Analeigh Tipton
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Analeigh Christian Tipton (born November 9, 1988) is an American figure skater, actress, and fashion model, most noted for placing third on Cycle 11
of America's Next Top Model
and for starring in the 2011 film Crazy, Stupid, Love.
. When Tipton was 8, her family relocated to Sacramento, California
, where she later attended St. Francis High School and the New York Film Academy's Film School program at Universal Studios, Los Angeles. She studied film at Marymount College
in Palos Verdes, California. Tipton was also a supporter of the Invisible Children. She participated in the Global Night Commute in the Cesar Chavez park.
Prior to America's Next Top Model
, Tipton was signed to I Model & Talent in Los Angeles and walked in Los Angeles Fashion Week
Fall 2008 for designer, Kelly Nishimoto for her Fall 2008 collection, Imasu.
Tipton began skating at the age of two and a half, and competed in four U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships. Later, she and her pair partner, Phillip Cooke, became two-time regional champions, and competed at the U.S. Junior Figure Skating Championships twice on the Juvenile level. She retired from competitive skating at 16 but continued to skate in charity ice shows for AIDS foundations and to rebuild a rink damaged in a fire.
of America's Next Top Model
in 2008. She was recruited through Myspace and was asked to audition in Los Angeles. At the beginning of the show, Tipton revealed that she once encountered sex traffickers posing as modeling agents. She was then sold to a Saudi Arabian prince but managed to get out of the situation before the deal was finalized. After landing in the bottom 2 in the episode "You're Beautiful, Now Change" for not using her ice-skating moves to her advantage, she rebounded and appeared in the top three for seven consecutive weeks. Tipton was called first twice, one for the first CoverGirl commercial, which Tyra Banks
deemed "the best CoverGirl commercial in the history of America's Next Top Model." She also won the go-sees challenge, by booking all three of her go-sees she went to and getting back on time. In a challenge won by Elina Ivanova, Ivanova shared her prize with Marjorie Conrad and Tipton; they appeared alongside each other in the December 2008/January 2009 issue of Seventeen
magazine. She was subsequently eliminated in the finale after forgetting her lines in the second CoverGirl commercial, which left Samantha Potter
and McKey Sullivan
to walk in the finale runway show.
Tipton signed with Ford Models
in Los Angeles and Abrams Artists Agency, in both the commercial and theatrical divisions. Additionally, she appeared on Spain's Marie Clare, Seventeen magazine's December 2008-January 2009 edition, and a several page spread in Maxim
. She has also done catalog work for Forever 21
, Guess, Three Dots and featured in the CampusGirls USA 'Girls of Pac 10 Conference' calendar which is published by her cousin and raises money for breast cancer.
In 2010, Tipton modeled Geren Ford's pre-fall 2010 collection. For Los Angeles Fashion Week
she walked for Skingraft and David Alexander for the S/S 2010 season. Tipton's other runway credits include Mercedes Benz Fall Fashion Show, Ticket Fashion Show, Nick Verreos
Line, Guess?, and America's Next Top Model obsessed fashion show.
appeared as guest stars on the television series The Big Bang Theory
, in the episode "The Panty Piñata Polarization." She made her film debut in The Green Hornet
, where she acted alongside Cameron Diaz
and Seth Rogen
, which was released on January 14, 2011. Tipton also played a babysitter who has a crush on Steve Carell
's character in Crazy, Stupid, Love., alongside Julianne Moore
, Marisa Tomei
, Emma Stone, and Ryan Gosling
. Her role in Crazy, Stupid, Love. garnered some praise from the critics, as she was called a "face to watch" by The New York Times
, and was featured in Nylon
, Details
, Teen Vogue
and Interview
.
Tipton, who is studying film, is also the head supervisor for an upcoming film called Stealing Second.
She was cast in the third season of HBO's TV comedy Hung
, portraying Sandee, a young gigolo's scheming fiancee.
Tipton will star in the zombie-apocalyptic horror film Warm Bodies; directed by Jonathan Levine
. Tipton is set to star along actors Dave Franco
, Teresa Palmer
and John Malkovich
. Tipton will play Palmer’s character's best friend.
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 11
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 11 is the eleventh cycle of the reality series America's Next Top Model created by supermodel and television personality Tyra Banks. This was the fifth season to be aired on The CW network...
of America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
and for starring in the 2011 film Crazy, Stupid, Love.
1988-2007: Early life and figure skating
Analeigh Tipton was born on November 9, 1988 in Minneapolis, MinnesotaMinneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
. When Tipton was 8, her family relocated to Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
, where she later attended St. Francis High School and the New York Film Academy's Film School program at Universal Studios, Los Angeles. She studied film at Marymount College
Marymount College, Palos Verdes
Marymount College, Palos Verdes is an independent, Catholic, coeducational and residential college that offers a liberal arts program that leads to associate degrees and bachelor's degrees...
in Palos Verdes, California. Tipton was also a supporter of the Invisible Children. She participated in the Global Night Commute in the Cesar Chavez park.
Prior to America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
, Tipton was signed to I Model & Talent in Los Angeles and walked in Los Angeles Fashion Week
Los Angeles Fashion Week
Los Angeles Fashion Week takes place each March and October in locations throughout the Los Angeles area.-History:...
Fall 2008 for designer, Kelly Nishimoto for her Fall 2008 collection, Imasu.
Tipton began skating at the age of two and a half, and competed in four U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships. Later, she and her pair partner, Phillip Cooke, became two-time regional champions, and competed at the U.S. Junior Figure Skating Championships twice on the Juvenile level. She retired from competitive skating at 16 but continued to skate in charity ice shows for AIDS foundations and to rebuild a rink damaged in a fire.
2008-2010: America's Next Top Model and modeling career
Tipton placed third on Cycle 11America's Next Top Model, Cycle 11
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 11 is the eleventh cycle of the reality series America's Next Top Model created by supermodel and television personality Tyra Banks. This was the fifth season to be aired on The CW network...
of America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
in 2008. She was recruited through Myspace and was asked to audition in Los Angeles. At the beginning of the show, Tipton revealed that she once encountered sex traffickers posing as modeling agents. She was then sold to a Saudi Arabian prince but managed to get out of the situation before the deal was finalized. After landing in the bottom 2 in the episode "You're Beautiful, Now Change" for not using her ice-skating moves to her advantage, she rebounded and appeared in the top three for seven consecutive weeks. Tipton was called first twice, one for the first CoverGirl commercial, which Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks
Tyra Lynne Banks is an American model, media personality, actress, occasional singer, author and businesswoman. She first became famous as a model, but television appearances were her commercial breakthrough...
deemed "the best CoverGirl commercial in the history of America's Next Top Model." She also won the go-sees challenge, by booking all three of her go-sees she went to and getting back on time. In a challenge won by Elina Ivanova, Ivanova shared her prize with Marjorie Conrad and Tipton; they appeared alongside each other in the December 2008/January 2009 issue of Seventeen
Seventeen (magazine)
Seventeen is an American magazine for teenagers. It was first published in September 1944 by Walter Annenberg's Triangle Publications. News Corporation bought Triangle in 1988, and sold Seventeen to K-III Communications in 1991. Primedia sold the magazine to Hearst in 2003. It is still in the...
magazine. She was subsequently eliminated in the finale after forgetting her lines in the second CoverGirl commercial, which left Samantha Potter
Samantha Potter
Samantha Tamara Potter is an American fashion model, most notable as the runner-up of the eleventh cycle of America's Next Top Model.-Early years:Potter resides in Woodland Hills, California...
and McKey Sullivan
McKey Sullivan
Brittany "McKey" Sullivan is an American fashion model most notable as the winner of the eleventh cycle of America's Next Top Model.-Early life:...
to walk in the finale runway show.
Tipton signed with Ford Models
Ford Models
The Ford Modeling Agency, or as it is known today Ford Models, is a modeling agency in New York City. It was established in 1946 by Eileen and the late Gerard W. Ford.-Company:...
in Los Angeles and Abrams Artists Agency, in both the commercial and theatrical divisions. Additionally, she appeared on Spain's Marie Clare, Seventeen magazine's December 2008-January 2009 edition, and a several page spread in Maxim
Maxim (magazine)
Maxim is an international men's magazine based in the United Kingdom and known for its pictorials featuring popular actresses, singers, and female models, sometimes pictured dressed, often pictured scantily dressed but not fully nude....
. She has also done catalog work for Forever 21
Forever 21
Forever 21 is an American chain of clothing retailers with branches in major cities in The United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East that offers fashion and accessories for young women and men....
, Guess, Three Dots and featured in the CampusGirls USA 'Girls of Pac 10 Conference' calendar which is published by her cousin and raises money for breast cancer.
In 2010, Tipton modeled Geren Ford's pre-fall 2010 collection. For Los Angeles Fashion Week
Los Angeles Fashion Week
Los Angeles Fashion Week takes place each March and October in locations throughout the Los Angeles area.-History:...
she walked for Skingraft and David Alexander for the S/S 2010 season. Tipton's other runway credits include Mercedes Benz Fall Fashion Show, Ticket Fashion Show, Nick Verreos
Nick Verreos
Nick Verreos is an American fashion designer and contestant on the second season of the reality television program Project Runway.-Early life and education:...
Line, Guess?, and America's Next Top Model obsessed fashion show.
2010-present: Acting career
Tipton and Samantha PotterSamantha Potter
Samantha Tamara Potter is an American fashion model, most notable as the runner-up of the eleventh cycle of America's Next Top Model.-Early years:Potter resides in Woodland Hills, California...
appeared as guest stars on the television series The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory is an American sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, both of whom serve as executive producers on the show, along with Steven Molaro. All three also serve as head writers...
, in the episode "The Panty Piñata Polarization." She made her film debut in The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet (2011 film)
The Green Hornet is a 2011 American superhero action-comedy film based on the character of the same name that had originated in a 1930s radio program and has appeared in movie serials, a television series, comic books, and other media...
, where she acted alongside Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Michelle Diaz is an American actress and former model. She became famous during the 1990s with roles in the movies The Mask, My Best Friend's Wedding, and There's Something About Mary. Other high-profile credits include the two Charlie's Angels films, voicing the character Princess Fiona...
and Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen is a Canadian stand-up comedian, actor, producer, screenwriter, and voice artist. Rogen began his career doing stand-up comedy during his teen years, winning the Vancouver Amateur Comedy Contest in 1998. While still living in his native Vancouver, he landed a small part in Freaks and...
, which was released on January 14, 2011. Tipton also played a babysitter who has a crush on Steve Carell
Steve Carell
Steven John "Steve" Carell is an American comedian, actor, voice artist, producer, writer, and director. Although Carell is notable for his role on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, he found greater fame in the late 2000s for playing Michael Scott on The Office...
's character in Crazy, Stupid, Love., alongside Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore is an American actress and a children's book author. Throughout her career, she has been nominated for four Oscars, six Golden Globes, three BAFTAs and nine Screen Actors Guild Awards....
, Marisa Tomei
Marisa Tomei
Marisa Tomei is an American stage, film and television actress. Following her work on As The World Turns, Tomei came to prominence as a supporting cast member on The Cosby Show spinoff A Different World in 1987...
, Emma Stone, and Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling
Ryan Thomas Gosling is a Canadian actor and musician. He first came to public attention as a child star on the Disney Channel's Mickey Mouse Club and went on to appear in other family entertainment programmes including Are You Afraid of the Dark? , Goosebumps , Breaker High and Young Hercules...
. Her role in Crazy, Stupid, Love. garnered some praise from the critics, as she was called a "face to watch" by The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
, and was featured in Nylon
Nylon (magazine)
Nylon is an American magazine that focuses on pop culture and fashion. Its coverage includes art, beauty, music, design, celebrities, technology and travel...
, Details
Details (magazine)
Details is an American monthly men's magazine published by Condé Nast Publications, founded in 1982. Though primarily a magazine devoted to fashion and lifestyle, Details also features reports on relevant social and political issues.-History:...
, Teen Vogue
Teen Vogue
Teen Vogue magazine began as a version of Vogue magazine for teenage girls. This US magazine focuses on fashion and celebrities and offers information about the latest entertainment and feature stories on current issues and events.- Description :...
and Interview
Interview (magazine)
Interview is an American magazine which has the nickname The Crystal Ball Of Pop. It was founded in late 1969 by artist Andy Warhol. The magazine features intimate conversations between some of the world's biggest celebrities, artists, musicians, and creative thinkers...
.
Tipton, who is studying film, is also the head supervisor for an upcoming film called Stealing Second.
She was cast in the third season of HBO's TV comedy Hung
Hung
Hung can refer to:People:* Hùng Vương, a king of Vietnam* Hung Hei-Gun, founder of the martial art Hung Gar Kung Fu* Hung Shing, Chinese government official during the Tang dynasty...
, portraying Sandee, a young gigolo's scheming fiancee.
Tipton will star in the zombie-apocalyptic horror film Warm Bodies; directed by Jonathan Levine
Jonathan Levine
Jonathan A. Levine is an American film director and screenwriter.-Biography:Levine won the Audience Award at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival for his film The Wackness. In January 2010, it was announced that he will direct a project entitled Warm Bodies...
. Tipton is set to star along actors Dave Franco
Dave Franco
David John "Dave" Franco is an American television and film actor who played the role of Cole Aaronson for season nine of Scrubs.-Personal life:...
, Teresa Palmer
Teresa Palmer
Teresa Palmer is an Australian actress. She made her film debut in the suicide drama 2:37. Palmer was seen in The Grudge 2 in 2006, in December Boys, alongside Daniel Radcliffe, and in the 2008 children's fantasy Bedtime Stories, with Adam Sandler...
and John Malkovich
John Malkovich
John Gavin Malkovich is an American actor, producer, director and fashion designer with his label Technobohemian. Over the last 25 years of his career, Malkovich has appeared in more than 70 motion pictures. For his roles in Places in the Heart and In the Line of Fire, he received Academy Award...
. Tipton will play Palmer’s character's best friend.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ana Lee | Film debut | |
| 2011 | Stealing Second | Liz | |
| 2011 | Crazy, Stupid, Love Crazy, Stupid, Love Crazy, Stupid, Love. is a 2011 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, written by Dan Fogelman, and starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei, Analeigh Tipton, and Kevin Bacon... |
Jessica | |
| 2011 | Damsels in Distress | Lily | Lead role |
| 2012 | Warm Bodies | TBA |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | America's Next Top Model America's Next Top Model America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry.... |
Herself | 3rd place 13 Episodes |
| The Tyra Banks Show The Tyra Banks Show The Tyra Banks Show, also known as and shortened to Tyra or The Tyra Show, is an American talk show hosted by Tyra Banks. The last new episode aired on Friday, May 28, 2010.-2005-2009: Syndication:... |
Herself | Episode: Top Model Toga Party | |
| The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory is an American sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, both of whom serve as executive producers on the show, along with Steven Molaro. All three also serve as head writers... |
Analeigh | Episode: The Panty Pinata Polarization | |
| 2011 | Hung Hung (TV series) Hung is a comedy-drama series, which premiered on HBO on June 28, 2009. The series was created by Dmitry Lipkin and Colette Burson and stars Thomas Jane as Ray Drecker, a struggling suburban Detroit high school baseball coach who resorts to male prostitution. The second season premiered on June 27,... |
Sandee | HBO comedy. Set to play Stephen Amell's fiance in season 3. |