History of Bella Thorne in Timeline
Annabella Avery Thorne is a multifaceted American entertainer known for her work in acting, singing, and writing. She gained early fame through her roles in the television series "Dirty Sexy Money" and "My Own Worst Enemy." Her performance in the latter earned her critical acclaim in the form of a Young Artist Award.
October 8, 1997: Birth of Annabella Avery Thorne
Annabella Avery Thorne, known professionally as Bella Thorne, was born on October 8, 1997, in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
2003: Early Foray into Film
Bella Thorne's first appearance on screen was an uncredited role as a sidelines fan in the 2003 film "Stuck on You."
2006: Release of Original "Midnight Sun" Film
The Japanese film "Midnight Sun," which inspired the 2018 remake starring Bella Thorne, was originally released in 2006.
April 2007: Tragic Loss of Father
Bella Thorne experienced a significant personal loss in April 2007 when her father, Delancey Reinaldo "Rey" Thorne, passed away in a tragic traffic accident.
2007: Bella Thorne's Television Debut
Bella Thorne landed her first major television role as Margaux Darling in the second season of the television series "Dirty Sexy Money" in 2007.
2008: Award-Winning Performance in "My Own Worst Enemy"
In 2008, Bella Thorne starred in the drama series "My Own Worst Enemy", for which she won a Young Artist Award for her role as Ruthy Spivey.
2008: Release of "Mostly Ghostly"
The film "Mostly Ghostly," in which Bella Thorne later starred in the sequel, was released in 2008.
October 2009: Landing the Role of CeCe Jones
Bella Thorne secured the role of CeCe Jones in the Disney Channel series "Shake It Up" in October 2009.
2009: Venturing into Web Series and Horror
Bella Thorne expanded her acting repertoire in 2009 by starring in the web series "Little Monk" and taking on a role in the horror film "Forget Me Not".
April 2010: Overcoming Dyslexia Through Reading
Bella Thorne shared in April 2010 that she had made significant progress in overcoming her dyslexia through dedicated reading efforts.
July 2010: Start of Production for "Shake It Up"
Production for the Disney Channel series "Shake It Up," starring Bella Thorne, commenced in July 2010 in Hollywood, California.
November 7, 2010: Premiere of "Shake It Up"
The Disney Channel sitcom "Shake It Up," featuring Bella Thorne as CeCe Jones, premiered on November 7, 2010.
2010: Breakthrough Role in Disney Channel's "Shake It Up"
Bella Thorne rose to prominence in 2010 for her role as CeCe Jones in the Disney Channel series "Shake It Up", a role that brought her numerous accolades and nominations.
September 29, 2011: "Shake It Up" Season 2 Extended
The popularity of "Shake It Up" led to Disney Channel increasing the episode order for the second season to 26 episodes on September 29, 2011.
November 2011: Beginning of Relationship with Tristan Klier
Bella Thorne began dating Tristan Klier, a student at the time, in November 2011.
2011: Musical Debut with "Watch Me"
Bella Thorne launched her music career in 2011 with the release of her debut single, "Watch Me," which achieved chart success.
June 4, 2012: Renewal of "Shake It Up" for Season 3
Disney Channel announced the renewal of "Shake It Up" for a third season on June 4, 2012.
August 17, 2012: "Shake It Up: Made In Japan" Special
A special 90-minute episode of "Shake It Up", titled "Made In Japan," aired on August 17, 2012, serving as the season two finale.
2012: Release of Debut EP "Made in Japan"
Bella Thorne released her debut EP, titled "Made in Japan," in 2012.
March 30, 2013: Signing with Hollywood Records
Bella Thorne's musical career took a step forward when she officially signed with Hollywood Records on March 30, 2013.
April 23, 2013: Debut Album Announcement
Bella Thorne shared news of her upcoming debut album, set to feature eleven songs, on April 23, 2013.
July 25, 2013: "Shake It Up" Cancellation Announced
Disney Channel made the announcement on July 25, 2013, that "Shake It Up" would conclude after its third season.
2013: Conclusion of "Shake It Up"
The Disney Channel series "Shake It Up", starring Bella Thorne, came to an end after three successful seasons in 2013.
October 19, 2014: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Appearance
On October 19, 2014, Bella Thorne appeared in an episode titled "The Book of Shadows" on the fifteenth season of the crime drama series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
2014: Release of "Autumn Falls"
Bella Thorne added "published author" to her resume with the 2014 release of "Autumn Falls," the first in a young adult novel series about a teen girl, diaries, and the supernatural.
2014: End of Relationship with Tristan Klier
Bella Thorne and Tristan Klier's relationship ended in 2014.
2014: Feature Film Appearances
Bella Thorne appeared in notable feature films in 2014, including "Blended".
2014: Release of Second EP "Jersey"
Bella Thorne's second EP, "Jersey," was released in 2014.
June 1, 2015: Casting in "Shovel Buddies"
It was announced on June 1, 2015, that Bella Thorne would star in the AwesomenessTV film "Shovel Buddies" as Kate.
June 30, 2015: Release of "The Frog Kingdom"
The animated film "The Frog Kingdom," featuring Bella Thorne as the voice of the Frog Princess, was released on demand and DVD on June 30, 2015.
2015: Beginning of Relationship with Gregg Sulkin
Bella Thorne and Gregg Sulkin started dating in 2015.
2015: Expanding Filmography
Bella Thorne further expanded her filmography in 2015 with roles in movies such as "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip" and "The DUFF".
2015: Film Roles and "The DUFF"
Bella Thorne took on various film roles in 2015, including a part in the teen comedy "The DUFF."
2015: Release of "Autumn's Kiss"
The second book in Bella Thorne's young adult series, "Autumn's Kiss," was released in 2015, continuing the story of Autumn's journey.
August 2016: Breakup with Gregg Sulkin and Coming Out
Bella Thorne's relationship with English actor Gregg Sulkin ended in August 2016, shortly after which she publicly came out as bisexual.
October 11, 2016: Release of "Shovel Buddies"
The movie "Shovel Buddies," starring Bella Thorne, was released on iTunes on October 11, 2016.
2016: Release of "Autumn's Wish"
Bella Thorne completed her "Autumn" trilogy in 2016 with the release of "Autumn's Wish," bringing the story of the diary-writing teen to a close.
2016: Role in "Boo! A Madea Halloween"
Bella Thorne took on the role of Rain in the Tyler Perry film "Boo! A Madea Halloween" in 2016.
March 2017: Joining the Cast of "Assassination Nation"
Bella Thorne joined the cast of the dark comedy "Assassination Nation" in March 2017.
September 2017: Beginning of Relationship with Tana Mongeau
Bella Thorne's polyamorous relationship with Tana Mongeau began in September 2017.
September 2017: Publicly Discussing Dyslexia
In September 2017, Bella Thorne openly shared her experience with dyslexia, revealing that she was diagnosed in first grade and faced bullying because of it.
2017: Diverse Film Roles and "Famous in Love"
In 2017, Bella Thorne showcased her versatility with roles in films like "Amityville: The Awakening" and the start of "The Babysitter" film series. She also took on the lead role in the drama series "Famous in Love".
January 2018: Revealing Past Abuse
In a courageous move, Bella Thorne took to Instagram in January 2018 to disclose that she had endured physical and sexual abuse as a child.
March 23, 2018: Release of "Midnight Sun"
The romantic drama "Midnight Sun," starring Bella Thorne and featuring her original music, premiered on March 23, 2018, based on the 2006 Japanese film of the same name.
August 2018: Launch of Filthy Fangs Record Label and Partnership with Epic/Sony
Bella Thorne launched her record label, Filthy Fangs, in August 2018 and announced a partnership deal with Epic/Sony to work on her debut studio album.
September 21, 2018: Release of "Assassination Nation"
The black comedy film "Assassination Nation," starring Bella Thorne, hit theaters on September 21, 2018.
2018: Conclusion of "Famous in Love"
The drama series "Famous in Love", starring Bella Thorne, concluded in 2018.
February 2019: End of Relationship with Tana Mongeau
Bella Thorne's relationship with Tana Mongeau came to an end in February 2019.
April 2019: End of Relationship with Mod Sun and Beginning of Relationship with Benjamin Mascolo
Bella Thorne's relationship with Mod Sun ended, and she began dating Italian singer Benjamin Mascolo in April 2019.
June 2019: Bella Thorne Handles Nude Photo Leak and Addresses Deepfakes
In June 2019, Bella Thorne took control after hackers stole nude photos of her and attempted extortion. She chose to release the photos herself. Later that year, she spoke out against the harmful trend of pornographic deepfakes.
July 2019: Publication of "The Life of a Wannabe Mogul: Mental Disarray Vol. 1"
Bella Thorne's collection of autobiographical poetry, "The Life of a Wannabe Mogul: Mental Disarray Vol. 1," was published by Rare Bird Books in July 2019, showcasing her writing beyond fiction.
August 2019: Pornhub Directorial Debut Announcement
In August 2019, Pornhub announced Bella Thorne's directorial debut with the film "Her & Him."
November 2019: Vision Award Win at Pornhub Awards
Bella Thorne won a Vision Award for "Her & Him" at the second annual Pornhub Awards in November 2019, also revealing her partnership with Pornhub for algorithm improvement.
2019: Bella Thorne Named One of BBC's 100 Women
Bella Thorne received recognition for her impact and influence in 2019 when she was included in the BBC's prestigious list of 100 influential women.
2019: Sharing Details of Abuse
Bella Thorne showed further bravery in 2019 when she provided more details about the abuse she suffered, revealing that it began when she was six years old.
2019: Directorial Debut with "Her & Him"
In 2019, Bella Thorne made her directorial debut with the adult film "Her & Him," which received positive reviews and earned her a Pornhub Visionary Award.
June 12, 2020: Release of "Infamous"
The heist-thriller "Infamous," starring Bella Thorne and Jake Manley, was released on June 12, 2020, with Thorne receiving critical acclaim for her performance.
August 2020: Joining OnlyFans and Controversy
Bella Thorne joined OnlyFans in August 2020, becoming the platform's top earner, but sparked controversy for content and pricing, leading to policy changes and debate around sex work.
November 2020: Release of "Girl" and "Chick Fight"
November 2020 saw the release of two films starring Bella Thorne: the thriller "Girl," where her performance was praised, and the action comedy "Chick Fight" alongside Malin Akerman.
2020: Critically Acclaimed Roles and "The Babysitter" Sequel
Bella Thorne received critical acclaim for her performances in films such as "Infamous" in 2020. The sequel to "The Babysitter" was also released in the same year.
March 2021: Engagement to Benjamin Mascolo
Bella Thorne and Benjamin Mascolo announced their engagement in March 2021.
2021: High Earnings on OnlyFans and Continued Content Creation
Bella Thorne continued to be a top earner on OnlyFans in 2021, generating substantial income while also pursuing other film projects.
2021: Various Acting Roles and Executive Producing
Bella Thorne took on multiple acting roles in 2021, including appearing in "Paradise City" and taking the lead in films like "Habit" and "Leave Not One Alive," while also stepping into the role of executive producer.
2021: Bella Thorne Expresses Lifelong Passion for Horror
In 2021, during an interview with Bloody Disgusting, Bella Thorne shared that she has been a dedicated fan of the horror genre throughout her life.
June 2022: Split from Benjamin Mascolo
Bella Thorne and Benjamin Mascolo officially announced their split in June 2022, ending their engagement.
May 2023: Engagement to Mark Emms
Bella Thorne announced her engagement to entrepreneur Mark Emms in May 2023.
