Molly Tarlov
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 | |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1999–present |
Known for | Awkward |
Spouse(s) | Alexander Noyes (m. 2017) |
Early life
Tarlov was born and raised in Manhattan, in New York City,[1] to film producer and wine maker Mark Tarlov[2] and mother Judy Roberts.[3] She is the younger of two daughters.[4] Her older sister is Jessica Tarlov, a political consultant.[5]
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 prior to WWII.[6]
As a child, Tarlov appeared in the musical "Bye Bye Birdie" at the Little Red School House. She attended the arts camp, Interlochen Center for the Arts and a NYU summer program in Paris. Tarlov graduated from Bennington College with a B.A. in Theatre Arts[4] in 2008.[7]
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]
As of summer 2015, the show was in its fifth and last season.[18][19]
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
On June 23, 2015, Tarlov revealed that she was engaged to drummer Alexander Noyes, who was in the bands Honor Society and Jonas Brothers.[24][25] They were married on March 4, 2017.[26] Tarlov and Noyes welcomed their first son in August, 2020.[27]
Molly's sister, Jessica Tarlov, is a Democratic strategist often appearing on Fox News.[28]
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" |
References
- Halterman, Jim (23 August 2011). "Non-mean girl Molly Tarlov makes her AWKWARD mark by playing love-to-hate Sadie Saxton!". Jim Halterman. Archived from the original on 9 October 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- Comiskey, Patrick (3 March 2011). "Evening Land Vineyards' eccentric yet grounded vintner". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- "Paid Notice: Deaths - Roberts, Michael". The New York Times. 11 May 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- "Molly Tarlov - MTV Profile". MTV. Viacom International Inc. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
- "Jessica Tarlov, Senior Strategist". Schoen Consulting. Archived from the original on 5 July 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- "Paid Notice: Deaths - Roberts, Malvina (Mimi)". The New York Times. 25 May 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- "30 Under 30 | Bennington College". www.bennington.edu. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
- Ross, Robyn (15 February 2015). "8 Times Awkward's Sadie Was a Bitch - And We Loved It". TV Guide. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- Hale, Mike (4 November 2011). "High School, That Hilarious Minefield". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- Ng, Philiana (22 October 2013). "'Awkward': Molly Tarlov on Sadie's Renewed Disdain for Jenna and Tumultuous Season 3". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- Stanley, Alessandra (11 October 2012). "Female Stars Step Off the Scale". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- Gandhi, Neha (29 July 2011). "Awkward's Molly Tarlov Talks Body Peace". Seventeen. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- Tarlov, Molly; Seventeen.com Editors (13 February 2015). "Awkward Star Molly Tarlov On Embracing Your Awkward Years: "I'm Grateful For The Times When I Didn't Fit In"". Seventeen. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- Peitzman, Louis (6 September 2012). "Interview: 'Awkward"s Molly Tarlov On Jake vs Matty And Sympathy For Sadie". NewNowNext LOGO. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- Glennon, Morgan (19 July 2012). "Molly Tarlov Promises a Softer Side to her Mean Girl on 'Awkward'". BuddyTV. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- Fienberg, Daniel (27 June 2012). "TV Review: MTV's 'Awkward' returns for Season 2". HitFix. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
Molly Tarlov's deliciously wicked-yet-insecure Sadie
- "Twitter - Sadie Sexton". Twitter. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- Goldberg, Lesley (8 October 2014). "MTV's 'Awkward' Renewed for Fifth and Final Season". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- Friedlander, Whitney (8 October 2014). "MTV's 'Awkward' Renewed for Fifth and Final Season". Variety. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- Aquino, Tara (18 January 2014). "Interview: Molly Tarlov Talks "G.B.F." & Working with Comedic Geniuses". Complex. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- Spargo, Chris (31 August 2012). "Molly Tarlov: It Gets Better Video". NewNowNext Logo. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- Adalian, Josef (12 May 2015). "Here's How MTV Pulled Off That Killer Promo for Scream". Vulture. New York Magazine. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- Eden xo (25 July 2015). "Eden xo - The Weekend (Official Video)". Retrieved 11 August 2017 – via YouTube.
- Takeda, Allison (23 June 2015). "Awkward's Molly Tarlov Engaged to Alexander Noyes: Picture!". US Magazine. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- Roth, Madeline (23 June 2015). "'Awkward's' Molly Tarlov Is Engaged! See Her Bling-tastic Ring". MTV. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- "Awkward Star Molly Tarlov Ties The Knot". Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- Jordana Ossad (August 27, 2020). "Awkward Star Molly Tarlov Welcomes First Child". MTV. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
- "Democratic Strategist Jessica Tarlov Joins Fox News as Contributor". www.adweek.com. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- "Eden xo – The Weekend (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
External links
- Molly Tarlov at IMDb
- Molly Tarlov on Twitter