Estella Warren

Estella Dawn Warren (born December 23, 1978)"Estella Warren". ''Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television''. Vol. 69. Gale, 2006. Gale Biography In Context. Web. May 26, 2011. is a Canadian actress, fashion model and former synchronized swimmer. During her swimming career she was a member of the Canada national team and won three national titles. Since 1994, she has been modelling through publications such as ''Sports Illustrated'' as well as working for campaigns for such brands as Perry Ellis and Victoria's Secret.

Warren later began a career as an actress, starring in such films as Tim Burton's 2001 re-adapted film ''Planet of the Apes'' as well as television roles in ''Law & Order'', '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', and ''Beauty and the Beast''.

Early life

Estella Warren was born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, to Esther, an elementary school headmistress, and Don Warren, a used-car dealer. She is the youngest of three daughters.

Career

Synchronized swimming

In 1990, Warren moved to Toronto to train with the national synchronized swimming team. In 1995, after becoming the senior national champion, Warren had the chance to move on to the 1996 Summer Olympics. She is a three-time Canada national team champion and the solo bronze medallist at the 1995 Junior World Championships.

Fashion modeling

Estella Warren was discovered by Rhonda Broadbelt Fonte, the owner of Broadbelt & Fonte Models, in 1994 when she was a synchronized swimmer living in Ontario. Broadbelt Fonte then introduced Warren to George Gallier, the owner of American Models. She then went to New York City to shoot some photo tests. During that time, Gallier introduced her to fashion photographer Ellen Von Unwerth, who booked her for a photo shoot for ''Italian'' ''Vogue''.

She began her international modelling career with the Cacharel fragrance campaign "Eau d'Eden" in 1996, with French photographer director Jean-Paul Goude. The ''Chanel No. 5'' campaign with director Luc Besson followed in 1998; both campaigns happened while she was managed by George Gallier.

Warren has appeared on the cover of ''Vogue'', '' Vanity Fair'', ''Elle'', ''Cosmopolitan'', and in two television commercials for ''Chanel No. 5'' perfume. Warren was ranked Number 1 on '' Maxim's Hot 100 List'' in 2000 when she was 21. She was ranked Number 52 in '' FHM's'' "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" special supplement and was the November 2007 entry in ''Stuff'' magazine's pinup calendar.

Warren also has appeared in campaigns for '' UGG Australia, Andrew Marc, Perry Ellis, Nine West, Cartier, Volvo, De Beers'' and ''Cacharel'', as well as in television advertisements for ''Samsung''. Additionally, she has modelled for Victoria's Secret and hosted the television special for the 2000 ''Sports Illustrated'' Swimsuit Issue.

She posed nude for the cover of the third issue of the 3D magazine ''World's Most Beautiful'', which came out in June 2013.

Acting

Warren's films include '' Driven'' (2001), ''Planet of the Apes'' (2001), ''Kangaroo Jack'' (2003), ''The Cooler'' (2003), ''Stranger Within'' (2013) and ''Just Within Reach'' (2017).

Warren appeared in ''That '70s Show'' in 2003, as well as a two-part crossover role in ''Law & Order'' and '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' in September 2005. She also appeared in an episode of ''Ghost Whisperer'' in 2005.

Warren has appeared in music videos for INXS's "Afterglow", Blank & Jones' "Beyond Time" and Dr. Dre's "I Need a Doctor". She also appeared in the film ''Just Within Reach'' with Lenny Von Dohlen, Alex Cubis, Tami Romen and Thomas Duffy.

Personal life

Legal issues

On May 24, 2011, Warren was arrested in Los Angeles after she allegedly hit three parked cars with her Toyota Prius and then fled the scene. Police eventually found her and arrested her for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). During her arrest she allegedly kicked an officer and resisted being handcuffed. Later, at the police station where her arrest was being booked, she managed to slip her cuffs and run, but was quickly recaptured. Ultimately she was charged with DUI, hit-and-run, battery on a police officer and resisting a police officer. Her bail was set at $100,000. On August 19, 2011, Warren entered a no-contest plea to the drunken driving charge and the other charges were dropped; she was ordered to a residential rehab facility for four months.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department recorded Warren's date of birth as December 23, 1970. Although Warren's 1978 birth year is well established, some news sources then reported that she was born in 1970 or cited her age as if she were born that year.

In 2017, Warren was arrested for domestic violence after allegedly throwing cleaning fluid at her boyfriend.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music Videos

References

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Warren, Estella
1978 births
21st-century Canadian actresses
Actresses from Ontario
Female models from Ontario
Canadian film actresses
Canadian television actresses
Canadian synchronized swimmers
Living people
Sportspeople from Peterborough, Ontario