Best known for her role as Vicky in the hit movie series American Pie, it’s safe to say that Tara Reid’s rise to fame was a fast one. Hollywood and fans alike embraced her and we all watched her soar to fame at a rapid pace. With an estimated net worth of roughly $2 million according to Celebrity Net Worth, Tara Reid has tried her hand at many other acting appearances.
She had roles in The Big Lebowski, Cruel Intentions, and appeared on the Celebrity Big Brother 8 reality TV show. However, the American Pie franchise remains her greatest success story. Let's take a look at Tara Reid's Transformation Through The Years...
19 Natural Beauty
This is the original version of Tara Reid that the world fell in love with. Tara is captured here in her amazing, breakthrough performance from American Pie. This photo was taken in 1999 when Tara Reid starred in her biggest role, looking like the true natural beauty that she is. This is the role that really catapulted her career.
18 The Good Years
We wish we could take Tara back to 2002. This looks like it was a good year for her. She appears healthy and happy, and she was definitely already a household name by this point in time. Still riding the wave of the American Pie movie, this was a time where the world recognized and embraced her every time she stepped out of her home.
17 Pre-Surgery
Much like many other celebrities, Tara sought the aid of some plastic surgery throughout her career. This is one of the rare photos we have of Tara before her days of plastic surgery began. Many don't know that Tara began her acting career at the very young age of 6, when she became a regular contributor on a game show called Child's Play.
16 Lookin' Happy!
This candid photo from Pure People dates back to 2003 and Tara Reid appears to be happy while shooting on-set. Another cool adventure that Tara Reid took on during her career was her 11-episode appearance on the hit show, Scrubs. Viewers that tuned in to season three of this show were able to enjoy many episodes in which Tara appeared.
15 Slight Changes
This 2006 photo from Life & Style shows Tara leaving an upscale restaurant, and seemingly enjoying some down-time. According to ENews, this photo was taken just a few months before her famous blunder with the word "Newfoundland." She mispronounced this word when she was appearing alongside Christian Slater in the movie Alone In The Dark, and it quickly became an internet catchphrase.
14 Direct-To-Video Movies
This Life and Style Image from 2009 depicts an image of a younger Tara. It was during this time that she seemed to focus on direct-to-video movies, such as If I Had Known I Was A Genius, which was released at the Sundance Film Festival. Clean Break/Unnatural Causes was another made-for-video movie that Tara invested her time in.
13 Other Appearances
Tara has also played a leading role in the made for television horror film called Vipers. Many of her appearances that were made directly for video or television really fell short of producing the same level of fame and overall notoriety for Tara as her earlier, bigger roles did.
12 Thin, But Better
In this photo from 2014, Tara Reid was seen gracing the photographers with her effortless style during an event held for the LGBT Community. According to Zimbio, other guests at this event included Kelly Ripa and Brigitte Nielsen, and the event was hosted at the Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
11 Casual Gear
Many images of Tara Reid are of her red-carpet style, featuring her innate ability to turn heads in every outfit she adorns. It's nice to see Tara in casual clothes, looking more low-key. The ever-stylish fashionista that she is, Tara is always rocking the best purses no matter how casual her vibe is.
10 Magazines
Tara has been fortunate enough in her career to be able to explore various opportunities. She has dabbled in everything from the silver screen, to the small screen, and everything in between. She has also graced some of the most recognized magazines in media, such a CosmoGirl, Rolling Stone, Seventeen, and Maxim.
9 Commercials
Many of us may have forgotten about all the cool commercials that Tara has been in. She's done some really fun work with many different organizations. So many people wanted her to be the spokesperson for their brand that she ended up shooting some commercial ads for McDonalds, Jello, and Crayola, to name a few.
8 Tara At The Valerian Premiere
This image was taken in 2017 and captures a very busy day for Tara Reid. She was working double duty this day, as she began with a photo shoot at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre, and then moved on to walk the carpet at the Hollywood premiere of Valerian and The City Of a Thousand Planets. She rocked a blonde wig and turned heads in her stunning outfit.
7 Red Carpet Dazzler
Tara Reid is no stranger to the red carpet. She is always dazzling in her dresses, and garnering lots of attention when she makes appearances. This red carpet moment was captured by The Sun, and depicts Tara showing some love for the camera at the 2nd anniversary party for Amare Magazine.
6 Busy Year
This candid photo of Tara Reid was taken in 2017, which was a very busy year for the actress. This year saw the release of many projects she was working on. Her filmography for this year alone includes the release of Worthless, Baby Bulldog, Due Justice, and Bus Party To Hell.
5 Rocking A Pony
Tara is rocking a high ponytail in this stunning image from 2018. Riding the wave after a successful and busy year in 2017, Tara is living her best life, as she stuns in yet another incredible outfit. She's definitely heading to a fun event that we all wish we could be a part of!
4 The Sharknado Interview!
Tara had a very questionable interview appearance in 2018,when she appeared on Today Extra. She was being interviewed for her work on Sharknado, and didn't exactly give the interview her very best. In true Tara fashion, she was able to overcome the bad press and move on to shine brighter in future television appearances.
3 Ready To Party
This yellow dress is like a little ray of sunshine on Tara. She is once again captured relishing in the spotlight of the red carpet. This moment is a good one for Tara Reid. She seems very ready to enjoy a night of celebration as she launched her signature "Starlooks" cosmetics line.
2 American Pie Reunion
Considering that the America Pie franchise was the most significant venture for Tara Reid, we were surprised by the report from the Hollywood Reporter which reveals that she was paid significantly less than her co-stars. The article reports her payout on the Reunion to be roughly $250,000 while other stars were reportedly earning $3 million for their participation.
1 Out On The Town
Tara Reid has the cutest Yorkie, and her love for her furry friend is widely documented. When you've reached the level of celebrity status that Tara has, the rules get bent for your furry friends as well. Tara is seen her taking her dog named Beso with her on a fancy dinner! Beso joined her as they enjoyed a delicious meal in West Hollywood.
Sources: TMZ, Radar On-Line, National Enquirer, Daily Mail
