Evangeline Lilly: Biography and Career
Evangeline Lilly is a talented Canadian actress who started her career as a model. She is known for her role as Kate Austen in the ABC television drama Lost, for which she won a Screen Actors Guild Award and received a Golden Globe nomination. Lilly has also starred in blockbusters such as The Hobbit trilogy (2012–2014), Ant-Man (2015), and Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018).
Early Life
Evangeline Lilly was born on August 3, 1979, in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. She grew up in British Columbia, and attended the University of British Columbia, where she studied international relations. Lilly worked a variety of jobs before becoming an actress, including flight attendant, waitress, and oil rigger.
Career in Acting
Lilly's acting career began in 2002 when she was discovered by a Ford Modelling Agency agent while walking on the streets of Kelowna, British Columbia. After booking several commercials, she landed a breakout role as Kate Austen in the ABC drama series Lost in 2004. Lilly's performance as Kate garnered critical acclaim, and she quickly became one of the most popular actresses on the show. During her time on Lost, Lilly appeared in several films, including The Hurt Locker (2008) and Real Steel (2011). After the conclusion of Lost in 2010, Lilly went on to star in several blockbuster films, including The Hobbit trilogy (2012–2014) and Ant-Man (2015). Lilly reprised her role as Hope van Dyne / Wasp in the 2018 sequel, Ant-Man and the Wasp. In addition, she has appeared in smaller independent films such as Little Evil (2017) and Happy Birthday to Me (2019).
Personal Life
Lilly married Canadian hockey player Murray Hone in 2003, but they divorced in 2004. Lilly has two children with her partner, Norman Kali, whom she met on the set of Lost.
Summary
Evangeline Lilly is a talented and versatile actress known for her roles in blockbuster films and popular TV shows. From her breakout role as Kate Austen in Lost to her recent appearances in the Ant-Man franchise, Lilly has proven herself to be a versatile and talented actress. Despite her success in Hollywood, Lilly remains down-to-earth and humble, and continues to pursue new and exciting roles.