January 2026

Arielle Kebbel is rapidly establishing herself as one of Hollywood’s most dynamic talents, recognized for her captivating performances and undeniable charisma.

This year, Kebbel takes on exciting new roles, including the highly anticipated Lifetime holiday film “Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch.” She also stars alongside Milo Ventimiglia in “I Can Only Imagine 2.” Additionally, she is featured alongside Luke Grimes in the Tyler Sheridan series MARSHALS.

Kebbel’s recent television performances showcase her range, including her role in the Fox/Hulu series “Rescue: HI-Surf” and as a guest star in the hit Fox series “9-1-1” opposite Angela Bassett. She has also been seen in NBC’s “Midnight, Texas” and “Lincoln Rhyme: The Hunt for the Bone Collector.”

On the silver screen, Kebbel has captivated audiences in the “After” film series, appearing in “After We Fell,” “After Ever Happy” and “After Everything,” directed by Castille London. She made a memorable impact in the final installment of the “Fifty Shades of Grey” trilogy, “Fifty Shades Freed,” portraying Gia Matteo, the talented architect who wins the eye of Christian Grey.

Furthermore, Kebbel has shown her versatility as a series regular across various acclaimed shows. She starred alongside Dwayne Johnson in HBO’s hit series “Ballers,” which explores the lives of young athletes navigating the complexities of fame. Her standout performance as the formidable Britney in the critically acclaimed Lifetime series “UnREAL” garnered her notable acclaim, with Entertainment Weekly naming it one of the “Best of 2015.”

Television audiences will recognize Kebbel as the wise and charismatic Lexi Branson in The CW’s “The Vampire Diaries.” Beyond her acting role, she also hosted “The Vampire Diaries: Rehash,” an interactive weekly recap of the beloved series. Her impressive television résumé also includes recurring roles in “Gilmore Girls,” “Grand Hotel,” “Life Unexpected,” “Grounded for Life,” “The League,” “The Grinder” and “90210,” along with guest appearances on “True Blood,” HAWAII 5-0 and “Law & Order: SVU.”

Kebbel’s filmography is enriched by appearances in esteemed film festivals, such as “Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best,” which premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival; “I Melt with You,” featuring Rob Lowe and Jeremy Piven at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival; and “Supporting Characters,” which debuted at the 2012 Tribeca International Film Festival. Her film credits also include notable titles like “John Tucker Must Die,” “The Uninvited,” “The Grudge 2,” “Think Like a Man” and “Aquamarine.”

Kebbel’s birthday is Feb. 19. Follow her on social media @ariellekebbel.