Who is Phoebe Tonkin?
Phoebe Tonkin is an Australian actress and model who achieved popularity in the entertainment industry with her portrayal of Cleo Sertori in the Australian fantasy series H2O: Just Add Water and for playing Fiona Maxwell in the war-drama film Tomorrow, When the War Began.
Following her performance as Hayley Marshall in The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off series The Originals, she became famous in Hollywood. She is one of the most followed actors on the platform with over 8.3 million Instagram followers.
Among the magazines he has modelled for, including Girlfriend, Teen Vogue, Elle Australia, Vogue Australia, Dolly, Free People, Complex, and Miss Vogue, is Girlfriend, Teen Vogue, Elle Australia, Vogue Australia, Dolly, Free People, Complex, and Miss Vogue. Additionally, she made an appearance in Miles Fisher’s 2011 music video for ‘Don’t Let Go’. Phoebe started her clothing line Lesjour! in October 2020.
| Real Name/Full Name | Phoebe Jane Elizabeth Tonkin |
| Date Of Birth | 12 July 1989 |
| Age | 36 years old |
| Birthplace | Sydney, Australia. |
| Nationality | Australian. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer. |
| Father | Nicholas Tonkin. |
| Mother | Jannyfer Tonkin. |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inch |
| Weight | 56 kg |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Bernard Lagrange (M: 2025) |
| Siblings | Abby Tonkin. |
| Profession | Actress, and Model. |
| Net worth | $4 Million. |
Biography
Phoebe Tonkin was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on July 12th, 1989 and has a current age of 36. Nicholas Tonkin and Jennifer Tonkin were her parents. Her parents gave birth to her as one of their two children. Therefore, Abby Tonkin is her sister. Ballet, contemporary, tap, and hip-hop dance courses were a source of motivation for her from her parents. She took courses in Classical Ballet, hip-hop, Contemporary Dance, and Tap Dance when she was 4 years old.
At 12, she attended Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) at the Wharf Theatre to discuss her educational qualification. Tonkin studied at Loreto Kirribilli and eventually completed his education at Queenwood School for Girls in Balmoral, New South Wales.
Personal Life
On May 10, 2025, Phoebe Tonkin wed art advisor Bernard Lagrange in a private ceremony at All Souls Church in New York City. Claire Holt and Shelley Hennig were both bridesmaids for the ceremony.
Previous to that, she dated Tom Felton (2006-2008), Ed Westwick (2011), Xavier Samuel (2011), Thomas McDonell (2011), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (2012), Chris Zylka (2013), and Paul Wesley (2013-2017).
Career
The role of Cleo in ‘H2O: Just Add Water’, a children’s TV series that aired in Australia from 2006 to 2010, was the beginning of Phoebe Tonkin’s acting career. She played Lexi in a recurring role on the TV show ‘Packed to the Rafters’ during this period. She made an appearance in the action film ‘Tomorrow’ in 2010.
She appeared in the CW’s popular supernatural teen drama ‘The Secret Circle’ after relocating to Los Angeles in 2011. She gained high acclaim for her role as Faye Chamberlain and appeared on the list of ‘new faces to watch’ by Variety. E! In 2011, online recognized her as one of the Breakout TV Stars. In 2010, she played a role in the 3D horror movie titled ‘Bait 3D’. In 2012, she played Hayley in the CW’s supernatural drama series ‘The Vampire Diaries’ for a recurring role.
The series was a huge success and resulted in a sequel series, ‘The Originals,’ in which Phoebe played the same role. It premiered on October 3, 2013 with 2.21 million viewers. In 2015, she appeared as Nicole Clark in an episode of the crime drama television series ‘Stalker’ which was about the victims of stalking and the detectives of the LAPD’s Threat Assessment Unit who investigate the crimes.
She has also become a popular fashion icon and has done multiple modeling assignments. She has appeared in numerous advertisements, one of which was for Vauxhall Motors. Her work has included photoshoots for renowned fashion publications like ELLE Australia, Vogue Australia, Dolly, and Free People.
In 2024, she earned critical acclaim, winning Best Lead Actress at the AACTA Awards for Boy Swallows Universe, and received a nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Film for Kid Snow. She received nominations for the Equity Ensemble Award (2019) and the Logie Awards (2024).
Filmography
Movies
- 2010 Tomorrow, When the War Began
- 2012 Bait 3D
- 2014 The Ever After
- 2016 Billionaire Ransom
- 2016 Cul-de-Sac
- 2018 Final Stop
- 2019 The Place of No Words
- 2020 Furlough
- 2022 We Are Gathered Here Today
- 2022 Babylon
- 2023 Transfusion
- 2024 Night Shift
- 2024 Kid Snow
- 2025 The 8th Day
- 2025 A Love Letter To M
TV Series
- 2006–2010 H2O: Just Add Water (TV Series)
- 2009–2010 Packed to the Rafters (TV Series)
- 2010 Home and Away (TV Series)
- 2011–2012 The Secret Circle (TV Series)
- 2012–2013 The Vampire Diaries (TV Series)
- 2013–2018 The Originals (TV Series)
- 2015 Stalker Nicole Clark (TV Series)
- 2017 Pillow Talk (TV Series)
- 2018 Safe Harbour (TV Series)
- 2018 These New South Whales (TV Series)
- 2018 The Affair (TV Series)
- 2019–2020 Bloom (TV Series)
- 2020 Westworld (TV Series)
- 2024 Boy Swallows Universe (TV Series)
Net Worth
Phoebe Tonkin is a well-known actress and model who has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows. Her net worth is estimated to be $4 million as of 2025. Her movie and modeling careers led to her fortune. The entertainment industry is where her main source of income comes from. There is no information about her current salary and career earnings that she has given. Her earnings have resulted in her living a cool lifestyle.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @phoebejtonkin | 8.2M | |
| TikTok | @phoebepleaseandthanks | 11.2M |
| X(Twitter) | @1PhoebeJTonkin | 1.2M |
