| Full Name |
Nicole Houston Reed |
| Date of Birth |
17 May 1988 |
| Place of Birth |
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
American |
| Ethnicity |
Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, English |
| Occupation |
Actress, Screenwriter, Producer |
| Years Active |
2003–present |
| Height |
5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
| Hair Color |
Brown |
| Eye Color |
Brown |
| Spouse / Partner |
Ian Somerhalder (m. 2015) |
| Children |
2 – Bodhi Soleil Reed Somerhalder (b. 2017), Daughter (b. 2022) |
| Parents |
Mother: Cheryl Houston; Father: Seth Reed |
| Siblings |
1 – Older brother (name not widely publicized) |
| Education |
Homeschooled; studied acting from a young age |
| Notable Work |
Thirteen (2003), Twilight Saga series (2008–2012), Deadgirl (2008), Palo Alto (2013) |
| Awards / Recognition |
Won Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance (Thirteen, 2003) |
| Other Ventures |
Screenwriting (Thirteen co-writer), Producing |
| Hobbies / Interests |
Writing, Advocacy, Animal Rights, Yoga |
| Residences |
Los Angeles, California |
| Signature Style |
Natural, edgy, often embraces minimalist fashion with bohemian influences |
| Trivia |
Discovered at age 13 for Thirteen, co-wrote the film at age 14; married fellow actor Ian Somerhalder; active in environmental and animal welfare causes |
