Katie Cassidy

Katie Cassidy is one of the finest actresses, in beauty and talents, to grace our screens today. She is often regarded as a “scream queen”.

Early Accomplishments

She is a trained gymnast and was also a cheerleader for the California Flyers while in high school. She had a short modeling stint for Abercrombie & Fitch before she made a screen debut in a 2003 episode of The Division at age 17.

2 years later, she made a 4-episode appearance in 7th Heaven and debuted on film in 2006’s When a Stranger Calls.

Best Known For

She played main roles in Melrose Place in 2009 and season 3 of Supernatural in 2007 but is most popular for her role as Black Canary/Black Siren in Arrow and other Arrowverse series since 2012.

On the big screen, she played a supporting role in 2008’s Taken and a lead role in the 2010 remake of cult horror flick, A Nightmare on Elm Street.

Sexual Orientation

Katie is straight and got married to Matthew Rodgers in December, 2018 after dating for 2 years. She had a 3-year relationship with Jesse McCartney from 2004 and spent 2 years each with Dana Brunetti form 2014 and Jason Garrison from 2012. Other guys she has dated include Topher Grace, Jerry Ferrara, Jarret Stoll and Sasha Vujacic.

Family

She is the product of the short-live relationship between David Cassidy and Sheryl Williams and grew up with stepdad Richard Benedon. She has a half-brother, Beau Cassidy and 2 half-sisters, Jamie and Jenna.

Religion

Katie has taken her mother’s religion to heart and has become a Catholic herself.

Worth To Know

Asides acting, she also plays the guitar and piano skillfully.

Jesse McCartney wrote the songs She’s No You, Tell Her and Leona Lewis’ Bleeding Love about her.