Nicole Houston “Nikki” Reed(born May 17, 1988)is an American film and television actress, and screenwriter. She became known in 2003, after the release of the film Thirteen, for which she co-wrote the screenplay. Reed has since appeared in several films, including Lords of Dogtown and Mini’s First Time. She also portrays Rosalie Hale in The Twilight Saga.

Daughter of Seth Reed
Thirteen (2003), which was written by Reed and the director, is a partially autobiographical film about Reed’s rebellious life as a thirteen year old.
According to an interview with Yen magazine, Nikki’s father, Seth Reed, is of Jewish heritage, while her mother, Cheryl Houston, a hairdresser, has Italian and Cherokee Native American ancestry. Nikki was raised mostly in her father’s Jewish religion.
Has an older brother, Nathan August Reed, who was born on November 23, 1986.
Her parents divorced when she was just two years old
She grew up in Culver City, California, where her mother still resides.
Nikki wrote the script for Thirteen (2003) in six days while she was on Winter Holiday.
She loves to go horseback riding
She moved out on her own when she was 14.
Close friends with Thirteen (2003) co-star Evan Rachel Wood, and with director Catherine Hardwicke.
Lived in Ruma, IL for 1 year. Did not live in IL at any other time but does visit once a year if possible.
Boyfriend of 6 months is Paris Kasidokostas Latsis [July 2009].
Her favorite food is sushi.
Close friends with Twilight co-stars Kellan Lutz, Taylor Lautner, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Kristen Stewart, Ashley Greene, and Jackson Rathbone.
Her brother is a professional photographer.
Engaged to Paul McDonald [June 5, 2011].
Ranked #42 in the 2009 Maxim “Hot 100 Women” list.