stated that "Sidney might not have that impact on people were it not for Campbell's portrayal, rife with vulnerability, intelligence, and a palatable dose of humor."[108]

In February 2021, Campbell was cast as Mickey Haller's ex-wife Maggie McPherson in a television adaptation of The Lincoln Lawyer for Netflix;[111] The series premiered on May 13, 2022, and entered Netflix's Top 10 that same day.[112][113] It was received positively by critics,[114] and Lara Solanki of Radio Times felt that she was more "dogged and determined, qualities she showed once again in this year's Scream reboot" and said that giving the actress more screen time "would not be an unwelcome development".[115] As of 2025, the show has run for three seasons, with a fourth season in development. In February 2022, Campbell signed with both the Gersh Agency and Anonymous Content.[116]

Campbell was approached to reprise the role of Sidney Prescott in the sixth installment in the Scream franchise.[117][118] At the Mad Monster Party Convention,[119] she stated that "There's no script yet. There is a draft coming in soon is what I was told. Actually, I was supposed to call a producer yesterday, because he wanted to talk to me about what's going on. You know, we'll see. I'll read the script and see how I feel."[120] In June 2022, it was announced she would not be returning to the Scream franchise after salary negotiations stalled with Paramount.[121] She said she could not bear "walking on set and feeling undervalued" and that the offer would have been different had she been a man,[122][123][124] stating that:

As a woman I have had to work extremely hard in my career to establish my value, especially when it comes to Scream. I felt the offer that was presented to me did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise. It's been a very difficult decision to move on. To all my Scream fans, I love you. You've always been so incredibly supportive to me. I'm forever grateful to you and to what this franchise has given me over the past 25 years.[125]

In May 2022, Campbell was cast as Raven in a recurring role for the Peacock television series adaptation of Twisted Metal.[126][127] The series was released in July 2023 and The Hollywood Reporter said that she was "coming across as cheery in a way that's instantly suspicious".[128] In August 2022, it was announced that Campbell had been cast in the lead role of the ABC series Avalon as Detective Nicole "Nic" Searcy.[129] It was later announced in November that the series had been scrapped, though it was being shopped to other networks.[130]

In July 2023, it was announced that Campbell would serve as executive producer of the documentary Swan Song.[131] Profiling the final days of ballerina Karen Kain at the National Ballet of Canada, Campbell enjoyed working on the film as it tied into her previous ballet interest.[132][133] Swan Song was selected to premiere in the Special Presentations line-up of the Toronto International Film Festival[134] and was scheduled to have a 2024 theatrical release.[135]

Upcoming projects

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In March 2024, Campbell announced through her Instagram that she would reprise the role of Sidney Prescott in Scream 7, writing that "It’s always been such a blast and an honor to get to play Sidney in the Scream movies... My appreciation for these films and for what they have meant to me, has never waned."[136] It is set for release in February 2026.[137]

In 2025, Campbell was chosen to voice Lorna Dane / Polaris in the second season of the animated series X-Men '97, a revival of the 1990s X-Men: The Animated Series.[138]

Media image

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Campbell attending the British Academy Film Awards in 2006

Campbell has often been referred to as a scream queen, beginning with her work in the Scream franchise.[139][140] In addition to her work in the horror genre, Campbell twice successfully established herself in mainstream film and television, beginning from the early to mid-1990s with Party of Five, where she was described as "television's most believable teenager",[141] and resuming in the 2010s, following a hiatus,[24][56] by focusing on dramatic works which have earned her equal praise.[77] The role of Sidney Prescott as played by Campbell established her as one of the highest-grossing and acclaimed heroines of all time in the slasher genre.[142][143][144] She has frequently been included on lists citing the best actresses in horror.[145][146] Despite her status in the genre, she stated that she finds horror movies "difficult to watch".[147]

Campbell has often been referred to as a sex symbol,[148][149] a title she has held since her breakout role in Party of Five in the 1990s.[139][140] She is also recognized for her looks and fashion style.[149][150][151] She appeared on People magazine's list of "50 Most Beautiful People" twice, and Bustle magazine described her as "one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood".[55] She ranked third on Empire's 1998 list of "100 Sexiest Movie Stars" and appeared on several editions of FHM's "FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World".[152]

Campbell was name-dropped in the Weeknd's dance-pop album Dawn FM (2022).[153] She was referenced in the single "Here We Go... Again" featuring Tyler, the Creator in the lyric "I loved her right, make her scream like Neve Campbell."[154] On an interview with James Corden, she said that "at first, my publicist told me, and she was like, 'The Weeknd,' and I was like, 'Wait, which weekend? Last weekend?' I had no idea what she was talking about. And then I realized, 'Oh, the guy who played at the Super Bowl! That guy!' Fellow Canadian. How cool."[154][155]

Campbell trended on Twitter in January 2023 when Paramount Pictures was widely criticized for the Scream VI pay dispute.[156] The news surprised Campbell, who said: "I had a friend text me and say, 'You're trending right now.' I've never been on Twitter. I didn't know what it meant."[157] Fellow Scream actors David Arquette and Jasmin Savoy Brown came to her defense, among others.[158][159] IndieWire noted Campbell had spent 26 years acting in the franchise and announced it was "the end of an era".[160] Her announced return to the franchise in 2025 brought further public attention to Campbell.[161]

Personal life

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Campbell has stated, "I am a practicing Catholic, but my lineage is Jewish, so if someone asks me if I'm Jewish, I say yes."[162][163]

Campbell married Jeff Colt on April 3, 1995, and they divorced in May 1998. In 2005, Campbell began dating John Light, whom she met while filming Investigating Sex. They became engaged in December 2005 and married in Malibu, California, on May 5, 2007.[164] They lived together in Islington, London, for five years,[165] until Campbell filed for divorce on June 30, 2010, in Los Angeles.[166]

In March 2012, Campbell and her partner, actor JJ Feild, confirmed that they were expecting their first child together.[167] Their son was born later that year.[168] On June 29, 2018, Campbell announced the adoption of their second son.[169]

Activism

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Campbell has advocated against poverty and world hunger.[170] In a 2016 interview, she declared herself a socialist.[171] In 2020, she and several other Scream co-stars hosted a charity event to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.[172][173] In July 2022, she appeared in an advertisement for the American Red Cross, where she played Sidney Prescott.[174][175][176]

Filmography

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Film

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Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1993 The Dark Jesse Donovan [177][178][179]
1994 Paint Cans Tristesse [179]
The Passion of John Ruskin Effie Gray Short film
1996 Love Child Deidre
The Craft Bonnie Harper [178][179]
Scream Sidney Prescott [178][179]
1997 Scream 2 Sidney Prescott [178][179]
1998 Wild Things Suzie Marie Toller [178][179]
54 Julie Black [178][179]
Hairshirt Renée Weber Also producer [178]
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Young Kiara (voice) Direct-to-video film [178][179][180]
1999 Three to Tango Amy Post [178][179]
2000 Drowning Mona Ellen Rash [178][179]
Panic Sarah Cassidy [178][179]
Scream 3 Sidney Prescott [178][179]
2002 Investigating Sex Alice [178][179]
2003 Lost Junction Missy Lofton [179]
The Company Loretta "Ry" Ryan Also story writer and producer [178][179][181]
Blind Horizon Chloe Richards [179]
2004 When Will I Be Loved Vera Barrie [178][179]
Churchill: The Hollywood Years Princess Elizabeth [179]
2006 Relative Strangers Ellen Minola [178][179]
2007 Partition Margaret Stilwell [178][179]
I Really Hate My Job Abi [178][179]
Closing the Ring Marie Harris [178][179]
2008 Agent Crush Cassie (voice) [178][179]
2011 Scream 4 Sidney Prescott [178][179]
The Glass Man Julie Pyrite [178][179]
2015 Walter Allie [178][179]
2018 Skyscraper Sarah Sawyer [178][179]
Hot Air Valerie Gannon [179]
2019 Castle in the Ground Rebecca Fine [179]
2020 Clouds Laura Sobiech [179]
2022 Scream Sidney Prescott [96]
2023 Swan Song — Executive producer [182]
2026 Scream 7 † Sidney Prescott Post-production [183][184]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1991 My Secret Identity Student Episode: "Pirate Radio"; uncredited [185]
1992 The Kids in the Hall Laura Capelli Episode: "#3.13"
1992‍–‍1993 Catwalk Daisy McKenzie Main role
1994 I Know My Son is Alive Beth Television film [178][179]
The Forget-Me-Not Murders Jess Foy Television film [178]
Are You Afraid of the Dark? Nonnie Walker Episode: "Tale of the Dangerous Soup" [179]
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues Trish Collins Episode: "Kundela"
Aventures dans le Grand Nord Nepeese Episode: "Bari"
1994‍–‍2000 Party of Five Julia Salinger Main role [179]
1995 MADtv Julia Salinger Episode: "#1.6"
1996 The Canterville Ghost Virginia "Ginny" Otis Television film [178][179]
1997 Saturday Night Live Herself / Host / Julia Roberts / Eva Braun Episode: "Neve Campbell / David Bowie" [179]
2002 Last Call Frances Kroll Television film [178][179]
2005 Reefer Madness Miss Poppy Television film [178][179]
2007 Medium Debra 3 episodes [179]
2008 Burn Up Holly Dernay Main role
2009 The Philanthropist Olivia Maidstone Main role [179]
Sea Wolf Maud Brewster 2 episodes [179]
The Simpsons Cassandra Voice role; episode: "Rednecks and Broomsticks" [179]
2012 Titanic: Blood and Steel Joanna Yaegar Main role [179]
Grey's Anatomy Lizzie Shepherd 2 episodes [179]
2013 An Amish Murder Kate Burkholder Television film; also executive producer [178][179]
2014 Mad Men Lee Cabot Episode: "Time Zones" [179]
2015 Welcome to Sweden Diane Recurring role [179]
Manhattan Kitty Oppenheimer 2 episodes [179]
2016–2017 House of Cards LeAnn Harvey Main role [179]
2022‍–‍present The Lincoln Lawyer Maggie McPherson Main role [179]
2022 Avalon Nic Searcy Unsold television pilot
2023 Twisted Metal Raven 2 episodes [126][186]
2026 X-Men '97 † Lorna Dane / Polaris (voice) Season 2; in production [187][188]

Video games

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Awards and nominations

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Awards and nominations received by Neve Campbell
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
1996 Family Film Awards Best Actress – TV The Canterville Ghost Won [189]
1997 MTV Movie Awards Best Female Performance Scream Nominated [190]
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Best Actress Scream Won [191]
Saturn Awards Best Actress Scream Won [192]
1998 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards Favourite Actress – Horror Scream 2 Won [193]
MTV Movie Awards Best Female Performance Scream 2 Won [194]
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Best Actress Scream 2 Nominated
Saturn Awards Best Actress Scream 2 Nominated [195]
Stinkers Bad Movie Awards Worst Supporting Actress 54, Wild Things Nominated [196]
1999 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress Party of Five Nominated [197]
MTV Movie Awards Best Kiss[a] Wild Things Nominated [198]
2000 MTV Movie Awards Best Female Performance Scream 3 Nominated [199]
2001 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards Favourite Actress – Horror Scream 3 Won [200]
2003 Prism Awards Performance in TV Movie or Miniseries Last Call Won [201]
2011 Scream Awards Best Horror Actress Scream 4 Nominated [202]
2012 Golden Nymph Awards Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Titanic: Blood and Steel Nominated [203]
2016 ACTRA Awards National Award of Excellence — Won [204]

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Neve Adrianne Campbell (born October 3, 1973) is a Canadian actress recognized for her roles in drama and horror genres, most notably as Julia Salinger in the Fox television series Party of Five (1994–2000) and as Sidney Prescott in the Scream slasher film franchise.
Born in Guelph, Ontario, to a Dutch mother and Scottish father, Campbell trained as a ballet dancer before pursuing acting, securing her breakthrough with Party of Five, a series depicting the struggles of orphaned siblings that earned critical acclaim and a Golden Globe for Best Drama. Her portrayal of the resilient final girl Sidney Prescott in Scream (1996) and its sequels marked a pivotal revival of the slasher subgenre, propelling her to international stardom and yielding accolades including MTV Movie Awards for Best Female Performance.
Campbell's career has encompassed diverse projects such as the erotic thriller Wild Things (1998) and television roles in series like The Lincoln Lawyer (2022–2025), alongside advocacy for issues including pay equity in Hollywood. In 2022, she exited Scream VI amid a salary dispute, asserting the offered pay undervalued her franchise contributions and would not have been an issue "if I were a man," but returned for Scream 7 in 2024 after negotiations resulted in increased compensation reflective of her significance to the series.

Early life and education

Family background and childhood

Campbell was born Neve Adrianne Campbell on October 3, 1973, in , , . Her father, Gerry Campbell, was a Scottish immigrant from Glasgow's East End who worked as a high school drama teacher and later founded a theatre company. Her mother, Marnie (née Neve), was a Dutch immigrant from employed as a and instructor. The surname Neve originates from her mother's maiden name. Her parents divorced when she was two years old, after which Campbell lived primarily with her father in while maintaining visits with her mother in the same city. She has an older brother, , who later pursued acting, as well as two younger half-brothers, Alex Campbell and Damian McDonald. The family's working-class circumstances in influenced her early exposure to the through her father's profession.

Ballet training and early performing arts

Campbell began studying ballet at age six after receiving lessons as a Christmas gift from her father. At age nine, she auditioned and was accepted into the National Ballet School of Canada, where she resided and underwent intensive training until approximately age fourteen. The program's rigor demanded substantial personal sacrifice, including limited participation in typical childhood pursuits, as Campbell later recounted. As a student, she participated in professional-level performances with the , including roles in . She also appeared in . By age fifteen, Campbell had achieved professional dancing status through her school affiliation. However, persistent injuries curtailed her ballet pursuits, prompting a shift toward by her mid-teens.

Professional career

Canadian theatre and television beginnings

Campbell transitioned from ballet to acting in her mid-teens, securing a role in the ballet chorus of the Toronto production of The Phantom of the Opera at the Pantages Theatre (then known as the Canon Theatre), which ran from September 1989 to 1999. At age 16, she appeared alongside principal performers including as and as the Phantom, contributing to the ensemble in this musical during its early run. This stage experience marked her professional entry into performing arts beyond dance, building on her prior training at the National Ballet School of Canada. Following her theatre debut, Campbell pursued television opportunities in Canada, accumulating minor guest spots on series such as The Kids in the Hall (1989–1995), a sketch comedy show, and early episodes of youth-oriented programs. These appearances honed her on-screen presence amid the competitive Canadian acting scene, where opportunities for young performers often involved short-term roles in domestic productions. Her breakthrough came with the lead role of Daisy McKenzie in Catwalk, a YTV musical drama series that premiered in 1992 and ran for two seasons until 1994. In the show, Campbell portrayed a teenage keyboardist in a struggling pop band navigating personal relationships, romantic tensions—particularly Daisy's involvement with the unreliable lead singer—and ambitions for a record deal. Aired initially on Canada's YTV network, with season one syndicated and season two on MTV in the U.S., Catwalk featured original music and focused on the group's interpersonal dynamics, providing Campbell her first sustained starring television credit at age 18 or 19. The series, created by Alan Levy and co-starring actors like Paul Popowich and Kelli Taylor, aired approximately 26 episodes and showcased Campbell's versatility in blending acting with musical elements, setting the stage for her transition to international work.

1990s breakthrough roles

Campbell's entry into American television prominence occurred with her casting as Julia Salinger, the intelligent and headstrong second-oldest sibling in the Fox drama series , which aired from 1994 to 2000. In the series, created by and , Julia grapples with family dynamics following the sudden death of her parents in a car accident, portraying a rebellious teenager balancing academic ambitions, romantic relationships, and sibling responsibilities across 143 episodes. The role positioned Campbell as a relatable depiction of adolescent turmoil, contributing to the show's critical acclaim as an award-winning ensemble drama focused on emotional realism rather than sensationalism. Leveraging her television visibility, Campbell secured her film breakthrough in 1996 with the lead role of in Wes Craven's meta-slasher Scream, released on December 20. Cast after opted to play the opening victim instead, Campbell portrayed a resilient high school student uncovering a series of murders linked to her mother's past trauma. Produced on a $14 million budget, Scream generated $173 million worldwide through strong word-of-mouth, defying initial skepticism from its cast about commercial viability and reinvigorating the stagnant slasher subgenre by subverting horror tropes with self-aware commentary. Her performance as the resourceful "final girl" marked a pivotal shift, establishing Campbell as a genre lead capable of conveying vulnerability amid escalating violence. That same year, Campbell co-starred in the supernatural thriller The Craft as Bonnie Harper, a member of a quartet of teenage girls who harness to address personal insecurities, including Bonnie's scarred backstory from an abusive mother. The film, directed by , depicted the group's empowerment through rituals devolving into destructive rivalry, with Campbell's character undergoing a physical transformation via magic to heal burn scars, requiring extensive on-set prosthetics. Released in May 1996, The Craft capitalized on mid-1990s interest in teen narratives, grossing approximately $55 million domestically and reinforcing Campbell's association with youthful horror amid her rising profile. Subsequent 1990s roles solidified her momentum, including reprising Sidney Prescott in Scream 2 (1997), which expanded the franchise's college-setting killings and earned over $172 million globally, affirming the original's formulaic success. In 1998, she starred in the erotic Wild Things as Suzie Toller, a manipulative high school student entangled in a scheme involving seduction and betrayal, alongside and ; the film, though critically mixed, achieved cult status for its twist-heavy plot and generated $55 million on a $20 million budget. These projects highlighted Campbell's versatility in blending horror, thriller elements, and dramatic intensity, transitioning her from supporting television work to genre appeal by decade's end.

2000s film and television work

Campbell concluded her portrayal of Julia Salinger on the Fox drama series with the show's final season, which aired until May 3, 2000, after which she departed to prioritize feature films. That same year, she reprised her role as in , directed by and released on February 4, 2000, marking the conclusion of the original trilogy amid a plot involving killings on a Hollywood film set. The film received mixed critical reception, earning a 45% approval rating on based on 163 reviews, though it performed solidly at the with a worldwide gross exceeding $161 million against a $40 million . Following , Campbell shifted toward independent films, starring as Sarah Cassidy in the psychological drama (2000), directed by Henry Bromell, which explored themes of fear and relationships in a small town and received limited theatrical release. She also appeared in the black comedy (2000), playing a suspect in a mystery involving a boat accident and multiple murders on an island, alongside and . In 2002, she took the lead as Frances Smith in , another Bromell-directed drama about personal struggles and redemption. A significant project was The Company (2003), which Campbell co-produced and starred in as Ry, a talented dancer with the Joffrey Ballet of ; directed by , the film blended documentary-style footage of real performances with fictional narrative, drawing directly from her own ballet training background. Critics praised her authentic performance and the film's intimate portrayal of ballet life, with awarding it 3.5 out of 4 stars for its elegant depiction of dancers' rigors and camaraderie, while it garnered a 72% approval on from 130 reviews. Other mid-decade roles included Vera Barrie in the romantic drama When Will I Be Loved (2004), a con-artist navigating relationships, and Miss Poppy in the satirical TV musical (2005), a Showtime adaptation critiquing 1930s anti-marijuana propaganda. Campbell's 2000s output increasingly featured smaller-scale productions, such as (2003), where she played a doctor's wife amid a conspiracy thriller, and Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004), a comedic alternate-history take on starring as Princess Elizabeth. These projects often received niche attention rather than widespread commercial success, reflecting a deliberate pivot from television and franchise roles toward diverse, character-driven cinema, though her visibility in major studio films diminished post-2000. By the decade's end, she contributed voice work to the animated documentary Waltzing with Bashir (2008), portraying a minor role in the Israeli-Lebanese War narrative.

2010s projects and challenges

Campbell reprised her role as in Scream 4 (2011), directed by , marking the franchise's return after an eleven-year hiatus and introducing a new generation of characters amid Woodsboro's latest killings. The film received mixed reviews for its self-referential meta-commentary on horror evolution, holding a 61% approval rating on based on 190 critic scores. In television, Campbell starred as a journalist in the historical miniseries Titanic: Blood and Steel (2012), which chronicled events leading to the Titanic's sinking through interconnected personal stories. She followed this with the lead role of Kate Burkholder, a former woman turned police chief investigating ritualistic murders, in the Lifetime original film An Amish Murder (2013), adapted from Linda Castillo's novel Sworn to Silence and emphasizing cultural tensions within communities. The project drew a 67% score from limited reviews, praised for its atmospheric suspense despite formulaic elements. Campbell joined Netflix's House of Cards in 2015 as LeAnn Harvey, a ambitious Texas political consultant recruited by , becoming a series regular in seasons 4 (2016) and 5 (2017) amid the show's escalating power struggles. Her portrayal contributed to the series' depiction of ruthless maneuvering in American politics, with Harvey's arc involving campaign financing and loyalty tests that ended in her demise. Supporting film roles included the independent comedy-drama Walter (2015), where she played the mother of a socially awkward , and (2018), an action thriller in which she portrayed the wife of Johnson's security consultant character amid a high-rise terrorist . These projects highlighted her versatility beyond horror but often in ensemble or secondary capacities. Throughout the decade, Campbell encountered professional hurdles stemming from as a 1990s horror icon, which limited offers for mature leading roles in mainstream cinema despite her efforts to diversify via independent and work. In interviews, she attributed this to industry reluctance to evolve her image beyond the "scream queen" archetype, compounded by her deliberate avoidance of sexualized parts to prioritize substantive characters. This selectivity, while preserving artistic integrity, correlated with fewer high-profile opportunities, as evidenced by her pivot to streaming series and mid-tier films rather than blockbuster leads.

2020s developments and franchise returns

Campbell reprised her role as in the fifth installment of the Scream franchise, released on January 14, 2022, marking her return to the series after an 11-year absence since in 2011. The film grossed over $137 million worldwide against a $24 million budget, demonstrating continued commercial viability for the legacy characters amid a soft approach. In television, Campbell starred as Maggie McPherson, a deputy district attorney and ex-wife of the protagonist, in the legal drama , which premiered its first season on May 13, 2022. She appeared as a series regular in seasons 1 and 2 (2023), but her role was reduced to guest appearances in two episodes of season 3, released on October 17, 2024; renewed the series for a fourth season in January 2025, with Campbell confirmed to return in a more prominent capacity across all episodes, portraying McPherson transitioning to a defense attorney role alongside lead Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. Additionally, she played the enigmatic Raven in the Peacock action-comedy series , which debuted on July 27, 2023, based on the video game franchise; her character did not return for season 2 in 2025 due to reported budget constraints and production shifts. Campbell opted out of Scream VI, released on March 10, 2023, citing inadequate compensation relative to her foundational contributions to the franchise's success over 25 years, including concerns over gender-based pay disparities. In a June 2022 statement, she emphasized that the offer undervalued her legacy status as Sidney Prescott, the series' central survivor figure, amid rising production costs and shifting ensemble dynamics. The film's $169 million global box office without her presence fueled discussions on franchise reliance on original cast equity. On March 12, 2024, Campbell announced her return as for Scream VII, set for theatrical release on February 27, 2026, under director Kevin Williamson, the original trilogy's screenwriter. She credited improved negotiations, including an elevated salary offer from following her public advocacy, for enabling the reconciliation, stating the studio "stepped up" to address prior inequities. Production under the working title Scar Tissue commenced in January 2025, with Campbell expressing enthusiasm for reclaiming the role after viewing it as integral to her career despite the hiatus. This development followed cast upheavals, including the firing of leads and over unrelated controversies, repositioning legacy elements like Prescott as core to stabilizing the series.

Scream franchise role and disputes

Portrayal of Sidney Prescott

Neve Campbell first portrayed Sidney Prescott in the 1996 slasher film Scream, directed by Wes Craven, where the character is introduced as a high school student grappling with the one-year anniversary of her mother's unsolved murder, only to face a new wave of killings by the masked assailant Ghostface. Campbell's depiction emphasizes Sidney's initial vulnerability and grief, which transitions into resourcefulness and determination as she uncovers the killers' identities and survives multiple attacks, subverting traditional slasher victim tropes by actively fighting back with intelligence and improvised weapons. In the sequels (1997) and (2000), Campbell evolves Sidney into a college student and then an aspiring , respectively, both times portraying her as increasingly hardened by repeated traumas yet retaining emotional depth, such as confronting betrayals from friends and family ties to the murders. Her performance highlights Sidney's growth from passive survivor to one who anticipates Ghostface's psychological manipulations, using media savvy gained from prior ordeals to outmaneuver killers, as seen in scenes where Sidney turns the horror genre's conventions against her pursuers. Campbell reprised the role in Scream 4 (2011), presenting Sidney as a mature author of a self-help memoir about her experiences, now targeted again in her hometown; here, the portrayal underscores themes of reluctant fame and lingering paranoia, with Sidney mentoring younger characters while demonstrating combat skills honed over years. In the 2022 requel Scream (often called Scream 5), Campbell depicts Sidney as a divorced mother and security consultant in her 40s, balancing family life with intervention in a new killing spree linked to her past, portraying a character who has achieved normalcy but remains vigilantly prepared, fighting Ghostface with tactical efficiency. Critics and analysts have lauded Campbell's consistent portrayal for establishing Sidney as a benchmark final girl, noting her blend of relatability, physicality, and emotional authenticity that avoids caricature, even as the franchise satirizes horror clichés. For these performances, Campbell received the Saturn Award for Best Actress in 1997 for the original Scream, two Blockbuster Entertainment Awards for Favorite Actress in a Horror Movie for Scream and Scream 2, and a nomination for Best Actress at the 2011 Scream Awards for Scream 4.

Salary negotiations and Scream VI absence

In June 2022, Neve Campbell announced her decision not to return as for , citing unsuccessful salary negotiations with and . She stated that the offer "did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise" over its 25-year history, emphasizing her extensive involvement across five prior films and the character's central role in driving the series' success. Campbell described the choice as "a very difficult decision," noting her deep affection for the project and fans but prioritizing fair compensation reflective of her contributions. Campbell attributed part of the dispute to dynamics in Hollywood, asserting in subsequent interviews that the compensation issue "wouldn't be an issue if I were a man." She highlighted the challenges women face in establishing long-term value in the industry, contrasting her career trajectory with male counterparts who receive higher offers for comparable franchise commitments. No public details emerged on the exact salary figures proposed or demanded, though industry observers noted the franchise's reliance on her character for narrative continuity and box-office draw, as evidenced by Scream (2022)'s $138 million global gross with her participation. The absence of Campbell's character in Scream VI, released on March 10, 2023, shifted focus to a new generation of leads including , , and , while limiting Sidney to off-screen references. Campbell confirmed she had not viewed the film, maintaining distance amid the unresolved tensions. Franchise co-creator Kevin Williamson publicly advocated for resolving the pay gap, urging the studio to compensate her appropriately to facilitate a potential return, underscoring her foundational importance to the series.

Backlash and return for Scream VII

In June 2022, Neve Campbell announced her decision to exit Scream VI after negotiations broke down over her salary, stating that the offer from failed to reflect her value to the franchise after more than two decades and five prior films as . She emphasized that the compensation undervalued her contributions, including elevating the series from a modest $15 million opening in 1996 to a billion-dollar franchise, and implied a gender-based disparity by noting, "Sadly, I really feel the offer that was presented to me did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise." Public response largely favored Campbell, with fans and industry figures expressing support online and in media; Scream creator Kevin Williamson publicly urged the studio in September 2023 to "pay her the money" to secure her return, highlighting her irreplaceable role in the series' legacy. Some critics, however, argued that her diminished screen time in recent entries reduced her leverage, though this view remained minority amid broader calls for equitable pay reflecting her foundational status. Scream VI proceeded without Campbell, premiering on March 10, 2023, and generating mixed reactions from audiences accustomed to Sidney's central presence, with some reviewers and fans decrying the shift away from the original trio as diluting the franchise's core appeal. The film's $169 million worldwide gross demonstrated commercial viability absent her involvement, yet it fueled ongoing discourse about the series' direction, including Williamson's later comments that a Sidney-focused entry was overdue to "reset" the franchise. Campbell confirmed her return to Scream VII on March 12, 2024, via , expressing enthusiasm for reprising under director Kevin Williamson, who replaced the previous team amid production shifts. She credited the studio for addressing her salary concerns, stating in May 2024 that Spyglass "listened" and provided compensation commensurate with her contributions, resolving the prior impasse without detailing figures. The film, set for theatrical release on February 27, 2026, emphasizes Sidney's story and family dynamics, marking a deliberate pivot to honor the character's origins while navigating recent franchise turbulence. Production delays pushed filming to December 2024, allowing alignment with Campbell's schedule and Williamson's vision for a return to the series' foundational elements. Campbell has expressed hope for a potential Scream 8 if audiences respond positively to Scream VII, describing further installments as "great fun."

Public image and critical reception

Establishment as a horror genre icon

Campbell's breakthrough in the horror genre came with her casting as Sidney Prescott, the central protagonist in Wes Craven's Scream (1996), a meta-slasher film that subverted genre conventions by having characters aware of horror tropes while facing a masked killer targeting high school students. Produced on a $14-15 million budget, Scream earned $173 million worldwide, marking it as the highest-grossing slasher film to date and credited with resuscitating the moribund horror genre amid a 1990s slump in theatrical releases. Her portrayal of Sidney—a grieving teen evolving from victim to resourceful survivor—earned praise for embodying a final girl archetype with emotional depth, physical resilience, and strategic cunning, distinguishing it from earlier, more passive iterations in films like Halloween (1978). The film's success spawned sequels, with Campbell reprising the role in (1997) and (2000), where Sidney confronts escalating threats amid college and Hollywood settings, amassing over $300 million combined globally and cementing Campbell's association with the franchise's ironic take on slasher endurance. These performances garnered genre-specific accolades, including the MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance for in 1998, for Favorite Actress in a Horror/Suspense Film for both Scream and , and a Chainsaw Award for Best Actress. Her repeated survival across installments—facing familial betrayals and copycat killers—positioned Sidney as a benchmark for empowered female leads, influencing subsequent horror heroines by emphasizing proactive agency over mere endurance. By the early 2000s, Campbell's Sidney had become emblematic of the revitalized slasher subgenre, with critics and industry observers dubbing her a "" for anchoring a series that blended with visceral kills, spawning imitators and restoring profitability to horror after years of direct-to-video dominance. This status persisted despite her efforts to diversify roles, as the franchise's cultural footprint—evident in parodies and references—tied her legacy indelibly to horror innovation.

Debates on versatility versus typecasting

Campbell's portrayal of Sidney Prescott in the Scream franchise from 1996 onward established her as a prominent figure in horror cinema, prompting discussions among critics and industry observers about whether her success therein evidenced genuine versatility or entrenched typecasting as a "scream queen." Following the release of Scream 3 in 2000, she received predominantly offers for horror films or low-quality romantic comedies, which she attributed to her association with the genre, leading her to relocate to London in the early 2000s to pursue theater and evade repetitive casting. This period included stage work and independent films like The Company (2003), a dance drama reflecting her ballet background, and When Will I Be Loved (2004), where she incorporated nudity to signal a departure from her established image. Critics have debated her range, with some praising her ability to infuse Sidney with layered resilience amid trauma, as seen in Scream sequels, while others, including a 2011 Variety assessment, described her performances as "well played within narrow bounds," suggesting emotional restraint limited broader appeal. Efforts to demonstrate versatility included her Emmy-nominated role in the family drama Party of Five (1994–2000), the supernatural thriller The Craft (1996), and the erotic neo-noir Wild Things (1998), yet post-franchise projects like Skyscraper (2018), an action film opposite Dwayne Johnson, and her recurring part in the political series House of Cards (2018) failed to fully dispel typecasting perceptions. Campbell herself expressed ambivalence toward acting—stating in a 2011 interview, "I never wanted to be an actor"—and cited career dissatisfaction as a factor in selective role choices, which some analysts argue exacerbated her niche confinement rather than expanding it. Public discourse, including online forums from 2021, posits that her inextricable link to Scream hindered leading-lady opportunities beyond horror, contrasting with co-stars like Courteney Cox who diversified into comedy and television. Despite returns to the franchise in Scream 4 (2011) and anticipated for Scream VII (forthcoming), her deliberate breaks—such as post-2000 hiatuses for privacy and family—underscore a causal resistance to industry pressures, prioritizing personal agency over volume of output, though this strategy has fueled ongoing questions about untapped potential in non-genre roles.

Advocacy for industry equity

Neve Campbell has expressed concerns about gender-based pay disparities in Hollywood, stating in a 2016 interview that she had never been paid equally to male counterparts in any role she held, attributing this to systemic undervaluation of women in the industry. She reiterated this view in 2022, noting that her salary negotiations for projects often reflected a broader pattern where female actors must work harder to establish their worth compared to men, as evidenced by her decision to decline over an offer she deemed insufficient relative to her contributions to the franchise. Campbell argued that such pay gaps would likely not occur for a male lead in a similar position, emphasizing that "if I were a man and had been so devoted to this franchise for 25 years, this wouldn't have been a discussion." In public statements, Campbell has framed her stance as part of a larger call for women in entertainment to assert their value aggressively, advising aspiring actors to recognize their contributions and negotiate accordingly rather than accepting undervaluation. She described feeling unable to proceed on sets where compensation did not align with her established role, positioning this as a principled stand against industry norms that perpetuate inequity. Her comments drew support from peers, including Scream co-stars who attributed the dispute to sexism, though Campbell focused on empirical negotiation outcomes rather than unsubstantiated broader conspiracies. Campbell's advocacy gained traction when studios adjusted offers in response; for instance, following her public remarks, increased her compensation for Scream VII in 2024, which she acknowledged as a positive step toward addressing the concerns she raised. This outcome underscored her point that vocal challenges to pay structures can yield results, though she has not detailed involvement in formal campaigns or organizations beyond personal negotiations and interviews. Her positions align with documented data on Hollywood's gender pay gaps, where female leads in long-running franchises often earn less than male equivalents despite comparable box-office draws.

Personal life

Relationships and marriages

Campbell married Canadian actor Jeff Colt on April 3, 1995, after meeting during her early career in ; the union ended in divorce in 1998. She wed British actor John Light on December 5, 2007, having met him in 2005 while co-starring in the film ; the marriage dissolved in 2010, with the divorce finalized in 2011. Since 2011, Campbell has been in a committed relationship with English-American actor JJ Feild, though the couple has not married; they maintain a private partnership focused on family life in Los Angeles. Prior to her marriages, Campbell dated actors including John Cusack in the late 1990s and Matthew Perry during the production of Scream 2 in 1997, relationships that garnered media attention but remained short-term.

Family and children

Campbell was born on October 3, 1973, in , , to Gerry Campbell, a Scottish immigrant from who taught high school , and Marnie (née Neve) Campbell, a Dutch-born psychologist and yoga instructor from . Her parents divorced when she was two years old. She has three brothers: an older brother, , and two younger half-brothers, Alex Campbell and Damian McDonald. Campbell has two sons with her partner, actor : Caspian, born in August 2012, and Raynor, adopted in 2018.

Health struggles and personal security issues

Campbell has endured a range of chronic injuries originating from her intensive training at during her youth. These encompass in her neck and hips, , tendinitis affecting her knees and Achilles tendons, chondromalacia in both knees, strained tendons in her ankles, fallen arches, multiple broken toes, and bunions. In 2011, prior to production on , Campbell suffered a foot injury that required her to film while impaired, though it did not halt the project. During the 2018 filming of , she exacerbated a longstanding back condition after lifting a 65-pound on set, leading to spinal surgery that included the implantation of a stabilizing cage; she discussed the incident in a interview, attributing partial roots to her dance background. On the personal security front, Campbell faced harassment in 2002 when a female stalker was arrested for issuing death threats against her, an episode linked to the heightened public profile from her Scream roles. This incident underscores the risks of fame in horror franchises, though no further comparable threats have been publicly detailed.

Beliefs, activism, and philanthropy

Religious and cultural identity

Campbell was born on October 3, 1973, in , , , to Gerry Campbell, a Scottish immigrant from who worked as a high school teacher, and Marnie Neve, a Dutch-born and instructor from . Her paternal heritage traces to , which she has described as significant to her identity, noting in a 2012 interview that it has "always been important" and enabling her to hold a . On her maternal side, her surname Neve derives from Sephardi Jewish ancestors who emigrated to the and converted to Catholicism, a history Campbell has acknowledged in public statements. Religiously, Campbell identifies as a practicing Catholic, consistent with her family's post-conversion heritage, though she possesses Jewish ancestry through her mother, rendering her halachically Jewish by matrilineal descent under traditional Jewish law. She has not publicly emphasized active religious observance or doctrinal positions, focusing instead on cultural ties to her Canadian upbringing and European roots. No verified statements indicate shifts in her Catholic identification or deeper engagement with Jewish cultural practices.

Charitable involvements

Campbell has advocated for awareness of Tourette syndrome, motivated by her brother Christian's diagnosis with the condition; in 2005, she invested $1.9 million in producing the film A Battle for Justice to educate the public about its challenges. She has attended fundraisers, including the Tourette Syndrome Association gala in the mid-2000s. Her advocacy extends to , driven by relatives affected by the disorder, including a cousin diagnosed at age 18; in May 2005, she endorsed an "" to promote public understanding of the condition, which impacts treatment access and stigma reduction for approximately 2.7 million Americans. In July 2022, Campbell collaborated with the American Red Cross on the "A Bloody Nightmare" campaign, a horror-themed public service announcement leveraging her Scream association to urge blood donations amid seasonal shortages, emphasizing that only 3% of eligible donors contribute despite life-saving needs. She co-hosted a virtual Q&A with Scream castmates and in November 2020 to benefit the National Foundation, raising funds through fan engagement during the . Campbell has supported post-9/11 relief efforts by attending Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund galas, including in 2019 and September 2024, honoring victims and aiding families through the organization's annual remembrance events. Environmentally, she narrated the 2010 documentary Dirty Oil, critiquing the ecological devastation from tar sands extraction, described as the largest industrial project on , to highlight and habitat loss.

Expressed political views and criticisms thereof

In a , Neve Campbell identified herself as a socialist, contrasting her views with those of her House of Cards co-star , who avoided endorsing presidential candidates. She expressed dismay at the state of U.S. politics during the cycle, stating that "everything about politics makes me proud to be Canadian." Campbell has publicly opposed Donald Trump's 2016 presidential candidacy, describing a potential Trump presidency as her "biggest fear" and indicating she would relocate from the back to if he won. Her comments echoed sentiments from other Hollywood figures who threatened in response to Trump's campaign, a position that drew general criticism from conservative commentators for exemplifying perceived coastal elite disconnect from broader American voters, though Campbell herself faced no prominent targeted backlash. Beyond these statements, Campbell has not publicly endorsed specific political candidates or elaborated extensively on policy positions in available records. Her expressed views align with left-leaning perspectives common in the entertainment industry, where uniformity on topics like and opposition to Trump has been noted by critics as reflective of limited ideological diversity, potentially influenced by institutional pressures rather than broad empirical debate. No major controversies or sustained criticisms directly targeting her political expressions have been documented.

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