Biography
Who is Lynn Collins?
Early life and education
Viola Lynn Collins was born in Houston, Texas, on May 16, 1977. She spent parts of her childhood living in Singapore between the ages of four and ten. She also traveled to Japan for several summers during her youth.
The performer grew up in a Southern Baptist household. She has described herself as a spiritual person who has explored various religious faiths since her upbringing. Her interest in acting started during a Christmas pageant where she portrayed Mrs. Claus.
Career beginnings and stage work
The actor made her screen debut in 1999 on the television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She pursued stage work early in her career, performing in classic productions. She played Ophelia in Hamlet opposite Liev Schreiber and starred as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet.
Her film career included early appearances in Down with Love, 50 First Dates, and 13 Going on 30. She gained significant notice for her role as Portia in the 2004 film The Merchant of Venice. She performed alongside Al Pacino, Joseph Fiennes, and Jeremy Irons in that project.
Film and television success
Lynn Collins expanded her profile in 2008 by joining the cast of the HBO vampire series True Blood. She played Dawn Green, who was the girlfriend of Jason Stackhouse, during the show's first season.
In 2009, she appeared in the superhero film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. She played the character Kayla Silverfox, who served as the love interest for the main character portrayed by Hugh Jackman. She later secured a leading role as the Martian princess Dejah Thoris in the 2012 film John Carter.
Personal history
Lynn Collins married Steven Strait on December 23, 2007. The two had maintained a relationship for four years before their wedding. They separated in 2013.
She later married Matthew Boyle in November 2014. The couple divorced in 2016. They have one son together. In 2009, she appeared in the May issue of Allure magazine, where she posed for a nude photograph.
Birthday and age
Lynn Collins was born on May 16, 1977, which makes Lynn 49 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Lynn shares the date with 73 other famous people.
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