History of Neve Campbell in Timeline
Neve Campbell is a Canadian actress with a career spanning over three decades. She gained prominence as a scream queen in the late 1990s, primarily known for her roles in horror films. Campbell has also worked in Canadian and American television, as well as appearing in both blockbuster and independent films, showcasing her versatility in the entertainment industry.
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October 3, 1973: Neve Campbell's Birth
On October 3, 1973, Neve Adrianne Campbell was born. She is a Canadian actress who became known as a scream queen in the late 1990s for her roles in horror films.
1991: Coca-Cola Commercial and Cameo Appearance
In 1991, Neve Campbell appeared in a Coca-Cola commercial and promoted Coca Cola's sponsorship on Bryan Adams's Waking Up the Nation Tour. She also made an uncredited cameo appearance on the series My Secret Identity.
1992: Starring role in Catwalk
In 1992, Neve Campbell landed a starring role in the drama series Catwalk.
1992: Role in The Kids in the Hall and Catwalk
In 1992, Neve Campbell played Laura Capelli on an episode of The Kids in the Hall and landed her first starring role as Daisy in the Canadian drama series Catwalk.
1993: Role in Catwalk
In 1993, Neve Campbell continued her starring role in the drama series Catwalk.
1994: Guest Appearances on Canadian TV Shows
In 1994, Neve Campbell made guest appearances on various Canadian television shows, such as Are You Afraid of the Dark? and Kung Fu: The Legend Continues.
1994: Breakthrough Role in Party of Five
In 1994, Neve Campbell starred as Julia Salinger in the Fox teen drama series Party of Five, marking her breakthrough role.
1994: Casting in Party of Five
In 1994, Neve Campbell was cast as Julia Salinger in Party of Five and relocated to the United States to play the role.
April 3, 1995: Marriage to Jeff Colt
On April 3, 1995, Neve Campbell married Jeff Colt.
1996: Release of The Craft and Audition for Scream
In 1996, Neve Campbell starred in The Craft, which was a box office success. Director Wes Craven asked her to audition for the role of Sidney Prescott in Scream, which was also released in 1996.
1996: Starring roles in The Canterville Ghost and Scream
In 1996, Neve Campbell starred in the television film The Canterville Ghost and the horror film Scream. Scream became her breakthrough role and spawned the Scream franchise.
1996: Golden Globe Award for Party of Five
In 1996, Party of Five, starring Neve Campbell, won the Golden Globe Award for Best Drama.
1997: Reprising role in Scream 2
In 1997, Neve Campbell reprised her role as Sidney in Scream 2, which earned critical acclaim.
May 1998: Divorce from Jeff Colt
In May 1998, Neve Campbell and Jeff Colt divorced.
1998: Roles in Hairshirt, 54, The Lion King II and Wild Things
In 1998, Neve Campbell had roles in Hairshirt and 54 and voiced Kiara in the Disney animated musical film The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. She also appeared in the erotic thriller film Wild Things.
1998: Campbell Ranked in Empire's Sexiest Movie Stars List
In 1998, Neve Campbell ranked third on Empire's list of "100 Sexiest Movie Stars".
1998: Starring role in Wild Things
In 1998, Neve Campbell starred in the thriller film Wild Things.
2000: End of Party of Five Contract
In 2000, Neve Campbell did not renew her contract for a seventh season of Party of Five to pursue film work, which led to the series' end.
2000: Starring role in Scream 3
In 2000, Neve Campbell starred as Sidney Prescott in Scream 3, which marked a temporary end for the franchise after mixed reviews.
2000: Starring role in Panic and End of Party of Five
In 2000, Neve Campbell starred in the drama film Panic and she did not renew her contract for a seventh season of Party of Five, leading to the series' end.
2002: Prism Award for Last Call
In 2002, Neve Campbell won a Prism Award for Performance in TV Movie or Miniseries for her role in Last Call.
2003: Critical Praise for The Company
In 2003, Neve Campbell earned critical praise for the drama film The Company, for which she also wrote the story and served as a producer.
2004: Critical praise for When Will I Be Loved
In 2004, Neve Campbell earned critical praise for the independent film When Will I Be Loved.
2004: Starring role in When Will I Be Loved
In 2004, Neve Campbell led the independent film When Will I Be Loved, which was praised by critics.
December 2005: Engagement to John Light
In December 2005, Neve Campbell became engaged to John Light.
March 2006: West End theatre debut in Resurrection Blues
In March 2006, Neve Campbell made her West End theatre debut in a version of Arthur Miller's Resurrection Blues at the Old Vic theatre.
May 5, 2007: Marriage to John Light
On May 5, 2007, Neve Campbell married John Light in Malibu, California.
2007: Recurring Role on Medium
In 2007, Neve Campbell played a recurring role on the NBC drama thriller series Medium.
2009: Starring Role on The Philanthropist
In 2009, Neve Campbell had a starring role on NBC's short-lived series The Philanthropist.
June 30, 2010: Campbell Files for Divorce from John Light
On June 30, 2010, Neve Campbell filed for divorce from John Light in Los Angeles.
2011: Starring role in The Glass Man and Scream 4
In 2011, Neve Campbell starred in The Glass Man and made her comeback to the Scream franchise in Scream 4, which received positive reviews.
March 2012: Campbell Announces Pregnancy with First Child
In March 2012, Neve Campbell and her partner, JJ Feild, confirmed that they were expecting their first child together.
May 2012: Premiere of Singularity at Cannes Film Festival
In May 2012, Neve Campbell starred in the drama film Singularity, which premiered at Cannes Film Festival.
2012: Starring Role in Titanic: Blood and Steel
In 2012, Neve Campbell had a starring role on the miniseries Titanic: Blood and Steel.
2013: Starring role in An Amish Murder
In 2013, Neve Campbell starred in the Lifetime crime film An Amish Murder.
June 30, 2015: Announcement of role in House of Cards
On June 30, 2015, it was announced that Neve Campbell would star as LeAnn Harvey in the Netflix television drama House of Cards.
2016: Campbell Declares Herself a Socialist
In 2016, Neve Campbell declared herself a socialist in an interview.
2016: Role in House of Cards
In 2016, Neve Campbell starred in the political thriller series House of Cards.
2016: ACTRA National Award of Excellence
In 2016, Neve Campbell was honoured with the National Award of Excellence by the Association of Canadian Radio and Television Artists (ACTRA).
June 22, 2017: Announcement of role in Skyscraper
On June 22, 2017, it was reported that Neve Campbell would star in Rawson Marshall Thurber's action film Skyscraper.
2017: Role in House of Cards
In 2017, Neve Campbell starred in the political thriller series House of Cards.
June 29, 2018: Adoption of Second Son Announced
On June 29, 2018, Neve Campbell announced the adoption of her and JJ Feild's second son.
2018: Role in Hot Air
In 2018, Neve Campbell co-starred as Valerie Gannon in the independent drama film Hot Air.
2018: Return to Mainstream Film with Skyscraper
In 2018, Neve Campbell returned to mainstream film with the action thriller Skyscraper.
2018: Halloween surpasses Scream at box office
In 2018, the movie Halloween surpassed Scream's box office record.
2019: Role in Castle in the Ground
In 2019, Neve Campbell starred as Rebecca Fine in the Canadian drama film Castle in the Ground, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
2019: Role in Clouds
In 2019, it was announced that Neve Campbell would star as Laura Sobiech in the biographical musical drama film Clouds.
September 2020: Neve Campbell Confirmed to Reprise Role in Scream 5
In September 2020, Neve Campbell was confirmed to reprise her role as Sidney Prescott in the fifth Scream film. Initially hesitant due to Wes Craven's death, Campbell was convinced by the new directors' dedication to honoring his legacy.
2020: Campbell Hosts Charity Event for National Breast Cancer Foundation
In 2020, Neve Campbell and several other Scream co-stars hosted a charity event to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
2020: Starring role in Clouds
In 2020, Neve Campbell starred in the biographical drama Clouds.
2020: Release of Clouds
In 2020, the biographical musical drama film Clouds, starring Neve Campbell, was released on Disney+ to positive reviews.
February 2021: Campbell Cast in The Lincoln Lawyer
In February 2021, Neve Campbell was cast as Maggie McPherson, Mickey Haller's ex-wife, in The Lincoln Lawyer, a television adaptation for Netflix.
January 14, 2022: Release of Scream Film
On January 14, 2022, the fifth Scream film, in which Neve Campbell reprised her role as Sidney Prescott, was released. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $135 million, and Campbell's performance was highly praised.
February 2022: Campbell Signs with Gersh Agency and Anonymous Content
In February 2022, Neve Campbell signed with both the Gersh Agency and Anonymous Content.
May 13, 2022: The Lincoln Lawyer Premieres on Netflix
On May 13, 2022, The Lincoln Lawyer, a television adaptation for Netflix in which Neve Campbell was cast as Mickey Haller's ex-wife Maggie McPherson, premiered. The series entered Netflix's Top 10 that same day and was positively received by critics.
May 2022: Campbell Cast in Twisted Metal
In May 2022, Neve Campbell was cast as Raven in a recurring role for the Peacock television series adaptation of Twisted Metal.
June 2022: Campbell Announces She Will Not Return to Scream Franchise
In June 2022, Neve Campbell announced she would not be returning to the Scream franchise after salary negotiations with Paramount stalled, stating she felt undervalued.
July 2022: Campbell Appears in American Red Cross Ad
In July 2022, Neve Campbell appeared in an advertisement for the American Red Cross, playing Sidney Prescott.
August 2022: Campbell Cast in Lead Role in ABC Series Avalon
In August 2022, Neve Campbell was cast in the lead role of Detective Nicole "Nic" Searcy in the ABC series Avalon.
2022: Starring Role in The Lincoln Lawyer
In 2022, Neve Campbell starred in the crime drama series The Lincoln Lawyer.
2022: Campbell Referenced in The Weeknd's "Here We Go... Again"
In 2022, Neve Campbell was name-dropped in The Weeknd's single "Here We Go... Again" featuring Tyler, the Creator, from the album Dawn FM. The lyric references her with "I loved her right, make her scream like Neve Campbell."
2022: Retrospective review of Wild Things
In 2022, a retrospective review of Wild Things in The New York Times described Neve Campbell's character as a "femme fatale".
January 2023: Campbell Trends on Twitter Due to Scream VI Pay Dispute
In January 2023, Neve Campbell trended on Twitter after Paramount Pictures faced criticism for the Scream VI pay dispute. Fellow Scream actors defended her.
July 2023: Campbell to Executive Produce Swan Song
In July 2023, it was announced that Neve Campbell would serve as executive producer of the documentary Swan Song, about ballerina Karen Kain. The film was selected to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
July 2023: Release of Twisted Metal
In July 2023, the television series Twisted Metal, in which Neve Campbell played Raven, was released.
March 2024: Campbell Announces Return to Scream 7
In March 2024, Neve Campbell announced via Instagram that she would reprise her role as Sidney Prescott in Scream 7, expressing her appreciation for the films.
2024: Theatrical Release of Swan Song Scheduled
In 2024, Swan Song, the documentary for which Neve Campbell served as executive producer, is scheduled to have a theatrical release.
November 2025: Campbell Cast in Black Doves
In November 2025, Neve Campbell was revealed as part of the cast for the second season of the Netflix spy series Black Doves.
2025: The Lincoln Lawyer Runs for Three Seasons
As of 2025, The Lincoln Lawyer has run for three seasons, with a fourth season in development.
2025: Public Attention to Campbell's Return to Scream Franchise
In 2025, Campbell's announced return to the Scream franchise brought further public attention.
2025: Campbell Voices Polaris in X-Men '97
In 2025, Neve Campbell was chosen to voice Lorna Dane / Polaris in the second season of the animated series X-Men '97, a revival of the 1990s X-Men: The Animated Series.
February 2026: Release Date Set for Scream 7
In February 2026, Scream 7, starring Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, is set for release.
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