Victoria Justice
{{Short description|American actress and singer (born 1993)}}
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| caption = Justice in 2018
| birth_name = Victoria Dawn Justice
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|2|19}}{{Cite magazine |last=Depland |first=Michael |title=21 Under 21: Victoria Justice (2011) |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/21-under-21-victoria-justice-2011-467254/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508115834/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/21-under-21-victoria-justice-2011-467254/ |archive-date=May 8, 2023 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |magazine=Billboard}}
| birth_place = Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
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- singer
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| years_active = 2003–present
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| website = {{URL|victoriajustice.net}}
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| genre = Pop
| instrument = Vocals
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Victoria Dawn Justice (born February 19, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She has received several accolades, including a Bravo Otto and two Young Artist Awards, in addition to nominations for three Imagen Awards, three Kids' Choice Awards and a NAACP Image Award.
Justice made her acting debut with a guest appearance on the comedy drama series Gilmore Girls (2003), and rose to fame on Nickelodeon, playing Lola Martinez on the comedy drama series Zoey 101 (2005–2008), Tori Vega on the teen sitcom Victorious (2010–2013), and Jordan Sands in the television comedy horror film The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (2010). She subsequently appeared in the romantic comedy film The First Time (2012), the teen film Fun Size (2012), the comedy drama film Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List (2015), the teen comedy film The Outcasts (2017), the romance film Trust (2021), the comedy film Afterlife of the Party (2021), and the romantic comedy film A Perfect Pairing (2022), and also starred in the lead role of Lindy Sampson on the MTV thriller television series Eye Candy (2015).
In music, Justice has recorded several songs for the soundtracks of her acting projects, including Victorious and the 2009 Nickelodeon musical Spectacular!. Her debut single "Gold" was released in 2013. She took a seven-year hiatus from music, making her comeback with the track "Treat Myself", released in December 2020.
Early life
Victoria Dawn Justice is the daughter of Serene Reed and Zack Justice.{{Cite news |last=Martinez |first=Patty A. |date=May 2010 |title=Talent Show: Teen Celebrities and Their Dedicated Moms |url=http://www.familycircle.com/teen/parenting/teen-celebrities-and-their-moms/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029185037/http://www.familycircle.com/teen/parenting/teen-celebrities-and-their-moms/ |archive-date=October 29, 2013 |access-date=August 1, 2010 |work=Family Circle}} Her father is of English, German, and Irish descent; her mother, originally from the Bronx, New York, is of Puerto Rican ancestry.{{Cite news |last=Moreno |first=Carolina |date=November 16, 2012 |title=27 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Latino (PHOTOS) |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/25-celebrities-you-didnt-know-were-latino_n_1739113 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034514/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/25-celebrities-you-didnt-know-were-latino_n_1739113 |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=June 22, 2020 |work=HuffPost}}{{Cite news |last=Cooper |first=Michael |date=December 28, 2017 |title=We Picked Madonna's Top 20 Singles to Celebrate 35 Years Since Her Debut |url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/we-picked-madonnas-top-20-singles-to-celebrate-35-years-since-her-debut-8998345 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202104945/http://www.laweekly.com/music/we-picked-madonnas-top-20-singles-to-celebrate-35-years-since-her-debut-8998345 |archive-date=February 2, 2018 |access-date=January 2, 2018 |work=L.A. Weekly}}
At the age of ten, Justice and her family moved to Los Angeles, settling in Hollywood, California, in 2003.{{Cite news |title=Victoria Justice Biography |url=http://www.buddytv.com/info/victoria-justice-info.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130118151921/http://www.buddytv.com/info/victoria-justice-info.aspx |archive-date=January 18, 2013 |access-date=April 24, 2013 |work=BuddyTV}} While filming Victorious, she attended Cleveland High School in Reseda, located in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, before receiving her diploma through a home school program.{{Cite news |last=Arreola |first=Cristina |date=August 6, 2014 |title=Latino Celebrities You Never Knew Were Homeschooled |url=http://www.latina.com/entertainment/celebrity/latino-celebrities-homeschooled |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034531/http://www.latina.com/entertainment/celebrity/latino-celebrities-homeschooled |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2018 |work=LATINA}}
Career
=2000s=
In 2003, Justice began her acting career, making a guest appearance on the Gilmore Girls episode "The Hobbit, the Sofa and Digger Stiles". She portrayed Jill No. 2, a walk-on role.{{Cite web |title=Victoria Justice in Gilmore Girls Clip |url=http://www.zocial.tv/today/Entertainment/7296989/victoria-justice-in-gilmore-girls-clip |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331091245/http://www.zocial.tv/today/Entertainment/7296989/victoria-justice-in-gilmore-girls-clip |archive-date=March 31, 2012 |access-date=January 28, 2011 |website=Zocial TV}} After her appearance in the series, her family ultimately moved to Los Angeles, and Justice began to pursue a career in acting more intently. The following year, she guest-starred on the second episode of the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, in which she played a young pageant contestant named Rebecca. Later, she was cast as Stella, a young girl who begins seeing visions of Mary Magdalene, in Aaron Ruell's 2005 short film Mary.{{Cite web |title=Mary (2005) |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443581/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034516/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443581/ |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=May 11, 2019 |website=IMDb}}
In 2005, Justice was accepted into the musical theatre program at the Millikan Performing Arts Academy in Los Angeles.{{Cite web |title=Millikan Middle School Affiliated Charter Performing Arts Magnet & Science Academy |url=http://millikanmiddleschool.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=337147&type=u&pREC_ID=413618 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102233038/http://www.millikanmiddleschool.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=337147&type=u&pREC_ID=413618 |archive-date=November 2, 2013 |access-date=November 3, 2012 |website=Millikanmiddleschool.org}} She also appeared in several advertisements for companies such as Ralph Lauren, Gap, Guess, Mervyn's, Peanut Butter Toast Crunch cereal, and Ovaltine.{{Cite web |title=Victoria Justice |url=http://www.superiorpics.com/victoria_justice/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120911001437/http://www.superiorpics.com/victoria_justice/ |archive-date=September 11, 2012 |access-date=January 28, 2011 |website=SuperiorPics.com}} That same year, Justice landed a leading role in the Nickelodeon series Zoey 101 as Lola Martinez, a new student who is also an aspiring actress.{{Cite web |last=Fine |first=Audrey |title=Getting to Know: Zoey 101's Victoria Justice |url=http://www.seventeen.com/entertainment/features/victoria-justice |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110110091552/http://www.seventeen.com/entertainment/features/victoria-justice |archive-date=January 10, 2011 |access-date=January 28, 2011 |website=Seventeen}}{{Cite web |title=Victoria Justice Interview (pg. 2) |url=http://www.kidzworld.com/article/7291-victoria-justice-interview-pg-2 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505030709/http://www.kidzworld.com/article/7291-victoria-justice-interview-pg-2 |archive-date=May 5, 2015 |access-date=January 28, 2011 |website=Kidzworld}} On landing the part, Justice said: "I was extremely happy; I was bouncing up and down and screaming. That was a really great moment."{{Cite web |date=February 25, 2006 |title=Victoria Justice Exclusive Interview |url=http://www.thestarscoop.com/interviews/victoria-justice-exclusive-interview/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121124184859/http://www.thestarscoop.com/interviews/victoria-justice-exclusive-interview |archive-date=November 24, 2012 |url-status=usurped |website=The Star Scoop}} Justice's character was introduced during the second season, on September 11, 2005. She also made a cameo appearance in the film When Do We Eat? (2005). She played the role of Rose in the Hallmark Channel film Silver Bells, which became a Hallmark Hall of Fame film.
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In 2006, Justice made a guest appearance on an episode of Everwood in the episode "Enjoy the Ride". Also in 2006, she played the supporting role of Holly in the thriller film The Garden.{{Cite web |last=Tex Massacre |title=The Garden |url=https://www.bloody-disgusting.com/film/1292/review |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034533/https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3249171/review-2/ |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=January 28, 2011 |website=Bloody Disgusting}} Zoey 101 ended its run on May 2, 2008. In 2009, she announced plans to guest star on an episode of Nickelodeon's series The Naked Brothers Band. The TV special, titled Valentine Dream Date, featured Justice portraying herself.{{Cite web |title=Victoria Justice: Guest Appearances on TV |url=http://www.freebase.com/view/en/victoria_justice/-/tv/tv_actor/guest_roles |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711031155/http://www.freebase.com/view/en/victoria_justice/-/tv/tv_actor/guest_roles |archive-date=July 11, 2011 |access-date=January 28, 2011 |website=Freebase}} She did not record new music until 2009, when she starred in the Nickelodeon musical Spectacular!, in which she performed three songs. The film aired on Nickelodeon on February 16, 2009.{{Cite web |last=Puig |first=Yvonne Georgina |date=October 3, 2008 |title=Lauren Levine |url=https://variety.com/2008/scene/markets-festivals/lauren-levine-1117993332/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034516/https://variety.com/2008/scene/markets-festivals/lauren-levine-1117993332/ |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=June 22, 2020 |website=Variety}}{{Cite web |date=October 9, 2008 |title=Victoria Justice to Star in Spectacular! |url=http://www.seventeen.com/cosmogirl/victoria-justice-stars-in-spectacular |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405102650/http://www.seventeen.com/cosmogirl/victoria-justice-stars-in-spectacular |archive-date=April 5, 2012 |website=Seventeen}}
=2010s=
After the success of The Naked Brothers Band special in which Justice guest starred, she appeared in another episode, "The Premiere", on April 11, 2009. She later appeared in episodes of iCarly;{{Cite web |date=August 24, 2010 |title=Victoria Justice to Guest Star on iCarly |url=http://gossipteen.com/2010/08/24/victoria-justice-to-guest-star-on-icarly/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515183749/http://gossipteen.com/2010/08/24/victoria-justice-to-guest-star-on-icarly/ |archive-date=May 15, 2012 |website=GossipTeen.com}} True Jackson, VP; The Troop; and BrainSurge. Justice announced in 2009 that she would be working on a thriller film, set for theatrical release.{{Cite web |title=The Kings of Appletown |url=http://www.fluge.com/the-kings-of-appletown-movie.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110203162316/http://www.fluge.com/the-kings-of-appletown-movie.html |archive-date=February 3, 2011 |access-date=January 28, 2011 |website=Fluge.com}} Unlike initial plans of a theatrical release, the film had a limited preview release on December 12, 2009, and was returned to post-production. Ultimately the film's worldwide release was canceled.{{Cite web |title=The Kings of Appleton |url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2008/0KOFA.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034536/https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Kings-of-Appletown-The |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=January 28, 2011 |website=The-Numbers.com}}
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Justice confirmed that she would be starring in her own musical show on Nickelodeon called Victorious, explaining the show's genesis thus: "I was on Zoey 101. When I was 12, Dan Schneider cast me as a new character, Lola Martinez. From there, I worked with him for three years, on three seasons of Zoey 101. And, after that, Dan found out that I could also sing and dance as well as act, so he thought it would be really cool to create a show for me on Nickelodeon, called Victorious." The pilot for the show debuted on March 27, 2010, and received 5.7{{nbsp}}million views, making it the second-highest rated premiere for a live-action Nickelodeon series.{{Cite web |date=March 29, 2010 |title=Nickelodeon Scores 2nd Biggest "Kids' Choice Awards"; "Victorious" Bows to 5.7{{nbsp}}Million |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/03/29/nickelodeon-scores-2nd-biggest-kids-choice-awards-victorious-bows-to-5-7-million/46493 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021104606/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/03/29/nickelodeon-scores-2nd-biggest-kids-choice-awards-victorious-bows-to-5-7-million/46493/ |archive-date=October 21, 2012 |website=TV by the Numbers |publisher=Zap2it}} The original broadcast of this episode took place following the 2010 Kids' Choice Awards. Justice recorded several songs for the series throughout its run. Justice had the opportunity to share a recording set during the series' recordings, with different young artists who, like her, were in search of artistic possibilities.{{fact|date=February 2025}}
Justice later guest-starred on the animated series The Penguins of Madagascar, voicing the character of Stacy in the episode "Badger Pride". Justice starred in the 2010 Nickelodeon television movie The Boy Who Cried Werewolf, playing Jordan Sands, a girl who is transformed into a werewolf following her move to a creepy manor.{{Cite web |title=GI Partners Closes Netsmart Technologies Transaction |url=https://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/NY75924.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034541/https://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/NY75924.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=August 3, 2020|publisher=CNN}} The film averaged 5.8{{nbsp}}million viewers for the premiere.{{Cite web |last=Gorman |first=Bill |date=October 26, 2010 |title=Nickelodeon's The Boy Who Cried Werewolf Scores Almost 6{{nbsp}}Million Viewers |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/10/26/nickelodeon%E2%80%99s-the-boy-who-cried-werewolf-scores-almost-6-million-viewers/69685 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024143321/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/10/26/nickelodeon%e2%80%99s-the-boy-who-cried-werewolf-scores-almost-6-million-viewers/69685/ |archive-date=October 24, 2012 |website=TV by the Numbers |publisher=Zap2it}} Victorious ended its run on February 2, 2013.{{Cite web |date=March 31, 2010 |title=Exclusive Interview: Victoria Justice Is Victorious on Nickelodeon |url=http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=43:exclusive-features&id=8892:exclusive-interview-victoria-justice-is-victorious-on-nickelodeon&Itemid=73 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034542/http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=43%3Aexclusive-features&id=8892%3Aexclusive-interview-victoria-justice-is-victorious-on-nickelodeon&Itemid=73 |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |website=IESB.net}} Justice played the lead role Wren in the comedy Fun Size, released on October 26, 2012. In a 2010 interview with the Associated Press, she stated that she was recording an album but planned to take her time with the process.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsWTFUkA5h0 |title=Rising Teen Star Gets 'Victorious' New Gig |date=March 26, 2010 |publisher=Associated Press |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034535/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsWTFUkA5h0 |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |via=YouTube}} In October 2012, she revealed she would release her debut album in 2013.{{Cite web |date=October 25, 2012 |title=Victoria Justice to Release First Album in 2013: 'It's Going to Be Pop' |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a433353/victoria-justice-to-release-first-album-in-2013-its-going-to-be-pop-433353/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034519/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a433353/victoria-justice-to-release-first-album-in-2013-its-going-to-be-pop-433353/ |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=June 22, 2020 |website=Digital Spy}} For the Girl Up movement, which helps girls in developing countries, she released a promotional single, "Girl Up", co-written with Toby Gad, on February 16, 2013.{{Cite web |title=New Video: Victoria Justice - "Girl Up" |url=http://www.girlup.org/get-involved/new-video-victoria-justice.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231160351/http://www.girlup.org/get-involved/new-video-victoria-justice.html |archive-date=December 31, 2013 |access-date=January 21, 2014 |website=GirlUp}} Justice's debut single "Gold" was released on June 18, 2013.{{Cite web |date=June 18, 2013 |title=Gold - Single by Victoria Justice |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/gold-single/659658086 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034542/https://music.apple.com/us/album/gold-single/659658086 |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=October 31, 2013 |via=iTunes}} In August 2014, Billboard revealed that Justice had left Columbia Records but was recording new music to be released in 2015.{{Cite magazine |last=Lipshutz |first=Jason |date=August 19, 2014 |title=Victoria Justice's Music Career: Why Ariana Grande's Co-Star Is Still Worth Watching |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6221801/victoria-justice-music-ariana-grande |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034536/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6221801/victoria-justice-music-ariana-grande |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=December 29, 2019 |magazine=Billboard}}
In October 2013, it was announced that Justice had been cast as Lindy Sampson in MTV's Eye Candy, a cyber thriller based on the novel by R. L. Stine.{{Cite web |last=Gelman |first=Vlada |date=October 11, 2013 |title=Eye Candy — Victoria Justice Cast in MTV Cyber Thriller Pilot |url=http://tvline.com/2013/10/11/victoria-justice-eye-candy-mtv-pilot/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030083107/https://tvline.com/2013/10/11/victoria-justice-eye-candy-mtv-pilot/ |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |access-date=October 31, 2013 |website=TVLine}} The series was canceled after one season. The same year, it was announced that Justice had been cast in Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List.{{Cite web |last=McNary |first=Dave |date=October 23, 2013 |title=Victoria Justice, Pierson Fode in Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List |url=https://variety.com/2013/film/news/victoria-justice-pierson-fode-in-naomi-and-elys-no-kiss-list-1200754730/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034547/https://variety.com/2013/film/news/victoria-justice-pierson-fode-in-naomi-and-elys-no-kiss-list-1200754730/ |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=December 13, 2017 |website=Variety}} The film had its world premiere at the Outfest Film Festival on July 17, 2015. It was later released on September 18, 2015, through video-on-demand services.{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2015 |title=Victoria Justice and Pierson Fode Dish on Their Romance and Naomi & Ely's No Kiss List |url=http://ktla.com/2015/09/10/victoria-justice-and-pierson-fode-dish-on-their-romance-and-naomi-elys-no-kiss-list/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034519/https://ktla.com/morning-news/entertainment/victoria-justice-and-pierson-fode-dish-on-their-romance-and-naomi-elys-no-kiss-list/ |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=August 15, 2017 |website=KTLA.com}} Justice also competed against Gregg Sulkin in an episode of Lip Sync Battle that aired on July 30, 2015, performing Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and Nelly's "Hot in Herre".{{Cite web |title=Lip Sync Battle - Season 1, Ep. 14 - Victoria Justice vs. Gregg Sulkin |url=https://www.paramountnetwork.com/episodes/mxa8vz/lip-sync-battle-victoria-justice-vs-gregg-sulkin-season-1-ep-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216040846/https://www.paramountnetwork.com/episodes/mxa8vz/lip-sync-battle-victoria-justice-vs-gregg-sulkin-season-1-ep-14 |archive-date=February 16, 2019 |access-date=February 15, 2019 |website=Paramount Network}}
On October 20, 2016, Justice played Janet Weiss, one of the lead roles in the Fox musical film The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again.{{Cite magazine |date=January 4, 2016 |title=Victoria Justice Joins Fox's Rocky Horror Picture Show Remake |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6828976/victoria-justice-rocky-horror-picture-show-remake-ryan-mccartan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224153700/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6828976/victoria-justice-rocky-horror-picture-show-remake-ryan-mccartan |archive-date=February 24, 2021 |access-date=January 4, 2016 |magazine=Billboard}} It is a tribute{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=April 10, 2015 |title=Rocky Horror TV Remake in Works at Fox with Gail Berman & Kenny Ortega |url=https://deadline.com/2015/04/rocky-horror-picture-show-remake-fox-gail-berman-kenny-ortega-1201407925/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034557/https://deadline.com/2015/04/rocky-horror-picture-show-remake-fox-gail-berman-kenny-ortega-1201407925/ |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=November 4, 2015 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} to the cult classic 1975 film of the same name and was directed by Kenny Ortega, using the original script written by Richard O'Brien and Jim Sharman. Justice also starred in The Outcasts as Jodie. The film was released on April 14, 2017.{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2017 |title=The Outcasts: Film Review |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/outcasts-994057 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034604/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/outcasts-994057 |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}
= 2020s =
Justice hosted the 2020 Kids' Choice Awards following Nickelodeon's decision to stage the event virtually. In July 2020, Justice announced she had become a member of the Recording Academy.{{Cite tweet |number=1283484163971051520 |user=VictoriaJustice |title=Beyond excited to be a new member of the @RecordingAcad / GRAMMYs. Music is such an important part of my life, it means the world to be a voice in this vibrant community. Honored to have an opportunity to celebrate, represent, & give back to the music & its creators. #WeAreMusic |first=Victoria |last=Justice |date=July 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715202514/https://twitter.com/VictoriaJustice/status/1283484163971051520 |archive-date=July 15, 2020 |url-status=live}} That December, Justice announced that her first single in over seven years would be titled "Treat Myself".{{Cite magazine |last=Sinha |first=Charu |date=December 8, 2020 |title=Victoria Justice to Stage a Comeback With New Single |url=https://www.vulture.com/2020/12/victoria-justice-to-stage-a-comeback-with-new-single.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209003114/https://www.vulture.com/2020/12/victoria-justice-to-stage-a-comeback-with-new-single.html |archive-date=December 9, 2020 |magazine=New York}} The song was released on December 11, 2020, and is the first single she released as an independent artist. This was followed by a single titled "Stay", released on February 12, 2021.{{Cite news |last=Wetmore |first=Brendan |date=February 10, 2021 |title=When Will Victoria Justice Drop Her Debut Album? Her New Singles Tease Something Bigger |url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/when-will-victoria-justice-drop-her-debut-album-her-new-singles-tease-something-bigger-61502795 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210220725/https://www.elitedaily.com/p/when-will-victoria-justice-drop-her-debut-album-her-new-singles-tease-something-bigger-61502795 |archive-date=February 10, 2021 |work=Elite Daily}} The next single, "Too F*ckin' Nice", was released on May 28, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Travis |first=Emlyn |date=September 2, 2021 |title=Victoria Justice Is The Afterlife Of The Party - MTV |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/3180450/victoria-justice-afterlife-of-the-party/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902140326/https://www.mtv.com/news/3180450/victoria-justice-afterlife-of-the-party/ |archive-date=September 2, 2021 |website=MTV News}}
On March 12, 2021, Justice starred as Brooke Gatwick in the romantic drama film Trust.{{Cite magazine |last=Donnelly |first=Matt |date=February 9, 2021 |title=Vertical Acquires Key Territories on Victoria Justice Drama Trust - Variety |url=https://variety.com/2021/film/news/vertical-trust-movie-victoria-justice-1234904384/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209220141/https://variety.com/2021/film/news/vertical-trust-movie-victoria-justice-1234904384/ |archive-date=February 9, 2021 |magazine=Variety}} To promote the film, she released a cover of Billy Paul's "Everybody's Breaking Up".{{Cite web |last=Carroll |first=Tobias |date=March 13, 2021 |title=Victoria Justice Covers Billy Paul's "Everybody's Breaking Up" - InsideHook |url=https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/news-opinion/watch-victoria-justices-sultry-cover-billy-pauls-everybodys-breaking |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314134730/https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/news-opinion/watch-victoria-justices-sultry-cover-billy-pauls-everybodys-breaking |archive-date=March 14, 2021 |website=insidehook.com}} Justice starred as Cassie Garcia in the film Afterlife of the Party, which premiered on September 2, 2021, on Netflix. Along with Spencer Sutherland and Jessica Rose Weiss, she released the soundtrack EP to which she performed and co-wrote a song titled "Home".{{Cite web |last=Rafter |first=Darcy |date=September 2, 2021 |title=Afterlife of the Party soundtrack: Every song explored |url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/09/02/afterlife-of-the-party-soundtrack/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902115304/https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/09/02/afterlife-of-the-party-soundtrack/ |archive-date=September 2, 2021 |access-date=September 2, 2021 |website=hitc.com}} Justice portrayed Lola Alvarez in the Netflix romantic comedy film A Perfect Pairing, released on May 19, 2022.{{Cite web |last=Massoto |first=Erick |date=April 21, 2022 |title=Perfect Pairing Trailer Shows Victoria Justice, Adam Demos' Netflix Rom-Com |url=https://collider.com/a-perfect-pairing-trailer-victoria-justice-adam-demos-romcom-netflix/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421202453/https://collider.com/a-perfect-pairing-trailer-victoria-justice-adam-demos-romcom-netflix/ |archive-date=April 21, 2022 |website=collider.com}} Justice portrayed Annie, a pregnant woman, in the thriller The Tutor, which premiered on March 24, 2023. She also joined the cast of the comedy California King, in which she plays a character named Lynette.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Tamera |date=March 21, 2023 |title=Noah Schnapp, Victoria Justice & Garrett Hedlund Talk 'The Tutor' & Surprises |url=https://collider.com/noah-schnapp-victoria-justice-garrett-hedlund-the-tutor-interview/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322084819/https://collider.com/noah-schnapp-victoria-justice-garrett-hedlund-the-tutor-interview/ |archive-date=March 22, 2023 |access-date=March 24, 2023 |website=collider.com}} In 2024, she starred in the thriller Depravity.{{Cite magazine |last=Wiseman |first=Andreas |date=December 8, 2023 |title=Paramount Buys 'Depravity' With Victoria Justice And Devon Ross – Deadline |url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/paramount-depravity-movie-deal-victoria-justice-devon-ross-taylor-john-smith-sasha-luss-dylan-mcdermott-1235658348/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208153520/https://deadline.com/2023/12/paramount-depravity-movie-deal-victoria-justice-devon-ross-taylor-john-smith-sasha-luss-dylan-mcdermott-1235658348/ |archive-date=December 8, 2023 |access-date=December 23, 2023 |magazine=Deadline Hollywood}}
On February 19, 2023, coinciding with her 30th birthday, Justice released the single "Last Man Standing" and confirmed that she was working on her debut studio album.{{Cite magazine |last=Reul |first=Katie |date=February 19, 2023 |title=Victoria Justice Celebrates 30th Birthday with New Single - Variety |url=https://variety.com/2023/music/news/victoria-justice-single-last-man-standing-30th-birthday-1235527122/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219225341/https://variety.com/2023/music/news/victoria-justice-single-last-man-standing-30th-birthday-1235527122/ |archive-date=February 19, 2023 |access-date=February 20, 2023 |magazine=Variety}}
Philanthropy
Justice has taken part in several charity events, supporting charities such as the United Nations Foundation, which benefits numerous causes such as AIDS, Children, Environment, Health, Human Rights, and Peace.[http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/2301-victoria-justice "Victoria Justice's Charity Work, Events and Causes"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034604/https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/victoria-justice |date=November 15, 2020 }}, Look to the Stars. Retrieved January 28, 2011.
On September 30, 2010, Justice announced she would be joining the charity campaign Girl Up. When asked about joining, she stated "I'm so excited to become a champion for Girl Up and to help make a difference for girls who aren't given the same opportunities that most of us take for granted. I know that there are plenty of girls throughout the country who are just like me—ready and motivated to stand up for the rights and well-being of girls in the developing world. I am confident that, together, we will rise to the challenge."
Justice joined Girl Up on September 30, 2010, for the campaign's official launch in New York City and went on to support the "Unite for Girls" tour, which traveled to cities across the United States. She visited Girl Up–supported programs in developing countries to observe first-hand the impact the programs can have on girls and communities.[http://www.looktothestars.org/news/5136-victoria-justice-joins-charity-campaign-for-young-girls "Victoria Justice Joins Charity Campaign For Young Girls"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034541/https://www.looktothestars.org/news/5136-victoria-justice-joins-charity-campaign-for-young-girls |date=November 15, 2020 }}, Look to the Stars, September 30, 2010 In an interview with Seventeen, Justice stated, "I was looking into different charities and hearing these girls in Guatemala and Africa talk about having to walk miles for water and crying because they don't have any money to go to school. It just really broke my heart, so I want to spread the word as much as I can and get other people working together. Before you know it we can actually make a difference."{{Cite web |date=December 20, 2010 |title=Exclusive Victoria Justice Prom Pics! |url=http://www.seventeen.com/parties/prom/victoria-justice-charity-work#fbIndex5 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034613/https://www.seventeen.com/prom/g2070/victoria-justice-prom-cover/#fbIndex5 |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=January 28, 2011 |website=Seventeen}}
Artistry
Justice's musical influences include Madonna, Britney Spears, Pink, Sara Bareilles, Coldplay, No Doubt, the Jackson 5, the Beatles, Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen, Hall & Oates, Billy Joel, Carly Simon, Karen Carpenter,{{Cite web |last=Harp |first=Justin |date=December 13, 2010 |title=Victoria Justice 'reveals musical influences' |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a292968/victoria-justice-reveals-musical-influences.html#~pf4uoVYzwhin2u |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701180750/http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a292968/victoria-justice-reveals-musical-influences.html#~pf4uoVYzwhin2u |archive-date=July 1, 2015 |access-date=March 16, 2016 |website=Digital Spy}} Elton John, Alanis Morissette, Carole King, and Diana Ross.{{Cite web |last=Florino |first=Rick |date=August 29, 2012 |title=Victoria Justice Talks "Make It in America" Tour and More @ARTISTdirect |url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/victoria-justice-talks-make-it-in-america-tour-and-more/10230004 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305081336/http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/victoria-justice-talks-make-it-in-america-tour-and-more/10230004 |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=March 16, 2016 |website=Artistdirect}}
Personal life
In 2013, Justice lived with her parents in an Encino Hills home she purchased.{{Cite web |last=Westhoff |first=Ben |date=May 16, 2013 |title=Victoria Justice: The Kids' Choice |url=https://www.laweekly.com/music/victoria-justice-the-kids-choice-4166511 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115034516/https://www.laweekly.com/victoria-justice-the-kids-choice/ |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=January 10, 2019 |website=LA Weekly |quote="I think you go right here," says Victoria Justice, guiding a reporter toward her house in the Encino Hills, overlooking the mountains and just down the street from Martin Lawrence's pad.}}
Filmography
{{Pending films key}}
=Film=
=Television=
| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable"| Notes |
| 2003
| Jill #2 | Episode: "The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles" |
| 2005
| data-sort-value="Suite Life of Zack & Cody, The" |The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Rebecca | Episode: "The Fairest of Them All" |
| 2005–2008
| Zoey 101 | Lola Martinez | Main role (seasons 2–4) |
| 2005
| Rose | Television film |
| 2006
| Everwood | Thalia Thompson | Episode: "Enjoy the Ride" |
| 2009
| data-sort-value="Naked Brothers Band, The" | The Naked Brothers Band | Herself | 2 episodes |
| 2009
| Tammi Dyson | Television film |
| rowspan="2" |2009, 2011
| rowspan="2" |iCarly | Shelby Marx | Episode: "iFight Shelby Marx" |
| Tori Vega
| Episode: "iParty with Victorious" |
| 2009
| Vivian | Episode: "True Crush" |
| 2010
| data-sort-value="Troop, The"| The Troop | Eris Fairy | Episode: "Speed" |
| 2010–2013
| Tori Vega | Main role |
| 2010–2015
| data-sort-value="Penguins of Madagascar, The"| The Penguins of Madagascar | Stacy | Voice role; 2 episodes |
| 2010
| data-sort-value="Boy Who Cried Werewolf, The"| The Boy Who Cried Werewolf | Jordan Sands | Television film |
| 2013
| Herself | Episode: "Big Time Tour Bus" |
| 2015
| Lindy Sampson | Main role |
| 2015
| Amanda | 2 episodes |
| 2016
| Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life | Ramona Miller |
| 2016
| data-sort-value="Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again, The"| The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again | Janet Weiss |
| 2017
| Herself | Special guest |
| 2017
| Sophia |
| 2018
| Student | Voice role; episode: "Factory Where Nuts Are Handled" |
| 2018
| Hayley Wilson | 2 episodes |
| 2018
| Harper | Episode: "Trophy Wife" |
| 2020
| data-sort-value="Real Bros of Simi Valley, The"| The Real Bros of Simi Valley | Courtney Ingles | 4 episodes |
| 2020
| data-sort-value="Fifty States of Fright"| 50 States of Fright | Logan | 3 episodes |
| 2025
| Dylan Pryor | Recurring role |
Discography
{{Main|Victoria Justice discography|List of songs recorded by Victoria Justice}}
Tours
- Make It in America Tour (2012)
- Summer Break Tour {{small|(with Big Time Rush)}} (2013)
Awards and nominations
See also
References
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External links
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- {{Official website|victoriajustice.net}}
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