Alexandra Shipp Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Facts, Biography

Publish date: 2024-06-26
Alexandra Shipp Quick Info
Height5 ft 6 in
Weight56 kg
Date of BirthJuly 16, 1991
Zodiac SignCancer
Eye ColorDark Brown

Alexandra Shipp is an American actress who is known for playing roles in famous films like X-Men franchise, starting with X-Men: Apocalypse and 2018 romantic comedy film Love, Simon. She rose to fame after portraying the real-life musician Aaliyah in the 2014 film Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B. Shipp is also a songwriter, pianist, and a guitar player. She has a huge social media fan base with more than 300k followers on Instagram and over 150k followers on Twitter.

Born Name

Alexandra Ruth Shipp

Nick Name

Allie, Alex

Sun Sign

Cancer

Born Place

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Shipp attended Squaw Peak Elementary School and St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.

Occupation

Actress, Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist

Family

Manager

Alexandra is represented by William Morris Endeavor Entertainment (Talent and Literary Agency), Beverly Hills, California, U.S.

Genre

Pop

Instruments

Vocals, Guitar, Piano

Labels

Unsigned

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm

Weight

56 kg or 123.5 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

She has dated –

  • James McAvoy (2016) – Alexandra was rumored to be dating her X-Men co-star James McAvoy in 2016.

    • Race / Ethnicity

    Multiracial

    She is of African-American descent on her father’s side and has English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry on her mother’s side.

    Hair Color

    Black (Natural)

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Sporting different hairstyles (Curly, Short, Bald)

    Brand Endorsements

    She has appeared in the M&M’s TV commercial in 2016.

    Best Known For

    As a Singer

    While being cast as the famous singer Aaliyah in the 2014 movie Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, Alexandra contributed her voice to some of the scenes where Aaliyah was shown singing.

    First Film

    She made her theatrical film debut in the animated comedy film Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel in 2009.

    First TV Show

    Shipp made her first TV show appearance starring as Ashley on the romantic drama comedy series Switched at Birth in 2011.

    Personal Trainer

    She has trained with personal trainer Holly Lawson for her role in the movie X-Men: Apocalypse.

    Alexandra Shipp Facts

  • She was scouted by a talent manager at the age of 14.
  • Shipp played a guest role on the American sitcom Victorious with Victoria Justice in 2012.
  • Apart from acting, she is also a songwriter, pianist, and a guitar player.
  • She relocated to Los Angeles, California to chase her acting dream at the age of 17.
  • Shipp portrayed real-life musician Aaliyah in the 2014 film Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, which is considered as the most prominent role of her acting career.
  • She has pet dogs named Kali and Layla.
  • Follow Alexandra Shipp on Instagram and Twitter.

    • Featured Image by Alexandra Shipp / Instagram

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