Chelan Lauren Simmons (born October 29, 1982) is a Canadian actress and former professional model. She is known for her role as Ashley Freund in Final Destination 3 (2006), Helen Shyres in Carrie (2002), Good Luck Chuck (2007), and Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010). She is also known for her roles in It (1990), Wonderfalls (2004), Kyle XY (2006–2009) and The L.A. Complex (2012).

Early and personal life Simmons was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, the middle child of three (one younger brother and an older sister).(5:09 PM – 3 Oct 2013) ChelanLSimmons in Twitter Twitter Simmons has been married to Greg Street since 2015. On June 1, 2016, Simmons gave birth to a daughter.(5:20 pm – 8 Jun 2016) Simmons filmed the TV movie Operation Christmas portraying a pregnant woman during her real life pregnancy. Simmons resides in Vancouver and Los Angeles.Thelacomplex Cast – Alicia | Muchmusic Outside of acting, Simmons is a dog lover and enjoys cooking.

Career 1990–2002: Modeling and transition to acting Simmons' parents wanted her to become an actress at the age of three but they waited until she turned five to pursue a career. She started modeling and appeared in commercials. Simmons made her TV miniseries debut in It (1990) as Laurie Anne Winterbarger. She went on to star in the 1991 award-nominated family film Bingo, her first theatrical release, and appeared in several television shows as a child star.

2002–2009: Television work and return to film Simmons returned to acting seven years later, giving up her modeling career. Simmons played guest appearances on multiple shows before portraying recurring roles in the MTV show MTV'S Now What? and Crystal in Edgemont for 11 episodes. Simmons has also starred in a number of television films, including Stephen King's Carrie (2002). Due to Simmons' many roles in the horror genre, such as the television films Snakehead Terror and Chupacabra: Dark Seas, she is considered a modern-day scream queen.

In 2005, Simmons was cast in the comedy film The Long Weekend, her first theatrical release in over 10 years. The following year, Simmons starred in the 2006 horror film Final Destination 3, the third installment in the Final Destination franchise. Simmons portrayed the popular Ashley Freund, possibly her best-known role to date. The film received mixed reviews but was a success at the box office and was nominated for awards. It involved Simmons' first nude scene, which she initially didn't want to do. The script required her to be topless during a tanning booth scene. When she expressed her reluctance to director James Wong, he convinced her it was important because it made the scene more realistic, so she agreed. The set was closed off during filming and only the cameraman was present, so it made her and actress Crystal Lowe, who was also topless, feel more comfortable. Simmons also starred in the Direct-to-DVD sequel Dr. Dolittle 3 before appearing in small roles in the teen comedy John Tucker Must Die and the horror Wind Chill.

2009–present: Return to television and further work Simmons won the role of recurring character Hillary in the ABC Family show Kyle XY. She portrayed Hillary for three years until the show was canceled in 2009 after three seasons. Simmons also had a recurring role in the short-lived comedy series About a Girl. Simmons continued her film roles in Good Luck Chuck alongside Dane Cook and Jessica Alba. The film was critically panned. Simmons portrayed Lindsay Lohan in the television film Paparazzi Princess: The Paris Hilton Story. In 2010, Simmons had a small role as a lotus eater in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. The film grossed $226,497,209 worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film Simmons has appeared in to date. Simmons also starred in the critically well received and award-winning comedy-horror film Tucker & Dale vs. Evil.

Simmons landed a regular role on The L.A. Complex as Alicia Lowe, "a sensitive, aspiring dancer from Regina who will do whatever it takes to make ends meet." The show premiered on the Canadian network MuchMusic on Jan. 10, 2012. and aired in the U.S. on The CW. Simmons became a guest star during the shows second season and final season.

Simmons provided the voice for the character Liz Ramsey in the children's animated television show Action Dad which is yet to premiere. At the end of 2012, Simmons had appeared in one episode on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother, before guest starring on an episode of Hannibal in 2013, in which she reprised her role as Gretchen Speck whom she portrayed in the short lived series Wonderfalls. Simmons appeared as Kayla in the horror sequel See No Evil 2 released direct to DVD in October 2014.

Filmography

Film Date Title Role Notes1981Grandpa FrostMilashaVoice, 1993 English dub, part of Animated Classic Showcase1982A Toy for TanyaTanyaVoice, 1993 English dub, part of Animated Classic Showcase1984Pot of PorridgeGretchenVoice, 1993 English dub, part of Animated Classic Showcase1990Deep SleepYoung Shelly McBrideUncredited1991BingoCindy Thompson2005GirlfriendShort filmSusie2006Final Destination 3Ashley FreundDr. Dolittle 3VivianDirect-to-DVDJohn Tucker Must DieCrying Waitress2007Wind ChillBlonde GirlGood Luck ChuckCarol2008Christmas CottageMiss PlacervilleDirect-to-DVD2010Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning ThiefLotus Land WaitressTucker & Dale vs. EvilChloe2014See No Evil 2KaylaDirect-to-DVD2021Pennywise: The Story of ItHerselfDocumentary filmTBAAssassins FurySusan GeorgeUnreleased

Television Release date Title Character Episode1990ItLaurie Anne WinterbargerTV miniseries1991Scene of the CrimeLoriEpisode: "Show and Tell"Captain Zed and the Zee ZoneLittle girl (ep. "Curtain Call" and "The Revenge of the Killer Bunnies"), Additional Voices1993Additional VoicesJack's PlaceYoung Girl (Uncredited)Episode: "Faithful Henry"20002gether: The SeriesHot Teenage GirlEpisode: "Dead"2001Special Unit 2Naughty Girl #2Episode: "The Eve"2001–2002MTV'S Now What?CindyRecurring role; 4 episodesEdgemontCrystalRecurring role; 11 Episodes2002SmallvilleFelice ChandlerEpisode: "Drone"2004RhondaEpisode: "Devoted"WonderfallsGretchen Speck-HorowitzRecurring role; 2 episodes2005Zixx: Level TwoLouise2 EpisodesThe Devil / SpokesmodelEpisode: "The UFOlogist"SupernaturalJillEpisode: "Bloody Mary"Stargate: AtlantisMaraEpisode: "The Tower"2006Psych Bianca Episode: Pilot (Credit Only)Men in TreesTiffanii2 episodes2006–2009Kyle XYHillaryRecurring role; 26 episodes2007PsychBiancaEpisode: Scary Sherry: Bianca's ToastAbout a GirlStacy3 EpisodesWhistlerModel2 Episodes2010Always a BridesmaidSavannah SpringsUnaired pilot2012Alicia LoweSeries regular (Season 1),Guest star (Season 2);8 EpisodesAction DadLiz Ramsey / Chartreuse / Courtney / Female Computer Voice / Goth Girl / CashierVoice role; 22 EpisodesHow I Met Your MotherBrandiEpisode: "Lobster Crawl"2013Mr. YoungBarbie RobotoEpisode: "Mr. and Mrs. Roboto"HannibalGretchen SpeckEpisode: "Amuse-bouche"Grey's AnatomyBrendaEpisode: "Do You Believe in Magic?"2014Package DealMelissaEpisode: "How I Met Your Brother"2015MistressesEverEpisode: "Murder She Wrote"2021–2022Super ZachZachVoice role; 20 episodes

Television films Year Title Role Notes1992Bitsy BearsWhirly / Tickles (voice)2000RatzJennifer Martin2001Faith 2002Video Voyeur: The Susan Wilson StoryAmber HensonCarrieHelen Shyres 2004Snakehead TerrorAmber JamesMonster IslandJen2005Chupacabra: Dark SeasJenny Randolph2006Caved InEmily Palmer 2008OgreHope Bartlett Paparazzi Princess: The Paris Hilton StoryLindsay Lohan 2009Malibu Shark AttackJennySorority WarsCasadeeIce TwistersNora Elman2010Seduced by LiesTia Colton2012Molly Townsend2013Christmas BountyLiz 2014Wedding Planner MysteryNicky Perry A Christmas Tail Tiffany Hardcastle 2015Her InfidelityCourtneyLove Under the StarsAmber2016Operation ChristmasBecky Fowler2017Coming Home for ChristmasSloane

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