Amanda Seyfried Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Facts, Biography

June 2024 · 8 minute read
Amanda Seyfried Quick Info
Height5 ft 3 in
Weight58 kg
Date of BirthDecember 3, 1985
Zodiac SignSagittarius
SpouseThomas Sadoski

Amanda Michelle Seyfried is an American actress, model, voiceover artist, and singer. This Hollywood A-list actress broke into acting as a child actress before embarking on highly acclaimed supporting roles in blockbuster movies like Mean Girls (2004), Nine Lives (2005), and Alpha Dog (2006). The actress won the “Best Actress” award for Nine Lives at Locarno International Film Festival. Amanda’s major breakthrough came from the musical sensational movie Mamma Mia! (2008), where she played a dim-witted friend named Sophie Sheridan. She again reprised the same role in the sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again in 2018.

Seyfried played the lead role in Dear John (2010) opposite Channing Tatum, which was bombarded with mixed reviews. This sexy actress also appeared in the Oscar-nominated Les Misérables in 2012 and is also the board member of the NGO INARA, which looks after the refugee children. 

Born Name

Amanda Michelle Seyfried

Nick Name

Minge, Mandy, Anxiety Girl

Sun Sign

Sagittarius

Born Place

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Seyfried graduated in 2003 from William Allen High School, Allentown, Pennsylvania. She then joined Fordham University to complete her education but dropped out as she secured a role in Mean Girls.

Occupation

Actress, Singer, Songwriter, Model, Voiceover Artist

Family

Manager

Amanda Seyfried is signed with –

Build

Voluptuous

Height

5 ft 3 in or 160 cm

Weight

58 kg or 128 pounds

Boyfriend / Spouse

Amanda Seyfried has dated –

  • Micah Alberti (2002-2006) – Amanda dated Micah for 4 years. She first met him on the set of the TV series “All My Children”. Micah is her first serious boyfriend.
  • Emile Hirsch (2005) – The two dated in 2005 after meeting on the sets of the movie “Alpha Dog”.
  • Jesse Marchant (2006-2008) – Later Amanda dated Jesse, a Canadian singer. But, she was so impressed by meeting Dominic Cooper during the sets of the movie Mamma Mia! in 2008 that she left Jesse.
  • Dominic Cooper (2008-2010) – After meeting Cooper, she felt an intense effect on her career. She dated him from 2008 to May 2010. Then, they said that they are taking a break.
  • Alexander Skarsgård (2008) – In the year 2008, she was romantically involved with Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård.
  • Ryan Phillippe (2010-2011) – Amanda first met Ryan at a Halloween party thrown by Kate Hudson in October 2010. They started dating from that time up to May 2011.
  • Andrew Joblon (2011) – This American businessman had dated briefly with Seyfried. They started dating in August 2011 but were soon separated.
  • James Franco (2012) – In 2012, James Franco and Amanda shot the biographical drama film Lovelace (2013) together. It was reported that the actors have taken their on-screen relationship to off-screen as well. However, later this proved to be a RUMOR.
  • Josh Hartnett (January 2012 – June 2012) – American actor had dated for a short time in 2012.
  • Desmond Harrington (2012-2013) – American actor, Desmond started dating Amanda in July 2012. Desmond, who is 9 years older than her separated in April 2013.
  • Ben Barnes (2013) – English actor, Ben Barnes dated Amanda briefly from May to July 2013.
  • Justin Long (2013-2015) – Amanda started dating relationship with actor Justin Long in October 2013, which continued for two years until September 2015, which is when they called it quits. They had initially met through Instagram in 2013.
  • Thomas Sadoski (2016-Present) – In February 2016, Amanda started dating actor Thomas Sadoski. On September 12, 2016, the couple’s engagement was announced. In March 2017, they got married in a private ceremony and she also gave birth to the couple’s first child, a daughter named Nina Sadoski Seyfried, on March 24, 2017. In September 2020, the couple gave birth to their second child, a son named Tommy.
  • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    Amanda has German ancestry with partial amounts of Swiss-German, English, Scottish, Welsh, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish lineage.

    Hair Color

    Blonde

    Eye Color

    Green

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Brand Endorsements

    Cle de Peau Beaute, Movado, Esquire

    She has appeared in print ads for Limited Too.

    Religion

    Christianity

    Best Known For

    Her roles in movies like Nine Lives (2005), Mamma Mia! (2008), Jennifer’s Body (2009), Dear John (2010). Also, her role as Sarah Henrickson in the TV series Big Love (2006-2011).

    First Album

    “Mamma Mia! The Movie Soundtrack” is the soundtrack album of the 2008 musical film Mamma Mia! The CD contains 17 tracks out of which 8 songs have been sung /contributed by Amanda Seyfried.

    First Film

    2004 teen comedy film Mean Girls for her role as Karen Smith. She won the “MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team”, shared with Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, and Lacey Chabert.

    First TV Show

    American TV soap opera As the World Turns for her role as “Lucinda Marie “Lucy” Montgomery #2″. She acted in 27 episodes from 1991 to 2001. However, this show ran for 54 years on TV.

    Personal Trainer

    Harley Pasternak is the celebrity trainer with whom the Hollywood hottie Amanda Seyfried is working. Harley has also worked with Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Megan Fox, Milla Jovovich, Kanye West, and others.

    Amanda follows Pasternak’s 5-Factor program. Amanda is made to go through various phases.

    Phase 1 – Do 5 minutes of Cardio Warmup

    Phase 2 – Do another 5 minutes of “Dumbbell Bent Over Rows” which aims at building upper strength. Pick the weights according to your body limits.

    Phase 3 – Do 5 minutes of Reverse lunges to strengthen the lower body.

    Phase 4 – To build core strength, do 5 minutes of Double Crunch.

    Phase 5 – Now burn your fat with fat-burning cardio work. Do it for at least 5 minutes.

    See her workout routine and diet plan.

    Amanda Seyfried Favorite Things

    Amanda Seyfried Facts

  • Amanda’s last name is pronounced as Sigh-Fred.
  • Amanda Seyfried started her career as a child model when she was 11.
  • Amanda suffers from anxiety and panic attacks.
  • She has worked as a waitress before.
  • She left her college after winning a role in the movie Mean Girls.
  • She has an Australian shepherd pet dog – Finn.
  • In 2003, Seyfried auditioned for the role of Regina George in the movie “Mean Girls” but that role was offered to Rachel McAdams.
  • Her older sister, Jennifer Seyfried is a musician in the Philadelphia organ-driven rock band – Love City.
  • She brought to life the character of Cosette, the illegitimate daughter of Fantine who is kept by the Thénardiers until Valjean buys her from them, in the 2012 epic historical period musical film, Les Misérables.
  • As a voice actress, she made her theatrical film debut by proving vocals to the character of Mary Katherine “M.K.” Bomba, Professor Bomba’s 17-year-old daughter, in the 2013 3D computer-animated action-adventure film, Epic.
  • In the year 2008, she made her TV show debut as a voiceover artist by voicing the character of Amy in an episode titled Escape from Pearl Bailey of the animated show, American Dad!.
  • In 2011, she was ranked #1 in the People magazine’s list of “25 Beauties (and Hotties) at 25”.
  • Amanda likes dancing, singing, painting, and playing tennis.
  • She prefers lipstick over lip gloss.
  • Amanda likes to collect taxidermy (the animal’s body).
  • She also likes to collect jeans, no matter how expensive they are.
  • She is also a trained classical singer.
  • In 2020, she played the role of Susanna in the psychological horror film, You Should Have Left.
  • She has been good friends with actress Jennifer Carpenter.
  • She was first offered the role of Gamora in the Guardians of the Galaxy which she turned down. Olivia Wilde was also offered this role. It was later played by Zoe Saldana.
  • Amanda’s first-ever magazine cover shoot was in 2003 for Entertainment Weekly’s September 2003 issue. However, she wasn’t the highlighted star on the cover. In fact, it was Clay Aiken. Amanda was one of the screaming female fans visible on Clay’s Aviator sunglasses.
  • In October 2021, during an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Amanda revealed that she was tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2021. Amanda also revealed that she had received the COVID-19 vaccine shot just 2 days before she got sick.
  • In September 2022, Amanda won the Emmy Award for “Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie” for her portrayal of Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout.
  • During the 2023 Golden Globes, Amanda won the award for “Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film” for her work in The Dropout.
  • In January 2023, she won the 2023 Critics Choice Award for “Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television” for her role as Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout.
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