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TODAY’S CLUE: T = P
ANSWER: “I’M PRETTY DRAWN TO THE PEOPLE WHO ARE THEMSELVES ON AND OFF CAMERA. THOSE ARE THE PEOPLE THAT I REALLY RESONATE WITH.” — RENEE RAPP
Reneé Rapp
January 10, 2000 • 26 years old • American Singer, Songwriter & Actress
Overview
Reneé Rapp is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who first gained national attention on the stage. After breaking through as Regina George in the Broadway musical Mean Girls, she moved into television, film, and a successful career as a pop recording artist.
North Carolina Beginnings
Rapp was born in Huntersville, North Carolina, and developed her talents in music and theater while still in school. In 2018, she won the Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress, an achievement that helped launch her professional stage career.
Mean Girls
Rapp made her Broadway breakthrough as Regina George in Mean Girls, taking over the role in 2019. She later returned to the character for the 2024 musical film adaptation, bringing one of her signature stage performances to the big screen.
The Sex Lives of College Girls
Rapp gained another large audience as Leighton Murray in the comedy series The Sex Lives of College Girls. She appeared on the series from 2021 to 2024, helping establish her as a television performer while her music career was also beginning to take off.
From Acting to Pop Music
Rapp released her debut EP, Everything to Everyone, in 2022, followed by her first full length album, Snow Angel, in 2023. Her music blends pop with rock and R&B influences, showcasing the powerful voice that first helped bring her attention as a stage performer.
Bite Me
Rapp continued building her recording career with her second studio album, Bite Me, released in 2025. Her growing catalog, concert tours, screen roles, and Broadway beginnings have made her a performer whose career crosses music, television, film, and theater.
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