Scarlett Hannah Hefner (née Byrne; born 6 October 1990)[1][2] is an English actress. She is best known for her roles as Slytherin student Pansy Parkinson in the Harry Potter series,[3][4][5][6] and as Nora Hildegard in The Vampire Diaries.
Scarlett Hefner | |
|---|---|
Byrne in 2013 | |
| Born | Scarlett Hannah Byrne 6 October 1990 Hammersmith, London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
Career
editByrne began her acting career in 2005 in the short film CryBaby,[5] before portraying Chloe Daniels in an episode of the British TV drama Doctors.[7]
In 2009, Byrne was cast in the role of Pansy Parkinson in the sixth film in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,[3][4][5][6] before reprising her role in the final two films of the series.[3][4][5][6] Following the end of the Harry Potter series, she played Brittany in Lake Placid: The Final Chapter,[8] as well as appearing in several short videos written by fellow Harry Potter actor Jessie Cave for her website Pindippy.[9]
During 2013, Byrne played the role of Sarah in the short film Lashes.[10] Byrne became a regular cast member for the fourth season of the sci-fi show Falling Skies.[3][4][11][5][12] She moved to Vancouver for the filming of Falling Skies. While she departs the series at the end of season 4, Byrne reprises the role in the penultimate episode of the series, "Reunion".[13]
In 2015, she joined The Vampire Diaries as witch-vampire hybrid, heretic, Nora Hildegard.[14][15] Byrne was a major recurring character in the seventh season of the series and appeared in twelve episodes of the season. The character was then killed off in the sixteenth episode along with her fiancé Mary-Louise.[16] She also had a guest appearance role in an episode of the MTV comedy series, Mary + Jane.[17]
In 2017, Byrne played the role of Lisa in the action-thriller film Skybound, alongside Gavin Stenhouse.[18] In February 2017, Byrne posed nude for Playboy magazine.[19]
In October 2018, she joined Evanna Lynch and her partner Keo Motsepe on the trios dance in week 4 on Dancing with the Stars.[20]
In 2019, Byrne portrayed Bronwyn, a witch in Morgan le Fey’s coven in Marvel’s Runaways.
Personal life
editIn August 2015, Byrne became engaged to Cooper Hefner.[21] On 4 November 2019, Byrne and Hefner announced that they had married.[22] On 24 August 2020, Byrne gave birth to their first daughter.[23] On 26 March 2022, she gave birth to twin daughters.[24]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | Pansy Parkinson | Supporting role |
| 2010 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 | Cameo appearance | |
| 2011 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 | Supporting role | |
| 2017 | Skybound | Lisa | Lead role |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Doctors | Chloe Daniels | Episode: "Kiss My Asp" |
| 2012 | Lake Placid: The Final Chapter | Brittany | Television film |
| 2014–2015 | Falling Skies | Alexis "Lexi" Glass-Mason | Main role (season 4); guest role (season 5) |
| 2015 | Sorority Murder | Jennifer Taylor | Television film |
| 2015–2016 | The Vampire Diaries | Nora Hildegard | 12 episodes |
| 2016 | Mary + Jane | Lacey | Episode: "Jenéeuary" |
| 2019 | Runaways | Bronwyn | 5 episodes |
Other work
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | CryBaby | N/A | Short film |
| 2011 | Pindippy | Various Characters | Web series by Jessie Cave |
| 2014 | Lashes | Sarah | Short film |
| 2018 | Dancing with the Stars | Herself / Audience | Season 27 Episode: Premier Week: Part 1 |
| Herself / Trio Partner: Evanna & Keo | Season 27 Episode: Week 4: Trio Night | ||
| 2019 | Stick and Poke | Maggie | Short film |
| Herself | Special thanks: The Blank Theater's Young Playwrights Festival Actor's Workshop Consultant |
References
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- ^ "Thank you for all my birthday messages & wishes yesterday! Feeling very loved & I cant wait to…". Twitter. 7 October 2016. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ^ a b c d Manila Bulletin (19 August 2014). "Reaching for the 'Skies'". HighBeam. Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 6 December 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017.(subscription required)
- ^ a b c d Andreeva, Nellie (30 October 2013). "TNT's 'Falling Skies' & 'Dallas' Add Regulars". Deadline. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ a b c d e Ng, Gwendolyn (14 August 2014). "No to Playboy, yes to romance". The Straits Times. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ a b c "Harry Potter's Pansy actress poses in Playboy shoot". Digital Spy. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ^ "Doctors > Season 10 > Episode 92 > Kiss My Asp". TV.com. Archived from the original on 12 November 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ "Lake Placid: The Final Chapter". Netflix. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ "Everyone!!!! Check out the new @pindippycave videos!! www.pindippy.com/superheroes lots of love!! X". Twitter. 18 November 2011. Archived from the original on 9 July 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ "Lashes - short film review". UK Film Review. 1 December 2015. Archived from the original on 6 December 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ "Falling Skies - Season 4 - Casting News - Scarlett Byrne added as Regular". SpoilerTV.
- ^ SILVERIO, BEN (4 November 2013). "'Harry Potter' Star, Scarlett Byrne, Joins 'Falling Skies' Season Four As Regular". ScienceFiction.com. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ^ Carabott, Chris (25 August 2015). "Falling Skies: "Reunion" Review". IGN. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ Roffman, Marisa (15 July 2015). "'The Vampire Diaries' Adds Three Villains for Season 7". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ MURPHY, SHAUNNA (16 October 2015). "'Vampire Diaries': Find Out What's Next For The Show's First LGBT Love Story". MTV News. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ Heimbrod, Mimi (2 April 2016). "'The Vampire Diaries' Season 7: Fans Unhappy With Three Character Deaths?". Design & Trend. Archived from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ Holmes, Adam (17 February 2017). "This 'Harry Potter' actress is posing in Playboy and the pictures are gorgeous". Business Insider. Archived from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ "'Skybound' is Campy, Entertaining Fun". 20 November 2017. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Harry Potter's Scarlett Byrne Poses Nude for Playboy — See the Sexy Shots". UsMagazine. 16 February 2017.
- ^ Thompson, Avery (9 October 2018). "Evanna Lynch: It Was 'A Great Privilege' To Dance To 'Harry Potter' Theme On 'DWTS'". Hollywood Life. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
- ^ "Hugh Hefner's Son, Cooper Hefner, Engaged to Actress Scarlett Byrne". People.com. 7 August 2015.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (4 November 2019). "Cooper Hefner Marries Girlfriend Scarlett Byrne". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ Leon, Anya; Juneau, Jen (25 August 2020). "Hugh Hefner's Son Cooper and Harry Potter Star Scarlett Byrne Welcome Daughter Betsy Rose". People. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ Howie, Michael (29 March 2022). "Harry Potter star Scarlett Byrne welcomes twin daughters with husband Cooper Hefner". Evening Standard. Retrieved 30 March 2022.