| Bethany Joy Lenz Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 2, 1981 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
Bethany Joy Lenz is an American actress, singer-songwriter and filmmaker. She is best known for portraying the character of Haley James Scott on The WB/CW television drama One Tree Hill. She has also been one half of the folk musical duo, Everly. Some of her singles include God has a Plan for My Life, All Along, Something Familiar, I Want Something That I Want, How About You, and many more.
Born Name
Bethany Joy Lenz
Nick Name
Joie
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Hollywood, Florida, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Bethany attended the Eastern Christian High School and graduated in 1999. She later trained at the Dallas Young Actors Studio in Dallas, Texas.
Occupation
Actress, Singer, Songwriter, Screenwriter, Jewelry Designer
Family
- Father – Robert George Lenz (History Teacher, Therapist)
- Mother – Catharine Malcolm Holt Shepard (Personnel Manager, Entrepreneur)
- Siblings – None
- Others – Candace (Step-Sister), Sam (Step-Brother)
Manager
Bethany is represented by The Gersh Agency, Inc.
Genre
Folk Rock, Acoustic, Bluegrass, Pop Rock, Holiday, Pop
Instruments
Guitar, Vocals
Labels
- Epic Records
- Hilasterion Records
- Victrola Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 3 in or 160 cm
Weight
58 kg or 128 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Bethany has dated –
- Michael Galeotti (2005-2012) – Bethany first met Michael Galeotti in December 2005. The couple dated for almost 30 days and tied the knot on December 31, 2005. Their first child together, a girl named Maria Rose Galeotti was born in February 2011. They, however, separated 6 years later in 2012. Bethany announced their separation by writing a heartfelt post where she also revealed that she and Michael will remain friendly and dedicated to raising their beautiful daughter.
- Josh Kelly – She later started dating actor Josh Kelly. However, the couple broke up after some time.
- Wes Ramsey (2012-2017) – Bethany began dating American actor Wes Ramsey in December 2012. After dating for almost 4 years, they parted ways in May 2017.
Race / Ethnicity
White
She has German ancestry.
Hair Color
Light Brown (Natural)
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Beauty mark above her lips
Brand Endorsements
Bethany has done endorsement work for brands like –
- Swan’s Crossings dolls
- Dr. Pepper
- Eggo
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
- Playing Haley James Scott on The WB/CW television drama, One Tree Hill (2003-2012)
- Being a member of a former American folk musical duo, Everly
First Album
Bethany released her first studio album, Preincarnate in 2002.
First Film
She made her theatrical film debut in I Love You, I Love You Not in 1996 but her role was uncredited.
She made her credited theatrical film debut as Linda Halleck in the American horror film Thinner in 1996.
First TV Show
She made her first TV show appearance on Guiding Light as Michelle Bauer Santos / Teenage Reva Clone / Michelle Bauer in 1998.
Personal Trainer
Bethany keeps herself in shape by doing a lot of physical activity throughout the day. As per an interview, she revealed that she enjoys Pilates, a few minutes on the treadmill, free weights, dancing, and walking.
Bethany Joy Lenz Favorite Things
- Musicians – Sheryl Crow, U2, Coldplay
- TV Shows – Joan of Arcadia, Alias, I Love Lucy, Lost, Arrested Development, Friends
- Holiday – Christmas
- Food – Peanut Butter, Swiss Cheese, and Lettuce Sandwiches
- Car – Red ’57 Chevrolet pickup
Source – IMDb
Bethany Joy Lenz Facts
- The actress adopted the unusual spelling of her name in her teen years.
- She sang her first solo in Lakeland, Florida at the Carpenter’s Church when she was only 4.
- When she was 5 years old, she dreamt of being the Queen of England.
- Bethany got her first professional acting gig in a commercial for dolls from the teen drama series, Swans Crossing, while she was on a trip to Los Angeles.
- After working throughout her schooling years, she got the part of Linda Halleck in Stephen King’s body horror Thinner in sophomore year in high school.
- At the age of 17, she portrayed the character of the teenage clone of Reva Shayne on the CBS Daytime soap opera Guiding Light for 9 episodes.
- She shortly changed her surname to Galeotti after getting married but later took back her original name after she parted ways with her husband.
- In her free time, she likes to indulge in photography, painting, writing, horseback riding, knitting, and making stationery.
- Bethany is also active in charity and launched an online boutique by the name Lark to raise money for a charity in which every design was her original.
- In July 2023, during an episode of iHeartRadio’s Drama Queens podcast, Bethany revealed that she was in a cult for 10 years.
- Visit her official website @ modernvintagelife.com.
- Follow Bethany Joy Lenz on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Featured Image by Bethany Joy Lenz / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 4.0
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