Elizabeth Ann Reaser was born on June 15, 1975, in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. She is the middle of three daughters. Her mother, Karen Davidson, is a philanthropist, and her stepfather, William Davidson, was a businessman and owner of the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Shock. Reaser attended Avondale High School in Auburn Hills, Michigan. She later attended Oakland University for a year before enrolling in the Juilliard School’s Drama Division, graduating in 1999.
Elizabeth Reaser is an American actress known for her work in film, television, and theatre. Her career began in the late 1990s, and she has since established herself as a versatile performer across various genres.
Reaser gained widespread recognition for her role as Esme Cullen in The Twilight Saga film series (2008-2012), based on the novels by Stephenie Meyer. Other notable film credits include:
Reaser has also had a successful career in television, with recurring and leading roles in several acclaimed series. Some of her prominent television roles include: