Jill Susanne Ritchie (born March 5, 1974) is an American former actress.
Early life
Ritchie was born Jill Susanne Ritchie in
Romeo, Michigan
Romeo is a village in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,767 at the 2020 census. Romeo is located on the rural-urban fringe of the Detroit metropolitan area, and many of its residents commute to jobs closer to th ...
, on March 5, 1974, the daughter of Susan and William "Bill" Ritchie (1941–2024), who owned multiple car dealerships.
She was raised in her father's large home on extensive property,
which included an
apple orchard
An orchard is an intentional plantation of trees or shrubs that is maintained for food production. Orchards comprise fruit- or nut-producing trees that are generally grown for commercial production. Orchards are also sometimes a feature of lar ...
and barnyard for their horses.
She is the younger sister of rapper-singer-songwriter
Kid Rock
Robert James Ritchie (born January 17, 1971), known professionally as Kid Rock, is an American musician, singer, rapper, and songwriter. After establishing himself in the Music of Detroit#Hip-hop, Detroit hip-hop scene, he broke through into m ...
.
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California (USC, SC, or Southern Cal) is a Private university, private research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1880 by Robert M. Widney, it is the oldest private research university in ...
where she graduated with a B.A. in theatre.
Career
Ritchie starred in the 2004 film '' D.E.B.S.'' portraying the role of Janet.Breakin' All the Rules
''Breakin' All the Rules'' is a 2004 American comedy film. It was directed and written by Daniel Taplitz. It stars Jamie Foxx, Morris Chestnut, Jennifer Esposito, Peter MacNicol and Gabrielle Union.
Plot
Quincy Watson (Jamie Foxx) is unceremonio ...
'' with Jamie Foxx
Eric Marlon Bishop (born December 13, 1967), known professionally as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, comedian, and singer. Known for his work in both the screen and music industries, his accolades include an Academy Award, a Grammy Award ...
as well as a guest role as Bluth family publicist Jessie in an episode of ''Arrested Development
''Arrested Development'' is an American satire, satirical television sitcom created by Mitchell Hurwitz. It follows the Bluths, a formerly wealthy, dysfunctional family and is presented in a Serial (radio and television), serialized format, inco ...
''. She co-starred in the VH1
VH1 (originally an initialism for Video Hits One) is an American basic cable television network that launched on January 1, 1985, and is currently owned by the MTV Entertainment Group unit of Paramount Global's networks division based in New Y ...
series '' I Hate My 30's'' as Mandy. She is friends with Liam Kyle Sullivan and she also appeared in his video "Let Me Borrow That Top" as Katelyn (the girl Kelly wants the top from and who was homecoming queen). Ritchie also appeared in the 2005 Disney movie '' Herbie: Fully Loaded'' as Charisma alongside actors Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Dee Lohan ( ; born July 2, 1986) is an American actress, singer, producer, and businesswoman. Born in New York City and raised on Long Island, Lohan was signed to Ford Models at age three. She appeared as a regular on the soap opera ' ...
, Michael Keaton
Michael John Douglas (born September 5, 1951), known professionally as Michael Keaton, is an American actor. He has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for an Aca ...
, and Justin Long
Justin Jacob Long (born June 2, 1978) is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his film roles, particularly in comedy and horror films, notably appearing in ''Galaxy Quest'' (1999), ''Jeepers Creepers (2001 film), Jeepers Creepers'' ( ...
.
Personal life
Ritchie married her husband Bradley Haas in May 2006. Together they have two daughters who were born in 2008 and 2010.
Filmography
Film
Television
References
External links
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1974 births
Living people
Actresses from Michigan
American film actresses
American television actresses
University of Southern California alumni
People from Romeo, Michigan
21st-century American women
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