Ashley Benson

Ashley Benson was born on December 18, 1989. She is an actress, model, and singer who has garnered numerous awards and nominations, including a People’s Choice Award, two Teen Choice Awards, and a Capricho Award nomination for Best International Actress. Benson made her acting debut in a 2002 episode of the crime drama series “The District.” She later landed her first film role in Gary Winick’s fantasy romantic-comedy “13 Going On 30.” (2004). Let’s join her in celebrating her special day!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Ashley Victoria Benson

Nickname:

Squish

Birth date:

December 18, 1989

Age:

34

Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius

Height:

5' 4"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$6 million

Ashley's Social Media:

Background

Ashley Benson was born on December 18, 1989, in Anaheim Hills, California. Shannon and Jeff Benson are her parents. Shaylene, her older sister, is her only sibling. When she was very young, she became proficient in numerous dance genres, including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and lyrical. She had already modeled for several dance catalogs by the age of five. By 1999, Benson had taken up acting and had modest appearances in some commercials, films, and television productions.

She got a three-year deal to play a character on the NBC daytime drama “Days of Our Lives” in 2004. Benson made her big-screen debut in the film “13 Going On 30” the same year, in which she played a supporting role. In 2007, she starred in “Carson in Bring It On: In It to Win It,” the fourth episode of the “Bring It On” franchise. She debuted as Mia, a teenage daughter, in the ABC television series “Eastwick” in 2009. Although the show was canceled due to low ratings, it has subsequently developed a cult following. Benson signed a deal to star in the mystery-thriller teen drama series “Pretty Little Liars.” Following the series’ tremendous success, she played opposite Christina Milian and Chad Michael Murray in the television film “Christmas Cupid” (2010). In 2012, she appeared in the movie “Spring Breakers,” which marked her return to the big screen. She also participated in an episode of the popular reality television show “Punk’d” that same year. In the years that followed, she made prominent appearances in film and television in both lead and supporting roles.

In 2018, Benson appeared opposite Elisabeth Moss, Cara Delevingne, and Dan Stevens in “Her Smell.” She appeared in music videos such as ‘Can’t Wait’ and ‘Imagine (Quarantine Edition)’ in 2019 and 2020, respectively. She began dating Ryan Good in 2011, and the two had an on-again-off-again romance for a while. She dated English model and actress Cara Delevingne from May 2018 to April 2020.

Career timeline

2002
She Makes Her Television Debut

She stars in the American crime drama “The District” as Melissa Howell.

2004
She Makes Her Film Debut

Benson makes her big-screen debut in "13 Going On 30.”

2011
She Makes Her Web Series Debut

She plays Ashley in “CollegeHumor Originals” in the episode "Secret Girl Language.”

2016
A Two-time Teens' Choice Awards Winner

She wins ‘Choice TV Actress: Drama’ and ‘Choice TV Chemistry’ for “Pretty Little Liars.”

2017
A People’s Choice Awards Nominee

She is nominated for ‘Favorite Cable TV Actress’ for “Pretty Little Liars.”

2020
She Lands a Songwriting Gig

She writes lyrics for ‘Every Night of the Year’ by G-Eazy

Why We Love Ashley Benson

  1. We know her ideal type

    Given the body-conscious culture of Los Angeles, you might imagine Benson is into ripped men with six-packs. When asked about her ideal man, she told “Health” magazine that she prefers slim men. Making her laugh is the most important thing to her.

  2. She’s a home buddy

    You may think Benson is usually out having fun with her friends at Hollywood hotspots. Surprisingly, it turns out she prefers to stay indoors.

  3. She gave us a beauty tip

    We're always intrigued by celebrity beauty routines, and it turns out that one of Benson's go-to products is incredibly simple and easy to come by – coconut oil! She told "Elle" about her beauty routine, adding that coconut oil is great for her skin.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. A Domino’s Pizza commercial

    She got her very first acting job in a Domino’s Pizza commercial.

  2. She was born prematurely

    She spent the first two months of her life in a hospital, weighing around two lbs.

  3. Her first kiss was on T.V.

    She kissed a love interest while playing Abby Deveraux on “Days of Our Lives.”

  4. Her girl crush

    She has a massive crush on Jenna Dewan and would trade bodies with her if she could!

  5. Her style icons

    Her style icons are Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.

Ashley Benson FAQs

Why was Ashley Benson wearing a wig in “Pretty Little Liars?”

She revealed she bleached her hair so much during season three that it fell right off!

Did Ashley Benson take acting classes?

She used to take acting classes with Vanessa Hudgens as a teen.

Does Ashley Benson have a baby?

No, she doesn’t.

Ashley Benson’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
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2026December 18Friday
2027December 18Saturday
2028December 18Monday

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