Liv Tyler
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1977-07-01
    • Born Place: New York City, New York, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Liv Rundgren, Liv Rundgren Tyler

Liv Tyler

Liv Tyler is an American actress and model, born on July 1, 1977, in New York City. She is the daughter of Aerosmith's lead singer, Steven Tyler, and model-singer Bebe Buell. Initially named Liv Rundgren, she learned of her biological father's identity at age eight. Tyler began her career in modeling at 14, but soon transitioned to acting, making her film debut in Silent Fall (1994). Tyler gained widespread recognition for her role as Arwen Undómiel in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003). She furthered her career with notable performances in Armageddon (1998), The Strangers (2008), and The Incredible Hulk (2008). In 2025, she returned to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, reprising her role as Betty Ross in Captain America: Brave New World . Beyond acting, Tyler has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2003 and has served as a spokesperson for Givenchy's fragrance and cosmetics line . She has also collaborated with brands like Triumph and Belstaff on design projects. Tyler's personal life includes a marriage to musician Royston Langdon in 2003, with whom she has a son, Milo. The couple separated in 2008. She later had two children with British sports and entertainment manager Dave Gardner before their split in 2021. After a five-year hiatus spent focusing on family life in Ojai Valley, California, Tyler returned to acting in 2025, balancing her career with her preference for a peaceful, countryside lifestyle .