Early Life and Education of AnnaLynne McCord: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 11, 2026

Discover the defining moments in the early life of AnnaLynne McCord. From birth to education, explore key events.

AnnaLynne McCord is an American actress and model recognized for portraying complex and often vixen-like characters. She initially rose to fame with roles such as Eden Lord in 'Nip/Tuck' and Loren Wakefield in 'American Heiress.' McCord is most notably known for her role as Naomi Clark in the television series '90210' from 2008 to 2013. In 2024, she joined the cast of 'Days of Our Lives,' earning a Daytime Emmy nomination for her performance.

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July 16, 1987: AnnaLynne McCord's Birth

On July 16, 1987, AnnaLynne McCord was born. She is an American actress and model.

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2011: Began Dating Dominic Purcell

In 2011, AnnaLynne McCord began dating actor Dominic Purcell.

2014: Split with Dominic Purcell

In 2014, AnnaLynne McCord and Dominic Purcell announced an amicable split.

2014: Revealed Sexual Assault

In 2014, AnnaLynne McCord revealed that a male acquaintance sexually assaulted her when she was 18. She broke down while filming a rape scene in 90210 as a result.

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March 2015: Aligned with No More Campaign

In March 2015, AnnaLynne McCord announced her alignment with the No More Campaign, an anti-sexual-assault and domestic abuse project, while speaking at the United Nations in support of UN Women for Peace Association (UNWFPA).

June 1, 2016: Purcell's Accident on Prison Break Set

On June 1, 2016, AnnaLynne McCord was with Dominic Purcell when he suffered a near-fatal accident on the set of Prison Break in Morocco after an iron bar fell onto his head.

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2018: Second Split with Dominic Purcell

In 2018, AnnaLynne McCord and Dominic Purcell split and stated they were on good terms.

2018: Treatment for PTSD and Child Sexual Abuse Memories

In 2018, AnnaLynne McCord was in treatment for PTSD and memories of child sexual abuse dating back to the age of 11.

September 25, 2020: Relationship with Purcell Rekindled

On September 25, 2020, Dominic Purcell confirmed on Instagram that he and AnnaLynne McCord had rekindled their relationship.

April 2021: Diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder

In April 2021, AnnaLynne McCord revealed that she had been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder.

February 2022: Released Poem on Russian Invasion of Ukraine

In February 2022, AnnaLynne McCord released a video of herself reading a poem on her Twitter postulating that if she had loved Vladimir Putin as a mother, perhaps the Russian invasion of Ukraine could have been avoided. The video received widespread criticism.