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She also co-produced and starred in both Pitch Perfect 2 and the next sequel, Pitch Perfect 3 (2017). On television, Banks had a recurring role as Avery Jessup on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock, which earned her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. "The Whammy Taketh" - Host Elizabeth Banks can't stop the WHAMMY as contestants try to win those BIG BUCKS on "Press Your Luck," airing SUNDAY, JUNE 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT). [38] She also played space alien Rita Repulsa in the 2017 Power Rangers reboot film. video at abc.com Actress Elizabeth Banks spoke out against "Stand Your Ground" laws in a series of tweets Friday, writing they only "endanger your neighbors." The game — set to relaunch June 12 in primetime on ABC with Elizabeth Banks serving as host — had two parts. Banks appeared throughout seasons six, seven, and eight as a recurring guest star. [57] In September 2020, Banks urged her Instagram followers to contact VoteRiders to get information and assistance with voter ID.[58]. Banks is known for her starring role as Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games film series (2012-15) and as Gail Abernathy-McKadden in the Pitch Perfect film series (2012-17). [48][49], Banks met her husband, Max Handelman, a sportswriter and producer from Portland, Oregon,[50] on her first day of college on September 7, 1992. Elizabeth Banks (born Elizabeth Irene Mitchell (not to be confused with another actress named Elizabeth Mitchell) on February 10, 1974 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts) is an American actress, director, producer and game show host. A game of wits, strategy and high stakes as contestants try to avoid the iconic WHAMMY for a chance at life-changing cash and prizes. [22], In 2007, Banks played the female lead in the comedy film Meet Bill, alongside Aaron Eckhart and Jessica Alba. Elizabeth Banks (Getty Images) ABC’s game show ‘Press Your Luck’ returned with a Season 2 tonight (May 31) to present an intense first episode, which saw the 'Hunger Games' star Elizabeth Banks serve as the host. [34], Banks portrayed Melinda Ledbetter Wilson, the wife of Brian Wilson, in the 2015 biopic Love & Mercy, which is based on the life of the musician and founding member of The Beach Boys, as portrayed by John Cusack. [43] Banks directed, produced, wrote, and starred as Bosley in the action comedy film Charlie's Angels, which was released in November 2019. Banks made her film debut in the low-budget independent film Surrender Dorothy (1998). As of 2019, she hosts a revival of the 1980s game show Press Your Luck on ABC. Elizabeth Banks was born Elizabeth Mitchell in Pittsfield, a small city in the Berkshires in western Massachusetts near the New York border, on February 10, 1974. She graduated magna cum laude in 1996 with a major in communications and a minor in theater arts. A look into Elizabeth Banks's net worth, money and current earnings. [36] Also in 2015, Banks became a spokeswoman for Realtor.com in their series of television commercials. It's back for season two, as is host and executive producer Elizabeth Banks, and she says the … Later, she and co-star Wahlberg were nominated for the "Best Kiss" award at the MTV Movie Awards. In 2002, Banks set up her own production company called Brownstone Productions with her future husband, Max Handelman. Banks directed, produced, wrote, and starred as Bosley in the action comedy film Charlie's Angels , which was released in November 2019. Elizabeth Banks is coming to ABC. America. 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"[53][54], Banks was a vocal supporter of Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign and was involved in a rendition of Rachel Platten's single "Fight Song" with other celebrities at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. 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Banks based her character, Rachel, on Rebecca De Mornay's character in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. [39], In 2018, Banks co-starred as Jenny in the comedy film The Happytime Murders, alongside Melissa McCarthy and Maya Rudolph. [42], On May 2, 2019, ABC announced Banks as the host of the summer 2019 revival of the game show Press Your Luck, which she also executive produces. [33], After producing and starring in the film Pitch Perfect, Banks directed its sequel, Pitch Perfect 2 (2015), making her feature directorial debut.