Who Is Lili Reinhart?
Lili Reinhart is an American actress and producer who rose to global prominence playing Betty Cooper on the CW teen drama series Riverdale, after earlier roles in independent films and television.[1][2] Born in 1996 in Cleveland, Ohio, she began acting, dancing, and singing as a child and steadily worked her way into the industry with parts in projects like Lilith, The Kings of Summer, and the sitcom Surviving Jack.[1][3]
Her breakout on Riverdale from 2017 to 2023 made her one of the most recognizable young stars on television, giving her a platform to transition into film and eventually producing.[2][5] Today, she is known both for her screen work and for candid discussions of her personal experiences, including mental health challenges and navigating chronic pain.
Career Highlights and New Projects
Following the success of Riverdale, Reinhart moved into high-profile film roles, including Annabelle in the crime dramedy Hustlers and Grace Town in the romantic drama Chemical Hearts, where she also served as an executive producer.[2] She continued to build her filmography with Look Both Ways, a parallel-timeline romance in which she again took on dual responsibilities as star and producer, signaling a desire for creative control over the stories she tells.[2][5]
Recent credits and upcoming projects show her expanding into more adult, genre-spanning work. She has appeared in the series Hal & Harper and the feature American Sweatshop, where she is also credited as an executive producer, and she is attached to films such as The Very Best People, The Love Hypothesis, and Forbidden Fruits.[5] These roles reflect a deliberate move beyond teen drama into more complex narratives, keeping her in demand with both audiences and filmmakers.
Health Advocacy and Public Impact
In 2025, Reinhart revealed that she had been diagnosed with endometriosis after years of experiencing intense pelvic pain that she says was repeatedly dismissed by doctors, a story that resonated widely given how often the condition is overlooked.[3] By talking openly about her symptoms, surgery, and the emotional impact of being ignored in medical settings, she has helped spotlight the need for better awareness and diagnosis of endometriosis and chronic pain in women.[3][5]
Her advocacy around endometriosis adds to an existing reputation for honesty about mental health, including depression and anxiety that affected her early years in Hollywood.[1][2] Through interviews and social media, she has encouraged fans to seek help, challenge stigma, and insist on being heard by healthcare professionals, turning her personal experiences into a source of guidance and validation for many. As her career grows, this combination of artistic work and health-focused candor is a major reason she continues to trend globally.