Actress Elizabeth Banks, who is smoking hot, has had one heck of a career in the film industry! She's tackled everything, from her role in Spider-Man to getting naughty in Zack and Miri Make a Porno and slaying it as Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games. Beyond her stunning looks, her acting prowess lights up the screen! She also ventured into television, earning well-deserved Emmy nods for her guest appearances on 30 Rock and Modern Family.

Also, Elizabeth Banks is a boss babe as a co-founder of Brownstone Productions. Elizabeth Banks took the director's chair by storm with Pitch Perfect 2 in 2015 and later kicked some serious ass with a Charlie's Angels reboot. Damn, she's one badass lady in the entertainment biz! Let’s explore her life!

From Baseball to Hollywood Stardom

From a young age, Elizabeth demonstrated her acting chops by stepping into the spotlight on Nickelodeon's 'Finders Keepers.' This early exposure made her curious about acting, sparking her desire to return to television screens.

She broke family barriers with a college honors degree. Starting at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, she ventured into acting, adopting the name Banks to avoid confusion. Her screen journey began in 1998 with ""Surrender Dorothy,"" leading to roles in major films like ""Spider-Man,"" ""Catch Me If You Can,"" and ""Seabiscuit.""

Her outstanding performances in these early films garnered the attention of Hollywood producers and directors for future projects. She had the opportunity to appear in television series like ""Comanche Moon"" and ""Scrubs.""

In 2000, the aspiring actress appeared in an episode of the popular and globally renowned television series ""Sex and the City."" The same year, she starred in the movie ""Shaft,"" securing one of the leading roles.

In the subsequent years, Elizabeth remained actively engaged in developing her career in film and television. She starred in projects such as ""Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,"" ""Spider-Man"" and ""Spider-Man 2,"" ""Catch Me If You Can,"" ""Without a Trace,"" ""Heights,"" ""Sisters,"" and ""The 40-Year-Old Virgin.""

From 2006 to 2009, the television series ""Scrubs"" was on air. In this program, Banks appeared in seventeen episodes, portraying the character of Dr. Kim Briggs. Simultaneously, she expanded her filmography with roles in projects like ""Spider-Man 3: The Enemy in Reflection,"" ""Fred Claus,"" ""Santa's Brother,"" ""Yes, No, Probably,"" ""Man on a Ledge,"" and ""The Uninvited.""

Elizabeth Banks rose to stardom with ""The Hunger Games"" in 2012, and her role in ""Power Rangers"" boosted her fame.

In 2012, she produced and starred in the successful musical comedy ""Pitch Perfect,"" which tells the story of a female music group and a university competition. In 2019, she had a project in the horror genre titled ""Burn, Burn Clear."" It's also worth noting that Elizabeth showcased her voice-acting skills.

A Love That Lasted: Hollywood's Enduring Romance

The actress is a proud mother of two. Her journey as a mom began in 2011 at 37 when she and her husband, Max Handelman, welcomed their first child, Felix Handelman, via surrogacy. They embraced parenthood again in November 2012, when their second son, Magnus Mitchell Handelman, was born through surrogacy when she was 38.

A Life of Jewish Influence: A 15-Year Connection and Political Views

2016 Banks actively supported Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, participating in a rendition of Rachel Platten's single ""Fight Song"" alongside other celebrities at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. She has openly identified as a feminist. In September 2020, Banks encouraged her Instagram followers to contact VoteRiders for information and assistance with voter ID. During that month, she used her social media influence to participate in the VoteRiders #IDCheck Challenge and increase awareness about the demands for voter identification in the upcoming presidential election.

Award-Winning Career: A Legacy of Success

● CinemaCon (2013 and 2015): Double the glory for Elizabeth Banks at CinemaCon, proving she's a heavyweight in the film biz.

● Golden Raspberry Awards (2014): Elizabeth Banks took it like a champ at the Golden Raspberry Awards in 2014, proving she can laugh off the good and bad times in her career.

● MTV Movie Awards (2012 and 2015): Elizabeth Banks owned the MTV Movie Awards in 2012 and 2015, proving she's hooked the young crowd and knows how to connect through her wicked movie roles.

● Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards (2009): Elizabeth Banks owned the scene at the 2009 Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards, where she was hailed as a trailblazing goddess and a fierce advocate for the ladies in Tinseltown.

● Young Hollywood Awards (2003): In 2003, Elizabeth Banks was the fresh face making waves in Hollywood, a true gem hinting at her massive potential in the entertainment world.

MTV Kisses, Razzies, and More

Back in 2003, she totally rocked the Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination list with her fantastic performance in ""Seabiscuit.""

Then, in 2006, the MTV Movie Awards noticed her amazing chemistry in ""Invincible"" and nominated her for Best Kiss. The Fangoria Chainsaw Awards also thought her performance in ""Slither"" was like the ""worst relationship ever.""

In 2008, her role in ""W."" got the attention of the Detroit Film Critics Society, and they nominated her for Best Supporting Actress.

Fast forward to 2009, and she won the Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards. They gave her the Face of the Future Award. Plus, her role in ""The Uninvited"" got a spooky nomination for Best Supporting Actress from the Fright Meter Awards.

Then, in 2011, her quick cameo in ""30 Rock"" got not one but two nominations: one from the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series and another from the Gold Derby Awards for Best Comedy Guest Actress.

2012 was epic! She won the MTV Movie Awards for Best On-Screen Transformation in ""The Hunger Games."" She also got nominated at the Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie: Female Scene Stealer. Her cameo in ""30 Rock"" got her another Emmy Awards nod.

In 2013, her role in ""Movie 43"" got her a hilarious win at the Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Director. She also got the Excellence in Acting award at CinemaCon. Her transformation in ""The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"" got her another nod at the MTV Movie Awards for Best On-Screen Transformation.

The San Diego Film Critics Society nominated her for Best Supporting Actress. Her guest appearance in ""Modern Family"" got her set at the Online Film & Television Association Awards and the Gold Derby Awards for Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series and Best Comedy Guest Actress, respectively.

In 2014, her voice talents in ""The Lego Movie"" got her nominated at the BTVA Awards for Best Female Lead Vocal Performance and Best Vocal Ensemble. She won the BTVA People's Choice Awards for Best Female Lead Vocal Performance and Best Vocal Ensemble.

Elizabeth Bank's supporting role in ""Love & Mercy"" got her many nominations at different awards. She even won the Las Vegas Film Critics Society's award for Best Supporting Actress and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Virtuoso Award. She also got nominated at the Satellite Awards for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture.

2015, she got the Breakthrough Filmmaker of the Year award at CinemaCon. She also won at the MTV Movie Awards for Best On-Screen Transformation in ""The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1."" Her guest appearance in ""Modern Family"" got her another nod at the Online Film & Television Association Awards and the Gold Derby Awards. She was also nominated at the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. Plus, her work in ""Pitch Perfect 2"" got her a nomination for the Golden Raspberry Awards Razzie Redeemer Award.

In 2016, she was all about the gaming world. Her work in ""Lego Dimensions"" got her the BTVA Awards for Best Vocal Ensemble in a Video Game, and she also snagged the BTVA People's Choice Awards for the same category.

In 2017, she got a nomination at the Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie Villain for her role in ""Power Rangers."" Elizabeth Banks' journey through the world of film and entertainment shows that she's not just a fantastic actress. Still, she's also super cool and talented!

Brownstone Productions and the Charlie's Angels Controversy

In January 2015, the company inked a two-year first-look deal with Universal Pictures spanning 2015 to 2017. Then, in June 2015, they established a multi-year production deal with Warner Bros. Television.

In 2019, they renewed their first-look deal with Universal Pictures and kept their production deal with Warner Bros. Television.

Fast forward to June 2021, they made another move by signing a multi-project development and first-look podcasting deal with Audible, a part of Amazon, Inc.

Elizabeth Banks encountered a significant setback in Hollywood. She directed the ""Charlie's Angels"" remake, which didn't make enough money to cover its $48 million budget. The movie only earned about $73 million at the box office. This sparked debates about feminism in the film industry and the movie's quality. During this time, Banks feared for her career.

• Versatile Talent
• Producer/Director
• Women's Advocate
• Award Winner
• Entrepreneur
• Commercial Setback
• Industry Challenges

• Industry Challenges
• Mixed Reviews as a Director