Alicia Silverstone is an American actress. She made her film debut in The Crush, earning the 1994 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance and gained further prominence as a teen idol when she appeared at the age of 16 in the music video for Aerosmith’s “Cryin'”. For her role in the short-lived NBC series Miss Match, Silverstone received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress, Television Series Musical or Comedy.
Birth Name
Alicia Silverstone
Nickname
Queen Slice, Alicia Silverstone Jarecki
Profession
Actress, Activist, Author
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Alicia Silverstone was born on October 4, 1976 in San Francisco, California, United States.
Age
She’s currently 42 years old.
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Sun Sign
Libra
Ethnicity
White
Religion
Judaism
Education
She attended Crocker Middle School and then San Mateo High School in San Mateo, California, United States. She also went Old Dominion University (ODU) in Virginia for a short time but left to pursue her career in modeling. Actually, she got early fame and started modeling at the age of 6 and subsequently was signed for Domino’s Pizza commercial.
Family Details
- Father – Monty Silverstone (English real estate agent)
- Mother – Didi Silverstone (Former Pan Am flight attendant)
- Siblings – Kezi Silverstone (Older Half Sister) and David Silverstone (Older Brother)
Marital Status
Divorced
Boyfriend / Spouse
Alicia Silverstone has dated –
- Adam Sandler (1996-1996) – Alicia dated American actor and comedian Adam Sandler, who is 10 years older than her Silverstone, for a small time in 1996.
- Benicio Del Toro (1996-1997) – Puerto Rican actor, Benicio was rumored to have dated with Alicia during 1996-1997 when they were filming the movie “Excess Baggage” together.
- Christopher Jarecki (1997-2018) – Christopher is a rock musician, radio show host and an actor who is best known for his work as frontman for Geffen Records-signed band S.T.U.N. He first met her outside a movie theater in 1997. After that, they dated for 8 years and finally married on June 11, 2005, in a beachfront ceremony at Lake Tahoe. They had engaged also in 2004 when Jarecki presented her with an engagement ring, which actually belonged to his grandmother. They started living in a Los Angeles based eco-friendly house complete with solar panels and an organic vegetable garden. In May 2011, she gave birth to a baby boy, Bear Blu Jarecki. After spending just less than 2 decades together, they got separated in 2016 which was publicly revealed in February 2018. In May 2018, she applied for divorce. In November 2018, the divorce was finalized.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 5 inches
- In centimeters – 165 cm
- In meters – 1.65 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 57 kg
- In Pounds – 126 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 33-24-34
- Bust – 33 inches
- Waist – 24 inches
- Hip – 34 inches
- Bra Size – 32A
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Light Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 7.5 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 4 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
In 1995, film Clueless in which she portrayed the role of Cher Horowitz.
Film Debut
In 1993, American psychological thriller film The Crush for her role as Adrienne Forrester. This role earned her a MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Performance and Best Villain.
Television Debut
In 1992, American comedy-drama TV series The Wonder Years for her role as “Jessica Thomas”. She graced this show with her appearance in just a single episode titled “Road Test”.
Brand Endorsements
She has appeared in Domino’s Pizza TV commercials.
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title of Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | MTV Movie Awards | Best Villain | The Crush | Won |
| 1994 | MTV Movie Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | The Crush | Won |
| 1994 | MTV Movie Awards | Most Desirable Female | The Crush | Nominated |
| 1994 | Young Artist Awards | Best Young Leading Actress, Drama | The Crush | Nominated |
| 1996 | American Comedy Awards | Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture | Clueless | Won |
| 1996 | Blockbuster Entertainment Award | Best Female Newcomer | Clueless | Won |
| 1996 | Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite Movie Actress | Clueless | Nominated |
| 1996 | MTV Movie Awards | Best Female Performance | Clueless | Won |
| 1996 | MTV Movie Awards | Most Desirable Female | Clueless | Won |
| 1996 | MTV Movie Awards | Best Comedic Performance | Clueless | Nominated |
| 1996 | National Board of Review | Best Breakthrough Performer | Clueless | Won |
| 1996 | Young Artist Awards | Best Young Leading Actress, Feature Film | Clueless | Nominated |
| 1998 | Blockbuster Entertainment Award | Favorite Supporting Actress, Sci-Fi | Batman & Robin | Nominated |
| 1998 | Golden Raspberry Awards | Worst Supporting Actress | Batman & Robin | Won |
| 1998 | Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite Movie Actress | Batman & Robin | Won |
| 2002 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Performer In An Animated Program | Braceface | Nominated |
| 2004 | Genesis Awards | Children’s TV Series | Braceface | Nominated |
| 2004 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy | Miss Match | Nominated |
| 2004 | Satellite Awards | Best Actress, Musical or Comedy Series | Miss Match | Nominated |
Alicia Silverstone Favorites
- Favorite Food – Ice Cream
Alicia Silverstone Net worth
Alicia has a net worth of $22 million dollars as of 2019. Silverstone lives in an eco-friendly house in Los Angeles, complete with solar panels and an organic vegetable garden, worth over $1.2 million that is equipped with Jacuzzi, Sauna, Gym, Cooking Island, Forest, Library, Spa, Beauty Salon, among other amenities. She owns a Toyota Prius.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Alicia Silverstone
- Instagram – aliciasilverstone
- Twitter – Alicia Silverstone
Some Lesser Known Facts About Alicia Silverstone
- Alicia’s both parents are from the United Kingdom (UK). Her father is from England and mother from Scotland.
- She started modeling at the tender age of 6, appearing in television commercials and modeling gigs.
- Her first credited acting role was on The Wonder Years, starring Fred Savage, in the January 8, 1992 episode “Road Test,” as Savage’s character’s high school “dream girl.”
- She turned down for the role of Juliet in the 1996 film Romeo + Juliet.
- In 2002, Cosmopolitan magazine named her as Fun and Fearless female.
- In 2004, Silverstone was voted “Sexiest Female Vegetarian” by PETA.
- In 2007, Silverstone appeared nude in a print advertisement and 30-second commercial for PETA championing vegetarianism, the TV spot was subsequently pulled from the Houston, Texas market by Comcast Cable.
- She can speak French fluently and her parents are English.
- In 2009, she appeared in “A Gaythering Storm”, a Funny or Die spoof Internet video parodying anti-same-sex marriage commercial “Gathering Storm”
- In 2011, Alicia was ranked #66 in Men’s Health 100 Hottest Women of All Time.
- In 2012, during the trial of Russian band Pussy Riot, she wrote a letter to Vladimir Putin asking that vegan meals be made available to all Russian prisoners.
- She was inducted into the Hair Fan’s Hall of Fame in 2014.
- Silverstone is a vegan and has published two nutrition books, The Kind Diet in 2000 and The Kind Mama in 2014.
