Alanna Masterson, born on June 27, 1988, is a renowned American actress, widely recognized for her captivating portrayal of Tara Chambler in the AMC television series The Walking Dead.
Born on Long Island, New York, Masterson is the daughter of Carol Masterson, a manager, and Joe Reaiche, a former Lebanese Australian rugby league player who played for the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. She has a younger full brother, Jordan Masterson, and two half-brothers, Danny Masterson, and Christopher Masterson. The family later relocated to Los Angeles, California, where Masterson grew up surrounded by her influential older brothers, who both starred in prominent television shows during the late 1990s to early 2000s. Masterson's passion for acting was sparked by spending a significant amount of time on set with her brothers, allowing her to witness the filming process firsthand.
Masterson has recently made a notable appearance as Tara Chambler in the AMC series The Walking Dead, debuting in the show's fourth season. She was subsequently promoted to a series regular for the fifth season and added to the main credits in the seventh season. Prior to her role on The Walking Dead, Masterson had a recurring role in the fourth season of the ABC series Mistresses.
On November 4, 2015, Masterson welcomed her first child, a daughter named Marlowe, with then-boyfriend Brick Stowell.
