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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
<p>Hayden Christensen is a Canadian <a href="/biography/hayden-christensen">actor</a> and producer, born in 1981 in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was raised in Toronto, where he attended public schools and showed a keen interest in sports. He played competitive hockey and tennis at the provincial level. During summers, he often spent time in Long Island with his maternal grandmother.</p>
<p>His father, David Christensen, is of Danish and Irish descent and worked as a communications executive and computer programmer. His mother, Alie Nelson, an American speechwriter, has Swedish and Italian heritage. Hayden comes from a diverse ethnic background that has contributed to his unique screen presence.</p>

<h2>Introduction to Acting</h2>
<p>Christensen's path to acting began unexpectedly when he accompanied his sister, Hejsa—then a champion trampolinist—to a commercial audition. A talent agent noticed Hayden, which led to him landing a role in a Pringles commercial at the age of eight. His formal training included participation in the Arts York program and the Actors Studio Program at Unionville High School. </p>

<h2>Early Career and Television Roles</h2>
<p>Christensen made his acting debut at the age of 12 with a supporting role in the German-Canadian television series <em>Macht Der Leidenschaft</em> (also known as <em>Family Passions</em>). He continued to gain experience through small roles in productions such as John Carpenter’s <em>In the Mouth of Madness</em>, <em>The Virgin Suicides</em>, <em>Are You Afraid of the Dark?</em>, <em>Goosebumps</em>, <em>Forever Knight</em>, and <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Bergeron_(film)">Harrison Bergeron</a></em>.</p>
<p>In 2000, he gained significant attention for his role on <em>Higher Ground</em>, a drama series on Fox Family Channel. He portrayed a troubled teen who turns to drugs after being sexually abused by his stepmother. The role showcased Christensen’s acting depth and emotional range.</p>
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<h2>Breakthrough with “Life as a House”</h2>
<p>Christensen received critical acclaim for his performance as a rebellious teenager in the 2001 film <em>Life as a House</em>. His portrayal earned him nominations for both a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, marking a major turning point in his career. The role solidified his reputation as a serious actor with a promising future.</p>
<p>Following that success, he performed in the London stage production of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Lonergan">Kenneth Lonergan</a>’s <em>This Is Our Youth</em>, acting alongside <a href="/biography/anna-paquin">Anna Paquin</a> and <a href="/biography/jake-gyllenhaal">Jake Gyllenhaal</a>, further demonstrating his versatility in both film and theater.</p>

<h2>International Fame through Star Wars</h2>
<p>Hayden Christensen rose to international fame by portraying <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darth_Vader">Anakin Skywalker</a> in <em>Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones</em> (2002) and <em>Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith</em> (2005). These roles, where he also embodies the transformation into <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darth_Vader">Darth Vader</a>, earned him widespread recognition. For his performance as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darth_Vader">Anakin</a>, Christensen won an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Relationship with <a href="/biography/rachel-bilson">Rachel Bilson</a></h2>
<p>Christensen began dating <a href="/biography/rachel-bilson">actress</a> <a href="/biography/rachel-bilson">Rachel Bilson</a> after they met on the set of the 2008 film <em>Jumper</em>. The couple became engaged but called off the engagement in 2010. Despite the split, they later reconciled and, in 2014, welcomed their first child, a daughter. While they have focused on co-parenting and maintaining a positive relationship, marriage remained off the immediate horizon during this period.</p>

<h2>Net Worth and Legacy</h2>
<p>As of recent estimates, Hayden Christensen has a net worth of approximately $12 million. His acting career began early, with his first paycheck reportedly coming from a Pringles commercial. Over the years, his roles in high-profile films, especially the <em>Star Wars</em> franchise, have contributed significantly to his financial success and lasting popularity in the film industry.</p>

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