Kristen Anne Bell (born July 18, 1980) is an American actress who is best known for starring in the title role on the television show Veronica Mars, and most recently, Elle Bishop on Heroes and the voice of Gossip Girl (the character) on the CW show Gossip Girl. Bell is also an enthusiastic vegetarian, having appeared in PETA literature that promotes a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. n 2004, Bell made her big-screen debut, appearing in David Mamet's Spartan as Laura Newton, the kidnapped daughter of a high-ranking U.S. government official, acting alongside Val Kilmer. Following this, she won the role of the title character in UPN's drama Veronica Mars, which was launched in the fall of 2004. The show earned positive reviews from television critics, as did Bell's performance, which some critics have mentioned as worthy of an Emmy nomination. In 2006 the show was renewed for a third season, and returned on a newly created network, The CW. On May 17, 2007, The CW canceled this program. The two-hour series finale aired in the U.S. on Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Kristen was featured in Maxim's 2007 "Hot 100" list. In the article she is said to have "single-handedly saved the CW from becoming the worst network ever". In 2007, Bell is the title character in the CW's new series Gossip Girl as an unseen narrator. After turning down a role on Lost, Kristen took a guest role on NBC's Heroes for at least thirteen episodes playing a mysterious character named Elle.
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Kristen Bell seen on Oct 25 2008 in Los Angeles, CA. Kristen Bell looked quite the casual cutie as she was spotted leaving the Los Angeles Airport on Oct 25. I have to wonder where she might have been jetting off to in this quintessentially Californian ensemble – the only locale you will find flip-flops, a sweater and a scarf all part of the same ‘fit. Luckily KB is adorable enough to pull it off, looking comfy cozy in her tan woven sweater (similar to Holly’s Button Knit Coat in Stone), plaid scarf (Elizabeth Gillett’s Brittany Plaid Motif Scarf in Wine is an elegant version), casual burgundy tee and distressed cuffed jeans a la Katie Holmes (try rolling up 7 For All Mankind’s Bootcut Jean in New York Vintage). Throwing in some classic Californian accessories, including white Wayfarers, a quilted tan pocketbook (like Julie K’s Gigi Mini Bag in Pewter) and simple brown flip-flops, Kristen looked a little frazzled as she made her way from the check-in counter to the boarding area with her passport and boarding pass in hand. Though this well deserved retreat probably has nothing to do with her next film project, this week it was announced Kristen will star alongside Kristen Davis, Vince Vaughn and Jason Bateman in what is sure to be a hilarious romantic comedy, Couples Retreat. Like Forgetting Sarah Marshall, the flick stars some troubled couples and is set on a tropical island – we just can’t get enough of KB in a bikini!
Kristen Bell seen on Oct 18 2008 in Los Angeles, CA. Hottie Kristen Bell got her sexy on for Spike TV’s Scream Awards on Oct 18 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Showing off her toned gams in her slinky backless mini dress (check out LaROK’s Serengeti Tunic in Black Zebra), laced up black heels and tousled blonde hair, Kristen reminds us all what a hot little thing she is! Accenting her look with a saturated pink clutch (see Posse New York’s Natalie Clutch in Fuchsia) and matching lips, KB wore a dainty double bracelet (like Jewel By Bear’s Link Bracelet in Gold and a petite pyramid necklace (stick to the geometric look with Christie Martin’s Tiny Tag Necklace in Sterling Silver) to give her ‘fit some extra shine. I must say I love the shocking pink bag – would any of you be brave enough to pair such a hot hue with sequined zebra stripes as well? Now that “Gossip Girl” is in full swing, as neutral narrator Kristen was asked to contribute her two cents into a never-ending debate among fans: who is the sexiest guy on the show? KB settled the score choosing Chuck (Ed Westwick), confessing, "Ed's got that really sultry, bad-boy thing going on. I'm digging it!" Better take note and knock off the goofy stuff, Dax Shepard…
Kristen Bell seen on Oct 12 2008 in Los Angeles, CA. Channeling vintage glam in her demure strapless dress, Kristen Bell looked absolutely irresistible at Hollywood Life’s 5th Annual Hollywood Style Awards at the Pacific Design Center in LA on Oct 12. It wouldn’t be right to attend the Style Awards without pulling out all the stops, and KB nailed it with her flawlessly elegant ‘fit. Kristen started with a pastel strapless dress (see Black Halo’s Strapless Bustier Dress in White or LaROK’s Cup de Jour Dress in Nude), envious satin peeptoe pumps with adorable side bow details showing off her shapely gams, complemented by delicately curled tendrils and a diamond studded rose necklace (like Rachel Leigh’s Florette with Cream Enamel Necklace in Gold) with matching diamond bracelets (check out Maya Brenner’s ladylike Carved Crystal Quartz Bracelet in Gold). The finishing touch? A sparkly cocktail ring (like Rebecca Norman’s Smooth Crystal Rock Cocktail Ring in Silver) and a dainty jade Lucite clutch. Loves it! Though KB’s romantic comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall made its way to DVD last week, Kristen has a new message for her fans: forget Sarah Marshall, but don’t forget to vote. Do-gooder KB is one of many celebs to appear in the Gap’s clever new “Vote for ___” campaign, featured on their website. Kristen’s ad is themed “Vote for Those Who Can’t” and features her walking among cartoon drawings of flowers, caterpillars and puppies among other cutesy animals as she recites a corresponding rhyme encouraging voters to make their voices heard. The commercial is so adorable you can’t help but listen up. If you’re not already registered to vote, do it for Kristen – she’s too cute to disobey!
Kristen Bell seen on Sep 19 2008 in Los Angeles, CA. Continuing her heroic charity work, Kristen Bell arrived at the YouthAids luncheon in Los Angeles on Sept 19 looking quite the philanthropist in her angelic white frock. I have to say, I love KB’s loose braided updo, and it looks adorable with her simple dress! To nab her look, start with a chic white dress (like Gold Hawk’s Straight Across Dress in White Essence), with a luminescent gold bangle (try Jessica Elliot’s mod take on the trend, the Cut Out Bangle in Gold Finish), a petite envelope clutch (check out Posse New York’s Sama Clutch in White Pearl), and dainty gold hoops (try Rebecca Norman’s dainty Small Oval Hoop Earrings in Vermeil). The only part of Kristen’s look I’m not a fan of? Black nail polish with strappy black heels. Way too much contrast for such an elegant chiffon dress – wouldn’t you agree? After her brief sojourn in Hawaii with her man, KB returned to the states just in time to promote her return to the boob tube, starting with her sunny appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on Sept 18. K-Bell looked adorable in a bright yellow dress while she gabbed with Jay about their shared Scottish heritage – including her self proclaimed “thrifty” tendencies! Among the many projects on her plate, it looks like a Veronica Mars movie is truly in the works, with Joel Silver stepping in as producer and Rob Thomas reportedly doing the writing. If you watched the tv show, they’ve already decided to scrap the show’s ending with Veronica heading off to the FBI and start fresh with a revised plot. Good idea considering a teen joining the FBI is not that realistic… but a Nancy-Drew-type sleuth on a college campus? Now that’s more likely!
Kristen Bell seen on Sep 08 2008 in Hawaii. After finishing up filming her newest flick When in Rome, Kristen Bell jetted to Hawaii for some beach side lovin’ with her man on Sept 8. Kristen and her beau of nearly a year, Dax Shepard, soaked up the sun one last time while frolicking in the warm Hawaiian waters. Sporting a tan and noticeably toned muscles, KB wore beige Wayfarers (try Nour’s Minou in Manner Mania in the same shade) and a colorful bandeau bikini (check out Poko Pano’s Marcelina Bikini in Multi or Marysia Charleston’s Striped Bandeau Bikini in Red) for her afternoon swim with her man. Later, Kristen was spotted tanning topless while relaxing on a lounge chair at their hotel, catching some z’s in the sun. The Heroes hottie definitely deserves a break before the new season – and the inevitable promotional gigs – starts this week. K-Bell’s next move? Joining the voice cast of the latest comic series to be transitioned to the silver screen, Astro Boy. KB will shine alongside celebs ranging from Nicolas Cage and Nathan Lane to ScarJo and Freddie Highmore. The producers haven’t said which character Kristen will play, but I have a feeling she has her work as a hero cut out for her!
Kristen Bell seen on Aug 30 2008 in Hollywood, CA. Taking a break from her many appearances at charitable functions over the past month, Kristen Bell grabbed a bite to eat at Lulu’s in Hollywood on August 30, looking a bit unhappy – maybe because she wasn’t with her beau, Dax Shepard? KB dined with her newest co-star, Justin Long, also known as the “Mac” guy in Apple’s PC-jabbing commercials and rumored to be Kirsten Dunst’s latest fling. The duo will star in a low budget film called Serious Moonlight, a dark comedy set to release in 2009 that was reportedly filmed in just 15 days. Is that really all the time it takes to make a movie these days? With a schedule like that, it’s no wonder Kristen has had time to frolic at the beach with Dax this summer! For her lunch date, KB wore a loose fitting pair of Diesel jeans (try Desert Blue’s similar Boyfriend Jean in Saloon Fairmount) with a casual white top (try PGD Style’s Baby Doll Tunic in White with similar flutter sleeves, and don't forget proceeds from this brand go to charity!) under a trendy black vest (similar to Johnson’s Frank Vest in Crow), keeping her accessories simple with clear-rimmed sunnies (check out JeeVice’s Tricky II in White) and her blonde locks swept into a messy ponytail. I must say I’m in love with her oversized tan and brown woven tote (try EDE Studio’s Suede Hobo in Mustard to wear through the upcoming fall season) – perfect combo for summer! Besides catching up with her co-star, K-Bell is gearing up for the season premiere of Heroes on Sept 22, in which her character is rumored to have a much bigger role this time around. The show’s creator, Tim Kring, announced, "You will see her in the second hour of the first night's act. She is integral and plays a very large part in the entire volume. You'll see plenty of Kristen." Will any of you be tuning in to watch Kristen put some evil villains in their place?
Kristen Bell seen on Aug 17 2008 in Malibu, CA. Beach babe Kristen Bell took to the sandy shores of Malibu on August 17, soaking up the sun with her beau Dax Shepard while hanging out with friends. After getting lubed up with spray-on sunscreen (making for some awesome awkward pics), K-Bell attempted to zap away the nearby paps with her electrical powers and failed miserably, as she and her man were snapped smooching away later on in the day. For her day at the sea, the Forgetting Sarah Marshall star wore an aqua bandeau bikini (check out Syla by Sylvie Cachay’s Anna Bikini in Butterflies Blueberry or the Giselle Bikini in Aqua by Kushcush) with a vibrant purple cover-up that Kristen stripped off as soon as she hit the sand (try Letarte’s similar version in white, the Popcorn Stitch Flutter Sleeve Tunic in White). Though other celebs glamorize their beach get-ups with jewelry, inappropriate footwear and oversized sunnies, KB kept it natural, something that should be praised! It’s amazing K-Bell even found time to hit the beach, between filming highly anticipated upcoming seasons of Heroes and Gossip Girls while production wraps for her first starring role in a feature film, When in Rome. Bell’s biggest fans have something even better to look forward to in the upcoming season, with rumors of a Veronica Mars movie in the works. A close friend confirmed KB is dying to play the character that landed her on Maxim’s Hot 100 list last year, and last week Kristen sat down with the show’s creator, Rob Thomas. After bumping into her former boss on the set of Heroes, the duo sat down to discuss the transition to the silver screen, tentatively scheduled for 2009. If you’re a fan, cross your fingers, you just might see your fav detective back on the big screen!
Kristen Bell seen on Aug 03 2008 in Los Angeles, CA. Kristen Bell walked the blue (not red, because that would be too cliché for Nickelodeon) carpet of the Teen Choice Awards on August 3 in Los Angeles, showing off her toned tushie in a bold fuchsia high waist mini and a sultry nude tank. To nab Kristen’s seductive look, check out Laura Dahl’s Darcy Skirt in Fuchsia and pair it with a cami like Sine’s Ruffle Neck Voile Top in White. Kristen accessorized with sexy nude slingbacks, a contrasting black, white and blue long necklace (similar to Michele Michel’s La Vie En Necklace in Blue) and a chunky black clutch (like Jenny Yuen’s Cleo Clutch in Black). After presenting an award at the Teen Choice affair, K-Bell had a busy week filming her guest role on Heroes highly anticipated season 3. The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star also managed to attend two charity benefits last week, raising funds for impoverished children in Mexico and Uganda. I guess playing the hero is not limited to the boob tube for this blonde bombshell!
Kristen Bell seen on Apr 23 2008 in New York, NY. Kirsten Bell attended the premiere for Tina Fey's new comedy Baby Mama at the Ziegfeld Theatre for the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC on April 23, looking adorable. Wearing a green and black ombre dress (Gold Hawk makes two similar, more casual dresses, the Mini Ball Dress, which comes in Nile Green, Blush, Moonless Night and White Essence, and the Hoss Dress in Black) with patent brown heels, KB decided to add a pop of green eyeshadow to really accentuate the color of her eyes. Between attending this premiere to starring in the smash hit Forgetting Sarah Marshall to narrating the hit show "Gossip Girl," (of which Kristen says she loves because she can do her job in her PJ's!), it seems like this little starlet is popping up everywhere lately! Of this sudden stampede of success, Bell says, "It doesn’t feel like a storm. It feels more like a beautiful day in my career right now. I feel like I’m still climbing. I think I have been really, really lucky to have had the opportunities I have, and I try to keep my head screwed on straight and be grateful for that every day. I don’t want to get to the point where I take that for granted." Sounds like she has a pretty solid head on her shoulders... let's just hope she doesn't go the Lohan route and mess it all up!
Kristen Bell seen on Dec 21 2007 in Los Angeles, CA. One of Hollywood's new "it" girls, Kristen Bell was spotted Friday, December 21 in Los Angeles while getting her Saturn SUV serviced with new boy toy Dax Shepard. Unlike the rest of Hollywood starlets, Bell obviously opted not to try for that "sophisticated chic" look, which has fast become the must have look of the season. Instead, KB decided to go with a more casual and relaxed look on her day of errands. Bell sported a pair of loose fit destroyed denim (check out True Religion's Bobby Heritage Big T Jean in Medium Motor) over a pair of beat up brown winter boots. On top, Kristen sported a loose fitting and lightweight black knit jacket (similar to both Ecoganik's French Terry Detachable Hoodie Jacket in Black and their Fleece Wide Collar Coat in Black). Bell completed her look with an oversized weathered black handbag (check out Aaneta's Fortuna Handbag in Black). After dropping her car off, Bell proceeded to hop into Dax's pickup truck and headed for a bite to eat at Vivian's Café in Los Angeles. After meeting Dax at the Las Vegas opening of hip sushi eatery Koi, Kristen and Dax have been seen spending a lot of quality time together. Although Bell refused to comment on whether there is or isn't anything going on between the two, it looks to be almost a sure thing. Bell has become one of Hollywood's latest "it" girls after earning roles on two of the hottest shows around, "Heroes" and "Gossip Girl". However, with the writers strike still going strong, neither show is currently filming. A "big network" has taken advantage of the success of "Gossip Girl" and the writer's being on strike, however. Rumor has it that a casting company is currently seeking a group of NYC students to create a reality show based on the same idea as Gossip Girl. Are we about to have a new Heidi and LC on our hands? I think so, except this time I hope they will have a little more taste!