Shay Mitchell is a Canadian actress, model, and entrepreneur, best known for her breakout role as Emily Fields in the long-running teen drama series Pretty Little Liars. Beyond her successful acting career, which includes prominent roles in projects like You and Dollface, Mitchell has established herself as a significant influencer and business leader. She founded the popular travel luggage brand Béis in 2018, which has seen substantial commercial success. Mitchell has also built a large digital presence, utilizing social media platforms to engage with a global fanbase and document her lifestyle and travel experiences. Her transition from television stardom to successful brand ownership highlights her versatility, as she continues to influence both the entertainment industry and the fashion and travel retail markets.
April 10, 1987: Birth of Shay Mitchell
On April 10, 1987, Shannon Ashley Garcia Mitchell, known professionally as Shay Mitchell, was born.
2009: Early Acting Career and Music Video Appearance
In 2009, Shay Mitchell launched her professional acting career with cameo roles in the Canadian teen series Degrassi: The Next Generation and the police drama Rookie Blue, while also appearing in the music video for the song Hold My Hand by Sean Paul.
2010: Premiere of Pretty Little Liars
In 2010, Shay Mitchell began her role as Emily Fields in the mystery thriller drama series Pretty Little Liars, which served as a significant milestone in her career.
2010: Appeared in Aaron Stone
In 2010, Shay Mitchell gained acting experience by appearing in a four-episode arc as the character Irina Webber on the Disney XD television series Aaron Stone.
2011: Pantene Partnership and YouTube Channel Creation
During 2011, Shay Mitchell signed a contract with Procter & Gamble to serve as the spokesperson for their Pantene Nature Fusion shampoo line and also launched her own YouTube channel to share lifestyle content.
2011: Young Hollywood Award Win
In 2011, Shay Mitchell received a Young Hollywood Award for her breakout role as Emily Fields in the television series Pretty Little Liars.
2014: End of Support for Somaly Mam Foundation
In 2014, Shay Mitchell concluded her support for the Somaly Mam Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to combating sex trafficking, following the organization's decision to cease its operations.
2014: Named Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire
In 2014, Shay Mitchell received significant recognition for her public persona when she was dubbed the Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire magazine.
2015: Included on the Maxim Hot 100 List
During 2015, Shay Mitchell gained further media attention by being featured on the Maxim Hot 100 list, highlighting her status as a fashion icon.
2015: Publication of Bliss
In 2015, Shay Mitchell made her debut as an author by co-writing the young adult novel Bliss alongside Michaela Blaney.
2016: Feature film debut and comedy appearance
In 2016, Shay Mitchell achieved her feature film debut in the musical drama Dreamland and also appeared in the comedy film Mother's Day.
2016: Film Career Breakthrough
In 2016, Shay Mitchell achieved significant career milestones by making her feature film debut in the musical drama 'Dreamland' at the Tribeca Film Festival and starring as Tina in the comedy film 'Mother's Day'.
2017: Beginning of relationship with Matte Babel
In 2017, Shay Mitchell began a romantic relationship with Matte Babel.
2017: Maxim Magazine Interview on Sexuality
In a 2017 interview with Maxim magazine, Shay Mitchell discussed her stance on sexuality, explaining that she chooses not to label herself, focusing instead on falling in love with a person's spirit.
2017: Conclusion of Pretty Little Liars
The mystery thriller drama series Pretty Little Liars, which earned Shay Mitchell multiple award nominations, concluded its run in 2017.
September 2018: Premiere of the television series You
In September 2018, the Lifetime television thriller series You premiered, featuring Shay Mitchell as Peach Salinger. The show received critical acclaim and is noted as Mitchell's highest-rated performance.
2018: Role in You
In 2018, Shay Mitchell achieved wider recognition for her performance as Peach Salinger in the psychological thriller series You.
2018: Launch of BÉIS and release of The Possession of Hannah Grace
In 2018, Shay Mitchell expanded her business ventures by launching the travel brand BÉIS. Additionally, she starred as Megan Reed in the horror film 'The Possession of Hannah Grace', a role that proved challenging due to the intense anxiety Mitchell experienced during the four-week shoot in Boston following her time on 'Pretty Little Liars'. Although the film received mixed critical reviews, Mitchell's individual performance was noted positively and the movie achieved commercial success in 2018.
2018: Starring role in horror film
In 2018, Shay Mitchell headlined the horror film titled The Possession of Hannah Grace.
October 2019: Birth of first daughter
In October 2019, Shay Mitchell and Matte Babel welcomed their first daughter together.
November 2019: Debut in Dollface
In November 2019, Shay Mitchell began portraying the character Stella Cole in the Hulu comedy series Dollface, marking her first leading role in the comedy genre.
2019: Start of Dollface
Shay Mitchell began her role as Stella Cole in the Hulu comedy series Dollface in 2019.
2021: Voice Acting Debut in Trese
In 2021, Shay Mitchell made her voice acting debut as the lead character Alexandra Trese in the Netflix animated series Trese.
May 2022: Birth of second daughter
In May 2022, Shay Mitchell and Matte Babel expanded their family with the birth of their second daughter.
2022: Executive Producer Role for The Cleaning Lady
Beginning in 2022, Shay Mitchell took on the role of executive producer for the crime drama series The Cleaning Lady.
2022: Appearance in Christmas film
In 2022, Shay Mitchell appeared in the Christmas-themed film Something from Tiffany's.
2022: Production of The Cleaning Lady and Conclusion of Dollface
In 2022, Shay Mitchell finished her run on the series Dollface and began her work as an executive producer for the crime drama The Cleaning Lady.
November 2025: Launch of Rini Skincare Line
In November 2025, Shay Mitchell partnered with entrepreneur Esther Song to introduce Rini, a Korean-manufactured skincare brand specifically targeted at children aged three and up. The launch faced substantial public criticism regarding the ethical implications of promoting beauty regimens to toddlers.
2025: Conclusion of The Cleaning Lady
Shay Mitchell's tenure as an executive producer for the series The Cleaning Lady concluded in 2025.
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