Liv Tyler is an American actress and former model, born on July 1, 1977, in New York City. She is the daughter of legendary Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and model Bebe Buell. Despite her father’s fame, Liv grew up without knowing that he was her biological father until she was 11 years old.
Tyler started modeling at the age of 14, and it wasn’t long before she made her acting debut in the 1994 comedy-drama film “
Silent Fall.” She went on to star in a string of successful films, including “
Empire Records,” “
That Thing You Do!,” and “
Armageddon.”
One of Tyler’s most memorable roles came in 2001 when she starred as Arwen Undómiel in the epic fantasy film trilogy “
The Lord of the Rings.” Her performance earned her critical acclaim and helped establish her as a leading actress in Hollywood.
In 2008, Tyler starred in the horror-thriller film “
The Strangers” alongside
Scott Speedman. The film, directed by
Bryan Bertino, tells the story of a young couple who are terrorized by three masked assailants in their remote vacation home. Tyler’s portrayal of Kristen McKay, a victim who must fight for survival against the brutal attackers, was praised by critics.
Throughout her career, Tyler has also had success on television. She played Meg Abbott in the critically acclaimed HBO drama series “
The Leftovers” from 2014 to 2017. She has also made guest appearances on shows like “
Archer” and “
Harlots.”
In addition to her acting career, Tyler has been a brand ambassador for Givenchy and has appeared in several high-profile fashion campaigns. She is also a dedicated humanitarian and serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme.
Tyler has two children from her previous marriage to musician Royston Langdon. She married British sports agent and musician Dave Gardner in 2015, and the couple welcomed their first child together in 2016.
With a career spanning over three decades, Liv Tyler has established herself as a versatile and talented actress. Her performance in “
The Strangers” demonstrated her ability to excel in dramatic and intense roles, and she continues to captivate audiences with her work in both film and television.
