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Ashley Hinshaw

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1988-12-11
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Ashley Hinshaw, the daughter of a traveling salesman, embarked on a journey that took her across the Midwest before she eventually set her sights on New York at the age of 17. Pursuing a career in modeling, she quickly gained traction and found herself traveling throughout Europe while also enjoying success back in the U.S. as the face of Abercrombie & Fitch. Her visibility in the modeling world soon opened doors to television opportunities.

In 2008, Ashley Hinshaw made her TV debut as a beauty pageant judge on MTV’s “Made,” marking the beginning of her transition into the entertainment industry. The following year, Hinshaw appeared as herself on the hit show “Gossip Girl,” further expanding her presence on screen. She then took on her first acting role in the mystery series “Fringe,” which earned her favorable reviews. That same year, she also appeared in an episode of the Florida-based detective show “The Glades.”

Hinshaw’s career took another leap forward in 2012 when she starred as Casey, the love interest in the surprise blockbuster “Chronicle,” a supernatural teen film that gained considerable attention. Around the same time, Hinshaw was cast alongside Christian Slater and Stephen Dorff in the thriller “Rites of Passage.” Her performance caught the eye of casting directors, and after a successful screen test with Miley Cyrus, she landed the role of Cyrus’s best friend in the comedy “LOL: Laughing Out Loud,” which also featured Demi Moore.

That same year, Ashley Hinshaw stepped into her first leading role in the film “Cherry,” where she portrayed a young woman navigating the adult film industry in San Francisco. The role showcased her versatility as an actress, and she was supported by seasoned performers like James Franco and Heather Graham. As Ashley Hinshaw continued to evolve in her acting career, her background in modeling remained a notable part of her journey.

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Ashley Hinshaw has appeared in several movies throughout her career, but one of her most well-received works is definitely Chronicle from 2012. That film really stood out and earned a lot of positive feedback from both critics and audiences alike. On the flip side, one of her least praised projects would be The Pyramid, released in 2014. While it didn’t perform as well, it’s still a part of Ashley’s journey in the entertainment industry. Every actor has highs and lows, and for Ashley Hinshaw, those two films represent the range of her experiences in Hollywood.

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