Clementine Ford
Clementine Shepherd Ford (born June 29, 1979) is an American actress known for her appearance as Molly Kroll on Showtime's The L Word. In April 2009, she joined the cast of the soap opera The Young and the Restless in the role of Mackenzie Browning. She left the show in 2010.
Clementine Ford | |
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 Ford in May 2010 | |
| Born | Clementine Shepherd Ford June 29, 1979 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Other names | Clementine Ford-Wilcox |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse(s) |
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| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Cybill Shepherd (mother) |
Early life and career
Ford is the daughter of actress Cybill Shepherd and nightclub entertainer David Ford. Ford has two half-siblings, Molly "Ariel" Shepherd Oppenheim and Cyrus "Zack" Shepherd Oppenheim from her mother's remarriage to chiropractor Bruce Oppenheim.[1]
Ford made her acting debut on her mother's eponymous sitcom in 1998. That same year, she was named Miss Golden Globe and assisted at the 56th Golden Globe Awards ceremony.[2] Ford made her film debut in a bit role in 1999 in the teen comedy film American Pie. She has since had supporting roles in Bring It On (2000) and Cherry Falls (2000). From 2007 to 2009, she portrayed Molly Kroll (the daughter of Phyllis Kroll, who was played by Shepherd) on the Showtime drama series The L Word. In 2009, she won the role of Mackenzie Browning on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. She left the series in 2010. In June 2011, Ford featured in People magazine for embracing her real body.[3]
In March 2012, it was announced that Ford would star in the stage play Phantoms Go Down. The play was written by Ford's half-sister, Ariel Shepherd-Oppenheim.[4]
Personal life
In 2011, Ford stated that she was a vegan.[3]
Relationships and marriages
In 2000, Ford married Canadian actor Chad Todhunter. They divorced in 2004.
In March 2009, Ford revealed that she is bisexual in an interview with Diva magazine.[5] In May 2009, Ford told Soap Opera Digest that she was in a relationship with musician and record producer Linda Perry.[6] Their relationship ended in 2011.[7]
In May 2012, Ford announced her engagement to actor Cyrus Wilcox. The couple married in April 2013. She gave birth to the couple's first child in March 2014, and to their second child on September 13, 2016.[8]
Stage
- Phantoms Go Down (2012) – Rosalind
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | American Pie | Computer Girl | |
| 2000 | Cherry Falls | Annette Duwald | |
| 2000 | Bring It On | New Pope Cheerleader #2 | |
| 2004 | Last Goodbye | Agnes Shelby | |
| 2010 | The Latin & The Gringo | Deb | |
| 2014 | Girltrash: All Night Long | Xan | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Cybill | Leah Addison | 2 episodes |
| 2003 | Crossing Jordan | Young Woman | Episode: "Dead Wives' Club" |
| 2004 | House | Samantha Campbell | Episode: "Fidelity" |
| 2007–2009 | The L Word | Molly Kroll | 9 episodes |
| 2009–2010 | The Young and the Restless | Mackenzie Browning | 63 episodes |
References
- Toepfer, Susan (December 21, 1987). "Twinkle, Twinkle, Cybill's Stars". People. 28 (25). ISSN 0093-7673.
- "Miss/Mr. Golden Globe". Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Archived from the original on December 14, 2008. Retrieved September 6, 2008.
- Hamm, Liza; Herndon, Jessica; Wedemeyer, Jessica (June 27, 2011). "Real Bodies, Real Sizes". People. 75 (25). ISSN 0093-7673.
- Jarchow, Boo (March 14, 2012). "Clementine Ford Stars in 'Phantoms Go Down' by Ariel Shepherd-Oppenheim - Video". SheWired. Here Media. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
- Fairman, Michael (March 31, 2009). "Clementine Sets the Record "Straight"". advocate.com. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- Owens, Devin (May 26, 2009). "Ford Fusion". Soap Opera Digest.
- Comingore, Aly (April 20, 2011). "Five Questions With Linda Perry". independent.com. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- Young, Candace (September 15, 2016). "Clementine Ford reveals baby news with husband Cyrus Wilcox". Soaps.com.