Molly Tarlov
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Molly Tarlov
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Molly Tarlov | |
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Born | (1992-09-12)September 12, 1992 |
Residence | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1999–present |
Known for | Awkward |
Spouse(s) | Alexander Noyes (m. 2017) |
Molly Tarlov (born September 12, 1992) is an American actress. She played the role of Sadie Saxton on MTV's TV series Awkward.
Molly Tarlov | |
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Born | (1992-09-12)September 12, 1992 |
Residence | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1999–present |
Known for | Awkward |
Spouse(s) | Alexander Noyes (m. 2017) |
Early life
On her mother's side, both of her grandparents were Jewish immigrants, her grandfather from Russia, and her grandmother escaping Europe on the last boat from France.[6]
After college, Tarlov attended the Atlantic Theater Company and LAByrinth Theater Company, where she wrote as well as acted in the LAByrinth Master Class.[4]
Career
Television
Tarlov's television debut was a bit part on iCarly in 2009. In 2010, she appeared in the role of Caitlin on the ABC Family series Huge, which was written and created by *My So-Called Life'*s Winnie Holzman and her daughter Savannah Dooley.[4]
Awkward
Tarlov's breakthrough role was as mean girl Sadie Saxton[8][9] in the MTV original series, Awkward, that debuted in 2011.[10] Tarlov's character was notable for her intense dislike of the main character, Jenna, played by Ashley Rickards, and for her complex struggles with weight and her own neuroses and insecurities.[11][12][13][14] Sadie was also noteworthy for nasty putdowns that were followed by her signature, "You're Welcome!" on topics from bulimia, being gay, and appropriate behavior.[15][16] The character inspired Twitter feeds and GIFs.[17]
Film
In 1999, Tarlov had a role in the feature film, Simply Irresistible, which was directed by her father.
In 2014, Tarlov starred in the movie G.B.F., a teen comedy written by George Northy and directed by Darren Stein (Jawbreaker).[20]
Other work
In August 2012, Tarlov recorded an It Gets Better Project video clip.[21]
In May 2015, Tarlov, along with her co-stars from Awkward and other MTV shows did a stylized promo for the Scream where they were all shown bloodied and killed. Tarlov was skewered by a fire poker against a wall behind Katie Stevens from Faking It.[22]
In July 2015, Tarlov co-starred in Eden xo's music video for the single "The Weekend." The video also featured Bonnie McKee and Ricky Dillon.[23]
Personal life
Molly's sister, Jessica Tarlov, is a Democratic strategist often appearing on Fox News.[27]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | Simply Irresistible | Molly | |
2013 | G.B.F. | Sophie | |
2014 | Era Apocrypha | Short film | |
2016 | Everlasting | Liz | |
2018 | Haunting on Fraternity Row | Maggie |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | iCarly | Lisa | Episode: "iThink They Kissed" |
2010 | Gravity | Customer | Episode: "Suicide Dummies" |
Huge | Caitlin | Episode: "Hello, I Must Be Going" | |
2011–2016 | Awkward | Sadie Saxton | Main role, 87 episodes |
2017 | Nasty Habits | Misty | Episode: "Misty, It's Friday Night" |
2017 | No, That's Okay. I'm Good. | Molly | Episode: "Molly Tarlov & Matthew Scott Montgomery" |
2018 | On Hiatus with Monty Geer | Dolly | Episode: "The Hook... Up" |
Music videos
Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
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2015 | "The Weekend" | Eden xo | [33] |