BIO: Evangeline Lilly
Early Life and Background
Nicole Evangeline Lilly was born on August 3, 1979, in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. She was raised in a Christian household. Prior to pursuing acting, Lilly worked various jobs, including as a flight attendant and waitress, to finance her education.
Early Career
Lilly’s acting career began with uncredited roles in television shows such as “Smallville” and “Kingdom Hospital.” She initially worked primarily in commercials and minor television parts.
Breakthrough Role: Lost
Lilly gained international recognition for her role as Kate Austen in the ABC television series “Lost” (2004-2010). Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination and a Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama.
Film Career
Following the success of “Lost,” Lilly transitioned to film, taking on prominent roles in major franchises. She is known for her action-oriented roles.
Notable Film Roles
- The Hurt Locker (2008): Though a smaller role, this film won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
- Real Steel (2011): Lilly played Bailey Tallet, a love interest to Hugh Jackman’s character.
- The Hobbit Film Series (2013-2014): She portrayed the Woodland Elf Tauriel in “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” and “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.”
- Ant-Man (2015): Lilly played Hope van Dyne, a role she reprised in subsequent Marvel Cinematic Universe films.
- Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018): She co-starred as Hope van Dyne/Wasp, marking the first Marvel film to feature a female character’s name in the title.
- Avengers: Endgame (2019): She reprised her role as Hope van Dyne/Wasp.
- Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023): She once again played Hope van Dyne/Wasp.
Other Notable Works
Besides film and television,