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Christine Taylor

Christine Taylor

Actor, also producer and writer · Born July 30, 1971 (55) · Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

Christine Joan Taylor Stiller (born July 30, 1971) is an American actress. She is known for playing Marcia Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel, as well as roles in films like The Craft, The Wedding Singer, Zoolander, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, and her television roles in Hey Dude, Arrested Development, and Search Party. Taylor began her acting career in 1989 on the Nickelodeon children's television series Hey Dude where she played the lifeguard Melody Hanson. She continued in that role through 1991 while making various guest appearances on other programs. In 1995, Taylor was cast as Marcia Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie and later in A Very Brady Sequel. Following The Brady Bunch Movie, Taylor made several comedic guest appearances on the TV series Ellen, landing the lead role in the television series Party Girl, based on the 1995 film of the same name, and more guest appearances on Seinfeld and Friends. She played the racist school bully Laura Lizzie in the 1996 horror film The Craft, and also played Drew Barrymore's cousin, Holly Sullivan, in the 1998 comedy The Wedding Singer. In 2001, she starred alongside her husband Ben Stiller in Zoolander and again, in 2016, she reprised her role in Zoolander 2. In 2005, she made television appearances as a guest star in two episodes of Arrested Development as Sally Sitwell and, in 2006, in an episode of NBC's My Name Is Earl. In July 2006, her husband, Ben Stiller announced plans to direct a CBS sitcom starring Taylor, but the series never aired. In 2008, she was in the film, Tropic Thunder, along with her husband, Ben Stiller. She has appeared with Mandy Moore in both Dedication and License to Wed. In 2010, she guest starred in Hannah Montana Forever and she starred in the Hallmark Channel Christmas movie Farewell Mr. Kringle. In 2013, she reprised her role as Sally Sitwell in two episodes of the revived Arrested Development. She also guest starred on Elementary in 2017, playing villainess Gail Lundquist. Beginning in 2016, Taylor had a recurring role as Gail on Search Party. In 2021, Taylor joined the cast of High Desert, an Apple TV+ series. Christine and her husband, Ben Stiller, separated in 2017, after 17 years of marriage, but have since rekindled their marriage.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 30, 1971 (55)
From
Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer and writer
Titles
52 on MovieCove · 62 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 9% in 30 days

What are Christine Taylor's films like?

Across their 35 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy21 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 47th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 29th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Documentary3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 86th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Documentary movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 67th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 20th percentile
: browse their Horror movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
41%
Self
25%
Society
14%
Survival
8%
Morality
7%
Power
3%
Ideas
2%
Friendship14 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love9 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity7 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth7 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age6 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity6 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 33 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 27 · Serious 4 · Dark 2

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 15 · Stylized 10 · Heightened 8

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 18 · Charged 13 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 19 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 4

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 9 · Funny 18

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 24 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 29 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 32 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

13 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 6 of 13 analyzed roles.

Ally
6 of 13
Herald
3 of 13
Hero
3 of 13
Shadow
1 of 13
Show the 13 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
18
Absurd
16
Warm
17
Tense
10
Hopeful
8
Other
24

How their films linger

Feel-good26 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun18 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy23
  • Bittersweet8
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Christine Taylor's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 40 of their 52 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (11).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Christine Taylor's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

62 credits, 52 with a MovieCove page; 6 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Dink(2026)

    as Bea

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Influenced(2026)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Sweethearts(2024)

    as Diane

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Bleecker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Executive Producer · as Jamie

  • High Desert(2023)

    Show 8 episodes · as Dianne

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all shows

  • iCarly(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Argentina Woolridge

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Friendsgiving(2020)

    as Brianne

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Hot for My Name(2020)

    as Esther's Mom

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Celebrity Escape Room(2020)

    Executive Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Insatiable(2018)

    Show 2 episodes · as Gayle Keene

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Little Boxes(2016)

    as Joan Reed

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Search Party(2016)

    Show 11 episodes · as Gail

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Zoolander: Super Model(2016)

    as Matilda Jeffries (voice)

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Zoolander 2(2016)

    as Matilda Jeffries

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • The First Time(2012)

    as Aubrey's Mom

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Elementary(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Gail Lundquist

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Farewell Mr. Kringle(2010)

    as Annabelle Wahl

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Haven(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Cathy the Caterer

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Tropic Thunder(2008)

    as Rebecca - Simple Jack Clip

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Dedication(2007)

    as Allison

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Phineas and Ferb(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Khaka Peü Peü (voice)

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • License to Wed(2007)

    as Lindsey Jones

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Kabluey(2007)

    as Betty

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Room 6(2006)

    as Amy

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Hannah Montana(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as Lori

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • My Name Is Earl(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Alex Meyers

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • American Dad!(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Candy (voice)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • The First Year's a Bitch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Andrea

  • Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story(2004)

    as Kate Veatch

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Arrested Development(2003)

    Show 11 episodes · as Sally Sitwell

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Zoolander(2001)

    as Matilda Jeffries

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Desperate But Not Serious(1999)

    as Lili

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Curb Your Enthusiasm(2000)

    Show 3 episodes · as Christine Taylor

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Tokyo Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Kiss Toledo Goodbye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Deeann Emory

  • Heat Vision and Jack(1999)

    as The Sheriff

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Heat Vision and Jack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as The Sheriff

  • Denial(1998)

    as Sammie

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Overnight Delivery(1998)

    as Kimberly Jasney

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Wedding Singer(1998)

    as Holly Sullivan

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Campfire Tales(1997)

    as Lauren (segment "The Campfire")

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • To the Ends of Time(1996)

    as Princess Stephanie

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Spin City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Catherine Moore, Caitlin's Sister

  • Party Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 6 episodes · as Mary

  • A Very Brady Sequel(1996)

    as Marcia Brady

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • The Craft(1996)

    as Laura Lizzie

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Caroline in the City(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Debby

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Breaking Free(1995)

    as Brooke Kaufman

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • The Brady Bunch Movie(1995)

    as Marcia Brady

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Here Come the Munsters(1995)

    as Marilyn Hide (Munster)

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Friends(1994)

    Show 3 episodes · as Bonnie

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Night of the Demons 2(1994)

    as Terri

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Ellen(1994)

    Show 2 episodes · as Karen Lewis

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Showdown(1993)

    as Julie

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Calendar Girl(1993)

    as Melissa Smock

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Blossom(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Patti

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Saved by the Bell(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Heather Brooks

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Hey Dude(1989)

    Show 65 episodes · as Melody Hanson

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Seinfeld(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Ellen

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Love & Chaos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Rest & Relaxation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 62 titles, 60 of them dated from 1989 to 2026; peak year 1997.

Biggest box office

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

$168M worldwide

Highest rated

The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story (2018)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

The Craft (1996)

Film career

19892026

Peak 1997 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 8 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting61 of 62: 60 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score47thProducing2 of 62: 1 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1980s3 · acting1990s23 · acting2000s16 · acting2010s9 · acting2020s9 · 8 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 4% of 24 roles
939808

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Christine Taylor's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 43rd percentile, the median of all 33; across their 33 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 49th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 33

Approval · how many liked their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 33

Reach · how many have seen their films

78thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 33

Midcredits score across 52 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th14
  • 25th to 49th12
  • Below 25th15

Shape of the crowd

22 of their 52 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser18
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed22

Most divisive · actor

Influenced (2026)

89th percentile spread · 64% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)

Midcredits 98th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 28 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 35. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Christine Taylor's work okay for kids?

Across up to 14 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity and profanity run heavier than most films and violence & gore and frightening / intense lighter.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore10 titles23–64 · median 34 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity14 titles37–58 · median 48 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity10 titles40–68 · median 54 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs9 titles31–40 · median 36 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense10 titles2–69 · median 15 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Christine Taylor work with?

People who share at least 2 of Christine Taylor's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ben Stiller shares the most, 9.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers