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ON THE SMALL SCREEN
Tara Reid and Steve Burton.Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage
02of 19AMERICAN DREAMThomas Ian Nicholas and Tara Reid inAmerican Pie.Vivian Zink/Universal/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockReid, who first began acting at 6 years old, became a household name in Hollywood following her turn in 1999’sAmerican Pieand its subsequent sequels: 2001’sAmerican Pie 2and 2012’sAmerican Reunion.“In myAmerican Piedays, everyone was kissing my butt. I didn’t realize how good I had it,“the actress told PEOPLE in 2008.“But the second things go down, no one cares. See who visits you in the hospital when you’re sick. I’ve become more humble.”
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AMERICAN DREAM
Thomas Ian Nicholas and Tara Reid inAmerican Pie.Vivian Zink/Universal/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock
Reid, who first began acting at 6 years old, became a household name in Hollywood following her turn in 1999’sAmerican Pieand its subsequent sequels: 2001’sAmerican Pie 2and 2012’sAmerican Reunion.
“In myAmerican Piedays, everyone was kissing my butt. I didn’t realize how good I had it,“the actress told PEOPLE in 2008.
“But the second things go down, no one cares. See who visits you in the hospital when you’re sick. I’ve become more humble.”
03of 19BE OUR GUESTScrubscast.NBCU Photo BankFrom 2003 to 2005, Reid held a recurring role inScrubs, on which she played J.D.’s (Zach Braff) love interest.
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BE OUR GUEST
Scrubscast.NBCU Photo Bank
From 2003 to 2005, Reid held a recurring role inScrubs, on which she played J.D.’s (Zach Braff) love interest.
04of 19PARTY ROCKTara Reid.J.Tregidgo/WireImageAs she began rising up the ranks in Hollywood, Reid — who would go on to host her own (albeit short-lived) travel show,Taradise, in 2005 — was branded as a party girl.“I was the first one,“she toldTIMEin 2014 of her partying days. “I was before Paris Hilton, before Lindsay Lohan. I’m the oldest one, and I started selling magazines. They still want to make methat.“She added: “The magazines aren’t even letting me grow up, and that’s what’s hurting me with the character roles. They need to let me be the woman I am now, not the girl. There’s a big difference.”
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PARTY ROCK
Tara Reid.J.Tregidgo/WireImage
As she began rising up the ranks in Hollywood, Reid — who would go on to host her own (albeit short-lived) travel show,Taradise, in 2005 — was branded as a party girl.
“I was the first one,“she toldTIMEin 2014 of her partying days. “I was before Paris Hilton, before Lindsay Lohan. I’m the oldest one, and I started selling magazines. They still want to make methat.”
She added: “The magazines aren’t even letting me grow up, and that’s what’s hurting me with the character roles. They need to let me be the woman I am now, not the girl. There’s a big difference.”
05of 19OVEREXPOSEDTara Reid.DMIPhoto/FilmMagicTalk about a wardrobe malfunction: At Diddy’s birthday party in 2004, Reid inadvertently flashed more than a smile when the strap of her dress slipped off on the red carpet. “I just can’t get a break,” she told PEOPLE. “It’s like people expect this to happen to me.”
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OVEREXPOSED
Tara Reid.DMIPhoto/FilmMagic
Talk about a wardrobe malfunction: At Diddy’s birthday party in 2004, Reid inadvertently flashed more than a smile when the strap of her dress slipped off on the red carpet. “I just can’t get a break,” she told PEOPLE. “It’s like people expect this to happen to me.”
06of 19CAMERA-READYTara Reid.AFF-USAReid has always been a natural in front of the camera — a statement her mom is quick to echo. As a kid, Reid “was always hamming it up,“said her mom, Donna.
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CAMERA-READY
Tara Reid.AFF-USA
Reid has always been a natural in front of the camera — a statement her mom is quick to echo. As a kid, Reid “was always hamming it up,“said her mom, Donna.
07of 19BIG PLANSTara Reid.Derek Storm/Splash News Online"It would be the ultimate dream for me to win an Academy Award, be in love and have kids,” Reid told theNew York Postin 2005 of her future plans.“Then I would say, ‘Life is great! I have done everything I wanted.’ I keep trying to get closer to that.”
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BIG PLANS
Tara Reid.Derek Storm/Splash News Online
“It would be the ultimate dream for me to win an Academy Award, be in love and have kids,” Reid told theNew York Postin 2005 of her future plans.
“Then I would say, ‘Life is great! I have done everything I wanted.’ I keep trying to get closer to that.”
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MOVING ON
Tara Reid.Ethan Miller/Getty
After unflattering bikini shots of her surfaced in 2008, Reid faced a barrage of Internet attacks aimed at her post-surgery figure.
“I’ve been a media target for years now,” the actress shared. “It does hurt my feelings, but what can I do? I have to move on.”
09of 19SEEKING HELPTara Reid.Michael Kovac/FilmMagicIn December 2008,Reid made the decision to enter rehabwith the intention of changing her life for the better and mending “strained” relationships with friends and family members.“Tara has a problem with alcohol. It’s been at the root of much discomfort between herself and her family and friends,” a source close to the star told PEOPLE at the time. “She finally made the decision to do something positive for herself and her loved ones.”
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SEEKING HELP
Tara Reid.Michael Kovac/FilmMagic
In December 2008,Reid made the decision to enter rehabwith the intention of changing her life for the better and mending “strained” relationships with friends and family members.
“Tara has a problem with alcohol. It’s been at the root of much discomfort between herself and her family and friends,” a source close to the star told PEOPLE at the time. “She finally made the decision to do something positive for herself and her loved ones.”
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FIRING BACK
Tara Reid.Courtesy Tara Reid
11of 19SCREEN TEAMTara Reid and Ian Ziering inSharknado 2.Tyler Golden/Syfy/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyWhile Reid stayed busy through the years with small acting roles and event appearances, theAmerican Piestar experienced a career resurgence with 2013’s surprise hit,Sharknado,a SyFy original moviethat would lead to four sequels in the coming years.“I think people are saying, ‘This girl has lasting power. She’s been in this business since she was 6 years old,’ " Reid toldTIME. “I’ve done over 45 movies. Regardless if they’re A movies, B movies, C movies, D movies. I always stay working. I love what I do.”
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SCREEN TEAM
Tara Reid and Ian Ziering inSharknado 2.Tyler Golden/Syfy/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty
While Reid stayed busy through the years with small acting roles and event appearances, theAmerican Piestar experienced a career resurgence with 2013’s surprise hit,Sharknado,a SyFy original moviethat would lead to four sequels in the coming years.
“I think people are saying, ‘This girl has lasting power. She’s been in this business since she was 6 years old,’ " Reid toldTIME. “I’ve done over 45 movies. Regardless if they’re A movies, B movies, C movies, D movies. I always stay working. I love what I do.”
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REAL TALK
In 2016, Reid and Dean May signed up to star onMarriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars— but their turn didn’t last long after the show’s counselorsfound out the two weren’t actually in a romantic relationship. The actress confirmed their dynamic in a candid interview with a producer.
“Part of the reason we did the show is because [May] owes money and taxes and he could use the money and he wouldn’t mind the fame … so I wanted to do the show for him,” Reid revealed.
13of 19DRESSING UPTara Reid.Paul Archuleta/FilmMagicDressed in Grecian-inspired lingerie, Reid couldn’t help but smile while attendingMaxim’s annual Halloween party in 2016.
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DRESSING UP
Tara Reid.Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic
Dressed in Grecian-inspired lingerie, Reid couldn’t help but smile while attendingMaxim’s annual Halloween party in 2016.
14of 19SPEAKING OUTTara Reid.Leon Bennett/WireImageIn an interview with E! News, Reid opened up about dealing with plenty of body shaming during her years in the spotlight. “I’ve definitely felt bullying in my life. With media or press or just different things in my life,” she said.“People always say I don’t eat. I eat all the time. They call me scary skinny. You’re my friend; everyone knows I eat more than anyone. I’m just a thin girl.““Bullying is such a big deal these days and it’s something I very much personalized with,” shared Reid, who stars inWorthless, a film about the hazards of bullying. “In my life, I’ve had a lot of bullying and I know what that feels like and how much it hurt.”
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SPEAKING OUT
Tara Reid.Leon Bennett/WireImage
In an interview with E! News, Reid opened up about dealing with plenty of body shaming during her years in the spotlight. “I’ve definitely felt bullying in my life. With media or press or just different things in my life,” she said.
“People always say I don’t eat. I eat all the time. They call me scary skinny. You’re my friend; everyone knows I eat more than anyone. I’m just a thin girl.”
“Bullying is such a big deal these days and it’s something I very much personalized with,” shared Reid, who stars inWorthless, a film about the hazards of bullying. “In my life, I’ve had a lot of bullying and I know what that feels like and how much it hurt.”
15of 19WIGGING OUTTara Reid.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagicThe 42-year-oldAmerican Pieactresshas a tendency to turn heads— this time wearing a long blonde wig to the Hollywood premiere ofValerian and The City of a Thousand Planetsin July 2017.
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WIGGING OUT
Tara Reid.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic
The 42-year-oldAmerican Pieactresshas a tendency to turn heads— this time wearing a long blonde wig to the Hollywood premiere ofValerian and The City of a Thousand Planetsin July 2017.
16of 19TRANSPARENTTara Reid.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesThe actressshowed off her figure in a see-through chainmail minidresson the red carpet at the Freedom United Foundation’s Art for a Cause event in July 2017. Her bra nowhere to be found, Reid instead wore tan pasties and a matching thong to cover up.
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TRANSPARENT
Tara Reid.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
The actressshowed off her figure in a see-through chainmail minidresson the red carpet at the Freedom United Foundation’s Art for a Cause event in July 2017. Her bra nowhere to be found, Reid instead wore tan pasties and a matching thong to cover up.
17of 19GOING OFFTara Reid.GC ImagesReid caused some concern during a live interview in August 2018 throughout which the actress appeared to slur her speech and squint heavily at the camera while promoting thesixth and final film of the franchise,The Last Sharknado.Though Reid appeared in relatively good spirits throughout the interview, smiling in her black sequined top, theTaradisestar stumbled over her words, speaking in slow, drawn-out sentences, causing fans on Twitter to question whether she was okay.
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GOING OFF
Tara Reid.GC Images
Reid caused some concern during a live interview in August 2018 throughout which the actress appeared to slur her speech and squint heavily at the camera while promoting thesixth and final film of the franchise,The Last Sharknado.
Though Reid appeared in relatively good spirits throughout the interview, smiling in her black sequined top, theTaradisestar stumbled over her words, speaking in slow, drawn-out sentences, causing fans on Twitter to question whether she was okay.
18of 19SLURRED WORDSTara Reid.Today ExtraIn August, Reid caused concern among her fans when she appeared on Australian showToday Extrato promoteThe Last Sharknado. The actress stumbled over her words, spoke slowly, had slurred speech and trailed off.She told fans in a statementthat she was “in great spirits and health” a week later.
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SLURRED WORDS
Tara Reid.Today Extra
In August, Reid caused concern among her fans when she appeared on Australian showToday Extrato promoteThe Last Sharknado. The actress stumbled over her words, spoke slowly, had slurred speech and trailed off.
She told fans in a statementthat she was “in great spirits and health” a week later.
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CAUSING A DISTURBANCE
Tara Reid.Allen Berezovsky/Getty
Two months later, she was making headlines again when she was removed from a Delta flight forallegedly causing a “disturbance.”
Reid, 42, could be seen wearing a black coat, a red beanie and carrying her dog in one arm.
A rep for the actress did not have a comment.
source: people.com
