KRISTEN BELL

Born: July 18, 1980

Huntington Woods, Michigan

Rocketing to stardom on the critically acclaimed TV show, "Veronica Mars," Kristen Bell is a hot young actress who is here to stay. Growing up, Kristen acted in local theater productions and later attended the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.

Kristen first hit it big by playing the lead role in, "Veronica Mars." She played the teenage detective for four seasons before the show was canceled, to the dismay of its fans. After this show, Kristen continued to experience success in the entertainment industry. She played Sarah Marshall in the very popular movie, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, won a role on NBC's, "Heroes," and is the voice of the mysterious Gossip Girl on the CW's hit show, "Gossip Girl." Her other notable films include Sheepish, When in Rome, and Couples Retreat alongside Vince Vaughn. This cute and hilarious actress will be around for many years to come!

Kristen is not only a hit on the screen, but she is also setting a positive example for her fans as she stays active at Declare Yourself events.

FUN FACTS:

• She's a vegetarian.

• She is a huge fan of the Detroit Red Wings.