Kristin Davis

Kristin Davis
Kristin Davis at the HBO party after the 1999 Emmy Awards.
Born (1965-02-23) February 23, 1965
Boulder, Colorado, U.S.
Residence Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma mater Rutgers University, New Brunswick (BFA)
Occupation Actress, producer
Years active 1987–present
Children 2

Kristin Landen Davis (also listed as Kristin Lee Davis; born February 23, 1965)[1] is an American actress. She is known for playing Brooke Armstrong on the soap opera Melrose Place (1995–1996), and Charlotte York Goldenblatt on HBO's Sex and the City (1998–2004). She received a 2004 Emmy Award nomination for her role as Charlotte, and reprised the role in the films Sex and the City (2008) and Sex and the City 2 (2010).

Davis made her Broadway debut playing Mabel Cantwell in the 2012 revival of The Best Man, and her West End debut playing Beth Gallagher in the original 2014 stage production of Fatal Attraction.

Early life and education

Davis was born in Boulder, Colorado.[2] She is an only child, and her parents divorced when she was a baby.[2] She was adopted by her stepfather, then-University of Colorado Boulder professor Keith Davis,[3] after he married her mother, Dorothy, a university data analyst, in 1968.[4] She has three sisters from her father's first marriage.[5] Early in her childhood, she and her parents moved to Columbia, South Carolina, where her father served as provost and taught psychology at the University of South Carolina.

Davis wanted to be an actress from the age of 9, when she was cast in the Workshop Theatre production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Davis lived in South Carolina until she graduated from A.C. Flora High School in 1983.[2] She then moved to New Jersey, where she attended Rutgers University. Davis graduated with a BFA degree in Acting from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts in 1987.[5]

Career

Television

After graduation in 1987, Davis moved to New York and waited tables before opening a yoga studio with a friend. In 1991, she acted in a couple of episodes of the daytime drama (soap opera) General Hospital. Her big break came in 1995 when she landed the role of villainess Brooke Armstrong Campbell on the nighttime drama Melrose Place. She left the show after one year when producers decided to kill off the character. Davis also had roles in other television series including Friends, Will and Grace and Seinfeld.

Davis pictured in Dadaab, Kenya on 8 July 2011.

In 1998, Davis was cast as Charlotte York in Sex and the City and remained an integral cast member until the series ended in 2004. In 1999, along with the rest of the cast, she was awarded the Women in Film Lucy Award in recognition of her excellence and innovation in her creative works that have enhanced the perception of women through the medium of television.[6] She received an Emmy nomination for her role as Charlotte in the final season.[7]

Davis hosted the VH1 show 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons. In 2005, she starred in a television pilot entitled Soccer Moms in which she and Gina Torres star as suburban mothers who moonlight as private detectives. She starred as Miss Spider in the animated television special Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids and its spin-off series Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends and was recently a guest judge on the Lifetime (TV network) program Project Runway.

Davis pictured in Dadaab, Kenya on 8 July 2011.

Films

Davis's films include The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3D, opposite David Arquette and George Lopez; the 2006 version of The Shaggy Dog, opposite Tim Allen, and Deck the Halls, opposite Matthew Broderick and Danny DeVito. She performed in ABC Family channel's Christmas movie Three Days in 2001, and in a commercial for Head & Shoulders shampoo.

Davis appeared in 2008's Sex and the City feature film, under the direction of executive producer Michael Patrick King.[8] In 2009, Davis co-starred in Couples Retreat, a comedy chronicling four couples who partake in therapy sessions at a tropical island resort. Jon Favreau, who also co-wrote the script, played her husband.[9]

Stage

Davis made her Broadway debut in July 2012, when she replaced Kerry Butler in the revival of Gore Vidal's The Best Man at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.[10] She made her West End debut playing Beth Gallagher in Fatal Attraction at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, in March 2014.[11][12]

Additional ventures

Shortly after the wide release of the Sex and the City feature film, in June 2008, Belk, the nation's largest privately owned department store chain, announced a partnership with Davis. The arrangement includes a ladies' apparel and accessories line that debuted in 2008 in 125 store locations and online, with eventual plans for expanding availability to other store locations. In Belk's press release about the product line launch, Davis cited her upbringing in South Carolina as part of her inspiration for working with the chain.[13]

Davis at 2008 Berlin premiere of Sex and the City feature film

Other work and recognition

Davis is a Global Ambassador for Oxfam, and has campaigned in support of their work since 2004, travelling to locations including Haiti, Mozambique, and South Africa.[14]

The cosmetics company Maybelline named Davis as a celebrity spokeswoman in 2004.[15]

Shortly after the wide release of the Sex and the City feature film, in June 2008, Belk, the nation's largest privately owned department store chain, announced a partnership with Davis. The arrangement included a ladies' apparel and accessories line that debuted in 2008 in 125 store locations and online, with eventual plans for expanding availability to other store locations. In a press release about the product line launch, Davis cited her upbringing in South Carolina as part of her inspiration for working with the chain.[16] In late 2009 Belk cancelled the arrangement, citing the difficult economic conditions prevailing, while Davis said she hoped to take the line elsewhere.[17]

During her 2009 visit to Africa, Davis, a lifelong lover of elephants, discovered an abandoned baby elephant and arranged for it to be taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center. In recognition of the attention she has brought to the plight of orphaned African elephants, Davis won the Humane Society's 2010 Wyler Award, which is bestowed on a celebrity or public figure who has made news on behalf of animals.[18] She is also a patron of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust which works to protect elephants and other wildlife in Kenya.[19]

Davis has worked with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and is included on their list of "High Profile Supporters".[20] In 2015 she visited the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Davis later filmed a fund-raising appeal supporting the UNHCR, and in 2016 visited Australia to promote the UNHCR's work, focussing on the plight of women victims of sexual violence in Congo.[21]

Personal life

Oxfam Ambassador Davis visits Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya

Davis has two children, both adopted. In 2011, she adopted a daughter, Gemma Rose Davis.[22] In 2018, she adopted a boy.[23] They reside in Los Angeles, California.

She is a recovering alcoholic and says she was introduced to alcohol early as part of her Southern upbringing: "Alcohol freed me. I was really shy and I didn't know how to come out of my shell. I drank for the same reason I loved acting. I wanted to feel things and express myself and be free. And I'm not naturally that way."[24] She became sober at the age of 22, later stating, "I miss it. You don't go to rehab and then suddenly it goes away."[25]

Davis has been an ambassador for the poverty organization Oxfam since 2004. During her 2009 visit to Africa, Davis, a lifelong lover of elephants, discovered an abandoned baby elephant and arranged for it to be taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center. In recognition of the attention she has brought to the plight of orphaned African elephants, Davis won the Humane Society's 2010 Wyler Award, which is bestowed on a celebrity or public figure who has made news on behalf of animals.[26] She is also a patron of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust which works to protect elephants and other wildlife in Kenya.[27]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1987Doom AsylumJane
1991N.Y.P.D. MountedYoung LadyTelevision film
1995Nine MonthsTennis Attendant
1995Alien Nation: Body and SoulKarina Tivoli
1996The Ultimate LieClaire McGrathTelevision film
1997A Deadly VisionBabette WatsonTelevision film
1998Traveling CompanionAnnie
1998Sour GrapesRiggs
1999Atomic TrainMegan Seger
2000Take Me Home: The John Denver StoryAnnie DenverTelevision film
2000BlacktopSylviaTelevision film
2001Someone to LoveLorraineTelevision film
2001Three DaysBeth FarmerTelevision film
2004The Winning SeasonMandyTelevision film
2005Soccer MomsBrookeTelevision pilot
2005The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-DMax's MomMinor
2006The Shaggy DogRebecca Douglas
2006Deck the HallsKelly FinchMain role
2008Sex and the CityCharlotte York Goldenblatt
2009Couples RetreatLucy Tippaglio
2010Sex and the City 2Charlotte York GoldenblattShoWest Ensemble Award
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress
Nominated–People's Choice Awards For Favorite Cast
2011Jack and JillDelilah
2012Journey 2: The Mysterious IslandElizabeth Anderson
2012Of Two MindsBillie ClarkTelevision film
2016Z NationTelevision film
2016 A Heavenly Christmas Eve Television - Hallmark Movie
2019 Christmas in the Wild

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1991General HospitalBetsy Chilson, R.N.
1992Mann & MachineCathyEpisode: "Billion Dollar Baby"
1993The Larry Sanders ShowBriEpisode: "The Breakdown: Part II"
1994Dr. Quinn, Medicine WomanCarey McGeeEpisode: "Thanksgiving"
1995ERLeslieEpisode: "Luck of the Draw"
1995–96Melrose PlaceBrooke ArmstrongRecurring cast (season 3)
Main cast (season 4)
32 episodes
1997The Single GuyLeslieEpisode: "Johnny Hollywood"
1997SeinfeldJennaEpisodes: "The Pothole" / "The Butter Shave"
1998–2004Sex and the CityCharlotte York GoldenblattWomen in Film Lucy Award (shared with cast)
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2001)
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2003)
Nominated–Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2004)
Nominated–Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (2004)
Nominated–Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (2004)
2000FriendsErinEpisode: "The One with Ross' Library Book"
2000Sex and the MatrixCharlotte York MacDougalshort parody
2004Will & GraceNadineEpisode: "Will & Grace & Vince & Nadine"
2004–09Miss Spider's Sunny Patch FriendsMiss SpiderVoice role, 35 episodes
2014Bad TeacherGinny Taylor-Clapp7 episodes

Theatre

YearTitleRoleLocation
2012The Best ManMabel Cantwell
2014Fatal AttractionBeth Gallagher

References

  1. ↑ The World Almanac & Book of Facts. World Almanac Books. 2007. p. 218. 2/23/65.
  2. 1 2 3 "Kristin Davis Biography". The Biography Channel. A+E Networks. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  3. ↑ Doug Nye (September 19, 2000). "Kristin Davis, 'sex' symbol". The State (Columbia, South Carolina).
  4. ↑ "Kristin Davis Biography (1965-)". Film Reference. Advameg, Inc. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  5. 1 2 Ellen, Barbara (February 10, 2002). "Charlotte's web". The Observer. Retrieved April 14, 2008.
  6. ↑ "Past Recipients". Wif.org. Archived from the original on August 20, 2011. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Kristin Davis". Emmy Awards. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  8. ↑ ""Sex and the City" movie close to green light". ABC7Chicago. November 14, 2006. Retrieved February 1, 2007.
  9. ↑ "Couples Retreat". TVGuide.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  10. ↑ "Broadway's Best Man votes in Cybill Shepherd, Kristin Davis, John Stamos and Elizabeth Ashley". Playbill. 12 June 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  11. ↑ "Kristin Davis will make her West End debut alongside Mark Bazeley in Trevor Nunn's forthcoming production of Fatal Attraction". OfficialLondonTheatre.com. OfficialLondonTheatre.com. January 28, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Kristin Davis's fatal attraction to West End". standard.co.uk. London Evening Standard. January 28, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  13. ↑
  14. ↑ "Kristin Davis". www.oxfam.org. Oxfam International. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  15. ↑ "Kristin Davis smiles for Maybelline". USAToday.com. Gannett Co. Inc. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  16. ↑ "Kristen (sic) Davis Designs for Belk Department Stores". thefashionspot.com. TotallyHer Media LLC. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  17. ↑ "Kristin Davis Collection Discontinued; New York Fashion Show Canceled". nymag.com. New York Media, LLC. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  18. ↑ "The Wyler Award".
  19. ↑ "Sex and the City star's "elephantastic" Kenyan New Year". Brits In Kenya. January 5, 2015.
  20. ↑ "UNHCR - High Profile Supporters". UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency. United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  21. ↑ "UNHCR - High Profile Supporters - About Kristin". UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency. United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  22. ↑ Jordan, Julie (October 7, 2011). "Kristin Davis Adopts a Baby Girl". People.
  23. ↑ Petit, Stephanie (May 6, 2018). "'Blessed Times Two'! Kristin Davis Adopts Second Child, a Baby Boy: Report". People.
  24. ↑ "'Sex and the City' Star Kristin Davis: I'm a Recovering Alcoholic". Fox News. May 22, 2008. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  25. ↑ Haywood, Lynsey (May 28, 2008). "Kristin Davis' 'dead at 30' fears". The Sun. Retrieved May 28, 2008.
  26. ↑ "The Wyler Award".
  27. ↑ "Sex and the City star's "elephantastic" Kenyan New Year". Brits In Kenya. January 5, 2015.


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