Lili Reinhart
Riverdale's Betty Cooper, Hustlers, mental health advocacy
Lili Reinhart (born September 13, 1996) is an American actress and producer who rose to prominence through her starring role as Betty Cooper in The CW's hit television series Riverdale, which premiered in 2017. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Reinhart developed a passion for acting during her high school years and pursued formal training at various institutions before landing breakthrough roles in independent films and television. Beyond Riverdale, she has appeared in notable films including Hustlers (2019) alongside Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu, and has taken on more mature and diverse roles to expand her range as an actress. Reinhart has been open about her struggles with anxiety and depression, using her platform to advocate for mental health awareness among young people. She has also ventured into producing and directing, demonstrating her ambitions to work behind the camera. Her candid social media presence and activism around mental health, LGBTQ+ rights, and climate change have made her influential beyond entertainment. Reinhart's career trajectory reflects a modern Hollywood actress balancing commercial success with artistic integrity and social responsibility.
Entertainment
American
1996
Thinking about the name
Lili
Latin origin
“Lili is a sleek, minimalist two-syllable name that works across multiple linguistic traditions—derived from Lillian or lily flower symbolism in English, while also echoing Hebrew and other languages. The repeated 'l' sounds create musicality and ease of pronunciation. It's an independent name that feels both international and timeless.”