Reneã© Rapp is an American actress, singer, and performer born January 10, 2000, in Huntersville, North Carolina, who gained national prominence portraying Regina George in Broadway’s Mean Girls from 2019-2020. She subsequently starred as Leighton Murray in HBO Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls and reprised Regina George in the 2024 Mean Girls film adaptation. Rapp has released multiple musical projects, including her debut EP Everything to Everyone in 2022 and studio album Snow Angel in 2023, establishing herself across theatrical, television, and music industries with her extensive artistic portfolio revealing additional depths.
A rising star who has successfully shifted from high school theater to Broadway stages and mainstream entertainment, Reneé Mary Jane Rapp represents a new generation of multi-talented performers who excel across multiple artistic mediums. Born January 10, 2000, in Huntersville, North Carolina, Rapp demonstrated exceptional artistic abilities during her formative years, attending Hopewell High School before transferring to Northwest School of the Arts to pursue specialized training.
Rapp’s early achievements in theater proved remarkable, as she excelled in school programs while simultaneously participating on the varsity women’s golf team, showcasing her diverse talents and commitment to excellence. Her theatrical prowess earned recognition through prestigious awards, including Best Actress at Charlotte’s Blumey Awards and the coveted National High School Musical Theatre Awards, commonly known as the “Jimmy Awards,” where she secured the 2018 Best Performance by an Actress honor and a substantial $10,000 scholarship.
Her remarkable dual excellence in theater and varsity golf demonstrated the diverse talents that would propel her to national recognition.
These early accolades launched Rapp into professional theater, where she gained national prominence portraying Regina George in Broadway’s Mean Girls from 2019 to 2020, taking over the lead role from the original cast. Her stage credits expanded to include productions of Big Fish and Spring Awakening, along with performances at New York’s Roundabout Theatre Company, establishing her credentials within the professional theater community.
Television success followed through her starring role as Leighton Murray on HBO Max‘s comedy series The Sex Lives of College Girls, which ran from 2021 to 2024 and marked her shift from stage to screen. Rapp’s connection to Mean Girls continued when she reprised Regina George in the 2024 film adaptation of the musical, contributing to the soundtrack and demonstrating her ability to bridge theatrical and cinematic mediums.
Simultaneously, Rapp developed a recording career, releasing her debut EP Everything to Everyone in 2022, followed by her first studio album Snow Angel in 2023. Her second studio album Bite Me is scheduled for release in 2025, continuing her momentum in the music industry. Notable singles including “Tattoos,” “In the Kitchen,” “Snow Angel,” “Talk Too Much,” and “Pretty Girls” established her musical identity, with the Snow Angel album prompting extensive U.S. and European touring schedules. She is currently collaborating with producer Dan Nigro for her next album, known for his work with Olivia Rodrigo and Conan Gray.
Industry recognition continues through praise for her powerful vocals and emotional stage presence, with critics frequently noting her successful navigation from musical theater to mainstream entertainment. Rapp maintains strong connections to her theatrical roots while expanding her influence across pop music and television, balancing recording, touring, and acting commitments as her career evolves.
Her public presence, enhanced through high-profile roles and strategic social media engagement, positions her as an influential figure in the contemporary Broadway-to-Hollywood pipeline.
