Alanna Masterson

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**Alanna Masterson** (born June 27, 1988) is an American actress who is known for her role as Tara Chambler in the AMC television series *The Walking Dead*.

## Early life

Masterson was born in New York City, New York, to Carol Masterson and Joe Reaiche, a former Lebanese-Australian professional rugby league footballer with the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. She is the younger sister to her full brother, Jordan Masterson, and two half-brothers, Danny Masterson and Christopher Masterson. The family later relocated to Los Angeles, California. She grew up around and was influenced by her older brothers who both starred in popular television shows in the late 1990s to early 2000s. Masterson's passion for acting came from spending a lot of time on set with her brothers and seeing the filming process.

## Career

Masterson portrayed Tara Chambler on the AMC series *The Walking Dead*, having debuted in the show's fourth season. Masterson was promoted to a series regular for the fifth season and was added to the main credits in the seventh season. She had a recurring role in the fourth season of the ABC series *Mistresses*.

## Personal life

On November 4, 2015, Masterson gave birth to daughter Marlowe, with Brick Stowell November 13, 2015

Masterson and her brothers are Scientologists and are estranged from her father, due to Scientology's Disconnection policy, also making him a Suppressive Person against the church and its members.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Alanna Masterson Biography". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on July 6, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150706210222/http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/alanna-masterson/bio/696112.
2. ↑ Miller, Julie (July 29, 2015). "Walking Dead Star's Father Accuses Scientology of 'Brainwashing' Her in Damning New Interview". *Vanity Fair*. Archived from the original on August 14, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150814160615/http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/07/scientology-walking-dead. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
3. ↑ Hurtado, Alexandra. "Alanna Masterson talks return of 'Walking Dead' and how motherhood has given 'life a whole new purpose'" (in English). *Hello!*. http://us.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/12016021811784/alanna-masterson-talks-return-of-walking-dead-motherhood/. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
4. ↑ "Alanna Masterson Stays Weird". *Interview*. http://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/alanna-masterson#\_. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
5. ↑ DiClaudio, Dennis (September 27, 2013). "The Walking Dead also adds Alanna Masterson". *The A.V. Club*. https://www.avclub.com/article/emthe-walking-deadem-also-adds-alanna-masterson-103455. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
6. ↑ "'The Walking Dead' Q&A: Alanna Masterson Talks Tara". *Access Hollywood*. February 22, 2014. http://www.accesshollywood.com/the-walking-dead-qanda-alanna-masterson-talks-tara\_article\_90724. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
7. ↑ Patten, Dominic (March 31, 2014). "AMC's 'Walking Dead' Adds Trio As Season 5 Regulars". Deadline.com. https://www.deadline.com/2014/03/amc-walking-dead-adds-trio-season-5-series-regulars-adam-j-west-alanna-masterson-christian-serratos/. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
8. ↑ "Is Another Actor Leaving 'Mistresses'? Rob Mayes Cast In New CW Drama 'Frequency'". *FxTribune*. http://www.fxtribune.com/entertainment/is-another-actor-leaving-mistresses-rob-mayes-cast-in-new-cw-drama-frequency-h243677.html. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
9. ↑ Miller, Julie (July 29, 2015). "Walking Dead Star's Father Accuses Scientology of 'Brainwashing' Her in Damning New Interview", Condé Nast.

## External links

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