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How Reneé Rapp went from Regina George to Snow Angel: after her Broadway debut in Mean Girls and starring on HBO’s The Sex Lives of College Girls, she has a new pop album and world tour

Reneé Rapp, 23, is determined to make it to the top in theatre, music, film and TV. Photo: @reneerapp/Instagram
Reneé Rapp, 23, is determined to make it to the top in theatre, music, film and TV. Photo: @reneerapp/Instagram

  • The Gen Z artist has a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ attitude that’s very appealing to her multitude of fans and she just released her album Snow Angel with an already sold-out tour in the future
  • Her talent for the arts stems from young, performing in local productions before landing a major role in hit Broadway musical Mean Girls produced by Tina Fey – and she’s open about her queer identity

With a career in theatre, TV and music, Reneé Rapp is the embodiment of a multifaceted talent.

Reneé Rapp is a rising star to watch. Photo: Handout
Reneé Rapp is a rising star to watch. Photo: Handout
Many know her for her stellar portrayal of Regina George in the Broadway sensation Mean Girls: The Musical and her role as Leighton in HBO’s The Sex Lives Of College Girls, but lately Rapp has been keeping busy in the music world: her first album Snow Angel released in mid-August, she performed at the MTV VMAs this month, and her ongoing world tour is set to continue through early 2024.
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Here are some must-know facts about the 23-year-old actress and singer who’s taking the internet and the entertainment industry by storm.

The stage has been Reneé Rapp’s happy place since childhood

 

Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Rapp displayed an undeniable passion for the arts from an early age and her family soon recognised her potential. According to NPR, she started performing in local theatre productions, being praised for her exceptional singing, dancing and acting abilities.

During high school, she played Sandra in the stage adaptation of Big Fish, where her performance earned her the Jimmy Award for best performance by an actress, a title that recognises promising high school-aged theatre talents.

Her Broadway breakthrough

Reneé Rapp went to New York City after high school. Photo: @reneerapp/Instagram
Reneé Rapp went to New York City after high school. Photo: @reneerapp/Instagram