When Elisha Cuthbert's "The Girl Next Door" gained popularity on Netflix

Elisha Cuthbert gained popularity on Netflix
Elisha Cuthbert gained popularity on Netflix

Elisha Cuthbert has been a familiar face on our screens for quite some time now. From her breakout role in the hit TV series "24" to her appearances in popular films like "Love Actually" and "Old School," she has proven time and time again that she has a range as an actress.

One of her earliest film roles, however, is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to Netflix. "The Girl Next Door," a 2004 comedy in which Cuthbert starred alongside Emile Hirsch and Timothy Olyphant, is currently one of the top 10 most popular films on the streaming platform.

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In "The Girl Next Door," Cuthbert plays Danielle, a former porn star who moves in next door to a high school senior named Matthew (Hirsch). The two struck up a relationship, but Matthew soon found himself in over his head when he discovered Danielle's past.

In the years since "The Girl Next Door," Cuthbert has continued to work steadily in both film and television, appearing in everything from horror films like "The Quiet" to comedies like "Goon: Last of the Enforcers."

Most recently, she starred as Abby Phillips-Bennett on the Netflix series "The Ranch," a role that allowed her to showcase her comedic chops once again.

For fans of "The Girl Next Door," the film's newfound popularity on Netflix is a welcome reminder of why Cuthbert has been a beloved presence on our screens for so long, and for those who may be discovering the film for the first time, it's a chance to see Cuthbert in one of her most memorable roles to date.

"The Girl Next Door" is currently streaming on Netflix.

Early life of Elisha Cuthbert

Elisha Cuthbert, a Canadian model and actress, is a well-known personality just like her husband Dion. She was born on November 30, 1982, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and grew up in Greenfield Park, Quebec, where she was raised by her parents Kevin and Patricia. Cuthbert graduated from Contennial Regional High School in Quebec.

Since childhood, she nurtured a desire to become an actor, and made her debut on the television show "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" Her acting career took off when she played the role of 'Kim Bauer' in the famous American television series "24."

Elisha Cuthbert's stunning looks have also earned her a reputation as one of the world's most beautiful women, and she has been featured multiple times on the "hottest women" list in popular magazines like FHM and Maxim.

In 2020, she was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Guest Performance in the Canadian television comedy show, Jann. She has won numerous awards throughout her career, including the Gemini Awards in 2001, the Teen Choice Awards on four occasions, and the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards.

Apart from acting, Elisha Cuthbert is also an accomplished painter and a massive fan of ice hockey, with a particular interest in the National Hockey League (NHL).