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Rachelle Marie Lefevre ( , ; born February 1, 1979) is a Canadian American actress. She has starred in the television series Big Wolf on Campus and had recurring roles in What About Brian, Boston Legal, and Swingtown. She played the vampire Victoria in the first two films of the Twilight saga. In 2011, she starred in the ABC medical drama Off the Map, followed by the CBS series A Gifted Man (2011–2012) and Under the Dome (2013–2015). In 2019, she starred in the FOX legal series Proven Innocent.
Lefevre appeared in the film Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, directed by George Clooney, in 2002. She appeared in the Picking Up and Dropping Off with Scott Wolf, and See Jane Date, and had a role in the romantic comedy Hatley High in 2003. In 2004, she played Etta Place in the Calgary-filmed TV movie The Legend of Butch and Sundance. Lefevre moved to West Hollywood that year and appeared in the films Noel, directed by Chazz Palminteri and starring Penélope Cruz, and Head in the Clouds, also starring Cruz and Charlize Theron. In April 2004, Lefevre filmed the mystery-thriller The River King in Halifax, opposite Edward Burns.
Lefevre starred on the Fox sitcom Life on a Stick in 2005, playing Lily Ashton, a mall fast-food restaurant employee, and then appeared on the Fox series Pool Guys. She has guest-starred on numerous other TV series, including: Charmed, playing Olivia Callaway on the episode "Love's a Witch", playing Annie Isles in season five of Undressed, and appearing on the short-lived ABC series What About Brian for 11 episodes. Lefevre was cast as Annie Cartwright, the female lead in ABC's Life on Mars, a David E. Kelley remake of the original British TV series. She shot a Television pilot episode, but was replaced by Gretchen Mol when the series was revamped.Dos Santos, Kristin (June 23, 2008). " Spoiler Chat: Heroes, Daisies, Gossip and More". E! Online. Retrieved on June 28, 2008.
Lefevre was, at times, overwhelmed by the scrutiny she received from her involvement with Twilight. She participated in a promotional tour in November 2008, where she met and signed autographs for Twilight fans at Hot Topic stores in the U.S.Zajac, Mandy. (November 10, 2008). " Fans to line up for ‘Twilight’ autographs in E.V.". East Valley Tribune. Retrieved on November 15, 2008. "It's the closest I will ever come in my life to being a rock star," she told The Canadian Press, describing an appearance on MuchMusic, where over 1,500 fans showed up in Toronto.Szklarski, Cassandra (November 15, 2008). " Fervor, shrieks, mania greet cast of teen vampire movie 'Twilight' in Toronto". The Canadian Press. Retrieved on November 17, 2008. Over 2,500 fans showed up at a Wal-Mart in Salt Lake City, where Lefevre appeared to promote the DVD release of the film. Overall though, Lefevre described herself as delighted by the attention and excitement of the fans. She appeared in New Moon, the film's sequel, based on Meyer's second novel, which she completed shooting in Vancouver in May 2009.
Lefevre did not reprise her role of Victoria in , the third film of the Twilight series, and was replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard. Summit Entertainment, the studio behind the films, attributed the change to scheduling conflicts; Eclipse and Barney's Version, an independent Canadian feature Lefevre had signed on to, both began filming on August 17, 2009.Zeitchik, Steven (July 29, 2009). " Howard to replace Lefevre in 3rd "Twilight" film". Reuters. Retrieved on July 29, 2009. Lefevre responded that she was "stunned" by the decision and "greatly saddened" not to continue her portrayal of Victoria, and never thought she would "lose the role over a 10 day overlap", in a statement to Access Hollywood." Rachelle Lefevre ‘Stunned’ Over ‘Eclipse’ Recasting". July 29, 2009. Access Hollywood. Retrieved on July 29, 2009. The studio responded in a counter-statement, " The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is an ensemble production that has to accommodate the schedules of numerous actors while respecting the established creative vision of the filmmaker and most importantly the story." Lefevre had appeared at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con to promote New Moon the weekend before she was replaced." Canada's top stars at Comic-Con with Ryan's love Scarlett showing off svelte shape". July 27, 2009. Hellomagazine.ca. Retrieved on July 29, 2009.
Enthusiastic fans of the series reacted to the news of Lefevre's replacement with online petitions urging her return, and "Bring Back Rachelle" became a top-trending topic on Twitter on the afternoon of July 29, 2009.Lemire, Christy (July 29, 2009). " Lefevre 'stunned' Howard has her role in 'Eclipse'". Associated Press. Retrieved on July 29, 2009. Lefevre told Extra that she was "absolutely blown away" by support from fans, who also made her a tribute video on YouTube.Quirk, Mary Beth (September 18, 2009). " Rachelle Lefevre “Blown Away” by Fan Support". OK!. Retrieved on September 23, 2009. Lefevre did not attend the Los Angeles premiere of New Moon, Twitter that the event "was just 2 emotional 4 me & I couldn't manage it."( sic)Collins, Leah (November 17, 2009). " Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart were there, but jilted Rachelle Lefevre kisses off New Moon gala". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved on November 20, 2009.
Lefevre appeared in Barney's Version, a film adaptation of the award-winning Canadian novel by Mordecai Richler. Lefevre plays Clara, a Bipolar disorder feminist poet who becomes the first wife of protagonist Barney Panofsky (Paul Giamatti). Her scenes were filmed in Rome in August 2009. The production continued on location in Montreal and New York City." Barney's Version film gets rolling in Rome". August 20, 2009. CBC News. Retrieved on August 23, 2009. Soon after the shoot, in November 2009, Lefevre shot the suspense film The Caller in Puerto Rico along with actors Lorna Raver and Stephen Moyer. She replaced Brittany Murphy, who had exited the project.Angus, Kat (December 1, 2009). " Twilight New Moon actress replaces Brittany Murphy, who 'was not' fired from movie". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved on December 6, 2009.
Lefevre appeared in the pilot episode of the ABC drama series The Deep End on January 21, 2010. She starred in the drama series Off the Map as Dr. Ryan Clark, a young doctor working in a South American medical clinic. Developed by Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes, the series was filmed in Hawaii, debuted on January 12, 2011 and ran for 13 episodes before being canceled. Lefevre was the voice of the 31st annual in March 2011, along with host William Shatner. She was also cast in the NBC pilot, Reconstruction (working title: The Crossing), a drama set during the American Civil War. Lefevre plays Anna, a widow who begins an affair with a soldier.
In 2011, Lefevre joined the cast of the CBS TV drama, A Gifted Man, playing a doctor. Beginning in June 2013, Lefevre starred in the CBS summer thriller, Under the Dome, based on the 2009 best-selling novel of the same name by Stephen King. Lefevre joined an ensemble cast. The series was filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, which lasted for three seasons on the network, ending in September 2015.
In 2017, Lefevre joined the cast of Global's critically acclaimed original TV series, Mary Kills People for season two, premiering in January 2018. The series stars Caroline Dhavernas as Mary. Lefevre plays Olivia, sister of a victim from season one, who attempts to blackmail Mary.
In 2019, she played the lead role of Madeline Scott in the Fox legal drama Proven Innocent. The show was cancelled after one season.
She is married to Chris Crary and has two children.
| 1999 | The Legend of Sleepy Hollow | Katrina Van Tassle | |
| 2000 | Stardom | Catherine | |
| 2001 | Life in the Balance | Kristy Carswell | |
| Dead Awake | Randi Baum | ||
| 2002 | Abandon | Eager Beaver | |
| Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | Tuvia, Age 25 | ||
| 2003 | Deception | Denise | Straight-to-DVD film |
| Hatley High | Hyacinthe Marquez | ||
| 2004 | The Big Thing | Sarah | |
| Head in the Clouds | Alice | ||
| Noel | Holly | ||
| 2005 | Carlin Leander | ||
| Pure | Julie | ||
| 2007 | Suffering Man's Charity | Elaine | |
| Fugitive Pieces | Naomi | ||
| 2008 | Prom Wars | Sabina | |
| Twilight | Victoria | ||
| 2009 | Victoria | Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Villain Teen Choice Award for Most Fanatic Fans (Shared with the Twilight cast) | |
| 2010 | Barney's Version | Clara | Nominated — ACTRA Montreal Award for Outstanding Performance – Female Premiered at 67th Venice International Film Festival |
| Casino Jack | Emily Miller | also known as Bagman | |
| 2011 | The Pool Boys | Laura | also known as American Summer |
| Mary Kee | |||
| 2012 | Omertà | Sophie | also known as Omertà: The Movie |
| Victoria (original incarnation) | Archive footage | ||
| 2013 | White House Down | Melanie | |
| Pawn Shop Chronicles | Sandy | ||
| Homefront | Susan Hetch | ||
| The Legend of Sarila | Apik | Voice role | |
| 2014 | Reclaim | Shannon | |
| 2016 | Edge of Winter | Karen | also known as Backcountry |
| 2017 | Hollow in the Land | Charlene |
| 1999 | Big Wolf on Campus | Stacey Hanson | Main role (season 1) |
| Katrina Van Tassel | Television film | ||
| 2000 | Smallpox Woman | Episode: "Double" | |
| 2002 | Bliss | Marine | Episode: "The Value of X" |
| Tyreena | Episode: "Relativity" | ||
| Undressed | Annie Isles | 6 episodes | |
| 2003 | Largo Winch | Catarina | Episode: "Skin Deep" |
| See Jane Date | Eloise | Television film | |
| Charmed | Olivia Callaway | Episode: "Love's a Witch" | |
| Picking Up & Dropping Off | Georgia | Television film | |
| 2004 | Petits mythes urbains | Receptionist #1 | Episode: "Scalpel illégitime" |
| Etta Place | Television film | ||
| 2005 | Pool Guys | Alana | Unsold TV pilot |
| Life on a Stick | Lily | Main role | |
| Bones | Amy Morton | Episode: "A Man on Death Row" | |
| 2006 | Veronica Mars | Marjorie | Episode: "My Big Fat Greek Rush Week" |
| Sue | 2 episodes | ||
| Four Kings | Lauren | 2 episodes | |
| What About Brian | Heather | Main role (season 2), 11 episodes | |
| 2007 | How I Met Your Mother | Sarah | Episode: "Moving Day" |
| Michelle Morgan | Episode: "Saving Face" | ||
| Devon Maxford | Episode: "You Only Die Once" | ||
| 2008 | Boston Legal | Dana Strickland | 3 episodes |
| Life on Mars | Annie Cartwright | Unaired Television pilot | |
| Swingtown | Melinda | Recurring role, 5 episodes | |
| Eli Stone | Candace Bonneville | Episode: "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" | |
| Leonie Adderly | Television miniseries | ||
| 2009 | Do You Know Me | Elsa Carter / Sophie Marsaretti | Television film |
| Better Off Ted | Rebecca | Episode: "Secrets and Lives" | |
| Kumari | Episode: "Leave Out All the Rest" | ||
| 2010 | Katie Campbell | 2 episodes | |
| 2011 | Off the Map | Dr. Ryan Clark | Main role |
| Reconstruction | Anna | Television film | |
| 2011–2012 | A Gifted Man | Dr. Kate Sykora | Main role |
| 2013–2015 | Under The Dome | Julia Shumway | Main role |
| 2015 | King of the Nerds | Herself | Episode: "Nuclear Nerd Games" |
| 2017 | Nadine Lachere | Episode: "Chasing Theo" | |
| Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams | Katie | Episode: "Real Life" | |
| Battle of the Network Stars | Herself | Episode: "Doctors vs. Famous TV Families" | |
| 2018 | Mary Kills People | Olivia Bloom | Main role (season 2) |
| 2019 | Proven Innocent | Madeline Scott | Main role |
| 2020 | The Sounds | Maggie Cabbott | Main role |
| 2022 | Law & Order | Nina Ellis | Episode: "Impossible Dream" |
| Moriah's Lighthouse | Moriah | Main role, television film | |
| The Secrets of Bella Vista | Tess | Main role, television film The Secrets of Bella Vista | |
| 2025 | Ellen Stewart | Episode: "Digital Lipstick" |
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