From Supergirl to Werewolf: The Incredible Journey of Laura Vandervoort

 

From Supergirl to Werewolf: The Incredible Journey of Laura Vandervoort

If you are a fan of sci-fi, fantasy, or gripping television dramas, chances are you have been captivated by Laura Vandervoort. From her breakout days as Clark Kent’s Kryptonian cousin to playing the world's only female werewolf, this talented Canadian actress has built a truly versatile career.

Beyond the camera, Laura is a second-degree black belt, a passionate animal rights advocate, and a true survival story.

Let's dive into the life, career milestones, and the impressive filmography of Laura Vandervoort.

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👶 Early Life: A Born Fighter

Born on September 22, 1984, in Toronto, Ontario, Laura faced the fight of her life just weeks after birth. She contracted a severe case of meningitis, leaving doctors to tell her parents that she might not survive.

Not only did she beat the illness, but she grew up to be an incredibly active athlete, competing in:

• Karate (earning a impressive second-degree black belt)
• Football & Baseball
• Basketball & Tennis
• Gymnastics

Fun fact: Laura comes from a creative lineage and is related to the legendary Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent!

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🚀 The Rising Star: Goosebumps to Instant Star

Laura made her professional acting debut at just 13 years old. After doing background work on classic Canadian sets like Road to Avonlea, she scored her first speaking lines on staple 90s horror shows Goosebumps and Are You Afraid of the Dark?.

While studying Psychology and English at York University, her career skyrocketed at age 19 when she landed the lead role of Sadie Harrison in the hit CTV teen drama Instant Star, which successfully ran for four seasons.

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👑 The Sci-Fi Queen: Smallville, V, and Bitten

Laura quickly became a beloved icon in the pop culture and sci-fi communities through a series of major television roles:

• Smallville (Kara Zor-El / Supergirl): In 2007, Laura took flight as Clark Kent’s powerful cousin Kara. She brought a fresh energy to the iconic hero during Season 7, returning as a guest star later in the series. (Years later, she paid homage to her roots by guest-starring as the villainous Indigo/Brainiac 8 in the 2016 Supergirl series!)
• V (Lisa): In 2009, she starred in ABC's highly anticipated reboot of the 80s classic V, playing the deceptive, extraterrestrial visitor Lisa.
• Bitten (Elena Michaels): In 2014, Laura stepped into the lead role of the Space channel's series Bitten, an adaptation of Kelley Armstrong's hit novels, where she played the world's only living female werewolf.
• V Wars (Mila Dubov): In 2019, she returned to the genre alongside Ian Somerhalder in the gritty Netflix vampire series.

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💍 Personal Life Update

After high-profile relationships earlier in her career, Laura found her perfect match in Adam Coates, the chief revenue officer of Decibel Cannabis Company. The couple got engaged in 2023 and officially tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony at Langdon Hall Country House in Canada on September 6, 2025.

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📂 Career Highlights & Selected Filmography

📺 Standout Television Roles

• Goosebumps (1997–1998) – Nadine Platt / Sheena Deep
• Instant Star (2004–2008) – Sadie Harrison (Main Role, 49 episodes)
• Smallville (2007–2011) – Kara Zor-El / Supergirl (Main/Guest)
• V (2009–2011) – Lisa (Main Role, 22 episodes)
• Haven (2013) – Arla Cogan
• Bitten (2014–2016) – Elena Michaels (Main Role)
• Supergirl (2016) – Indigo / Brainiac 8
• V Wars (2019) – Mila Dubov
• The Handmaid's Tale (2021) – Daisy
• Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (2025) – Jessica Cartwright

🎬 Big Screen & Feature Film Highlights

• Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire (2000) – Chelsea Hansen (Disney Channel Classic!)
• The Lookout (2007) – Kelly
• Into the Blue 2: The Reef (2009) – Dani White
• The Entitled (2011) – Hailey Jones
• Ted (2012) – Tanya
• Jigsaw (2017) – Anna (Part of the legendary Saw franchise)
• Rabid (2019) – Rose Miller

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