Reneé Rapp‘s career has been on the rise for some time now, not only in acting but also as she has ventured into singing. One of her latest projects is one of the most anticipated films: the new musical version of Mean Girls, where she portrays the iconic Regina George.
The comedy remake has been directed by Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne in their debut as feature film directors, based on a script by Tina Fey. The story is based on the Broadway musical of the same name, which also starred the young star who won the Best Actress award at the 2018 Jimmy Awards.
Before diving into the adventure of portraying one of cinema’s most iconic villains, she experimented with the TV series format and was one of the leads in the HBO Max show, The Sex Lives of College Girls, which already has three seasons and could be heading for a fourth.
How old is Reneé Rapp?
Reneé Rapp is not only one of the most popular actresses of the moment but also one of the rising young talents who has been making a strong impact in the entertainment and art industry. The star is currently 23 years old, as she was born on January 10, 2000, in Huntersville.
Reneé Rapp, Angourie Rice, Bebe Wood and Avantika in Mean Girls. (Source: IMDb)
Who is Reneé Rapp dating?
The young actress has declared herself bisexual on several occasions but has not confessed if she is currently in a relationship and, if so, who it might be. However, in August 2023, she revealed to People:
“I swore up and down that I would never have a public relationship, and then I found someone I really loved and who made me feel truly safe and comfortable. So, I started posting with this person, and then it became a whole thing. Now I think, damn, I have to deal with the consequences of my own actions by publicly labeling someone as my partner“.
Previously, in 2019, she was linked to Broadway actor Antonio Cipriano. Both posted photos together on their Instagram profiles until 2021, which is believed to be when they decided to go their separate ways. Despite this, they still follow each other on social media.
When did Reneé Rapp become a singer?
Reneé has been connected to music, theater, and the arts since a very young age. She released her first EP, titled “Everything to Everyone”, in November 2022, and it quickly became one of her early successes in the industry. After attending Hopewell High School in Huntersville for three years, she transferred to the Northwest School of the Arts.
Reneé Rapp performs onstage during TikTok In The Mix on December 10, 2023. (Source: Rich Fury/Getty Images for TikTok)
There, her theater teacher, Corey Mitchell, stated that “Rapp has a special distinction. When vocal ability is combined with a visceral feeling that can touch the audience and truly move them, it makes a difference”. She always kept singing and melodies in mind.
In 2023, she released her first album, “Snow Angel”, which features 12 songs. The album has two versions, and for the deluxe edition, several melodies and remixes, such as “Tummy Hurts” have been added, along with three new songs.
How did Reneé Rapp get to Broadway?
Rapp entered the world of theater when she was just a child, but her major recognition came after her grand debut on Broadway. In 2018, she even managed to win the Bloomé Award for Best Actress in Charlotte, the main musical theater award in Charlotte, for her portrayal of Sandra in the school production of Big Fish.
Undoubtedly, this role opened doors to other theatrical projects. However, her significant breakthrough came after playing Regina George in the musical Mean Girls. The young star took on the role in 2019 and quickly became one of the top choices, shining in an unparalleled way.
She won the award for Best Actress at the tenth annual Jimmy Awards in New York City, surpassing over 40 other nominees. This victory earned her a $10,000 scholarship, and Laura Benanti, the actress who presented the award, said, “I will never be as confident as that 18-year-old”.
Furthermore, the coverage of the Jimmy Awards by New York Magazine affirmed in its pages that the star “set the stage on fire” with her winning performance, “prompting the Mean Girls stars to collectively start sleeping with one eye open”. Undoubtedly, she has gained great popularity and is recognized as a young mega-talented individual.
What is Reneé Rapp’s net worth?
The young actress has entered the category of figures who have experienced a significant rise, and this has also resulted in her accumulating a substantial sum of money. Currently, she possesses a fortune of almost $6 million, according to various sources such as CAknowledge. Additionally, it is estimated that she earns a salary of nearly $1 million in certain productions.
The exact amount she received for her role as Regina George in the new musical cinematic version of Mean Girls is not known, but many believe she will receive a substantial paycheck, especially given her status as one of the current “it girls”. Her career in the music industry and collaborations with some brands is another one of her many sources of income.
