AnnaSophia Robb played the starring role of Bethany Hamilton in 2011’s Soul Surfer.
The Denver-born actress was just 16-years-old during early 2010, when the film was shot on location in Hawaii and Tahiti.
Soul Surfer is based on a 2004 autobiography written by the real-life Bethany Hamilton, a professional surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack but still returned to the sport.
Bethany apparently recommended Robb for the role, because despite being very young at the start of production, Robb was already an accomplished actress when she shot Soul Surfer.
Did AnnaSophia Robb actually lose her arm in real life?
AnnaSophia, the actress in Soul Surfer, is not an amputee. The visual effect of only having one are was created using a green sleeve on Robb’s left arm. Robb’s arm was later removed in post production.
Can AnnaSophia Robb actually surf?
Robb learned to surf when she played Bethany Hamilton in Soul Surfer. Not only did she learn to surf, but she learned to surf with one arm.
Who did AnnaSophia Robb marry?
AnnaSophia has yet to marry at this time. By the sounds of it, she is happy dating.
She has reportedly dated Josh Hutcherson, Alexander Ludwig, Colton Haynes, Nolan Gerard Funk, Austin Butler, Jake T. Austin, and Chris Wood, many of whom have been her co-stars.
How Old Was annaSophia Robb In soul surfer
AnnaSophia was 16-years old when she played the 13-year old Bethany Hamilton in Soul Surfer.
Where Is AnnaSophia Robb From
AnnaSophia was born in Denver, Colorado on December 8, 1993.
Are AnnaSophia Robb and Bethany Hamilton Friends
It is reported that AnnaSophia and Bethany are friends. You can see a video from May 29, 2020 of them chatting via Facebook here.
Here’s another video of them talking about Soul Surfer.
Robb’s Other Roles
In 2005, AnnaSophia played Violet Beauregard, a gum-chewing, self-obsessed golden ticket winner from Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The film was not as well-received as the 1971 original and is remembered by some as a flop, but it grossed over $200 million in the United States and close to $500 million worldwide, far surpassing its estimated $150 million budget.
Two years later, Robb assumed more of a central role in Bridge to Terabithia, earning a Critics Choice Award nomination for “Best Young Actress” in the process.
Roles in The Reaping, Have Dreams, Will Travel, and Sleepwalking followed, putting the young actress on screen alongside the likes of Charlize Theron, Dennis Hopper, Woody Harrelson, Jeff Daniels, and even a very young Elle Fanning.
A couple of action films followed and then came Soul Surfer, a film that earned her a nomination at the MovieGuide Awards and the Teen Choice Awards.
In the years since, AnnaSophia Robb seems to be moving away from movies and into TV.
In 2013, she starred as Carrie Bradshaw in The Carrie Diaries and won the “Superstar of Tomorrow” award at the Young Hollywood Awards.
Bethany Hamilton
As depicted in the film Soul Surfer, Bethany Hamilton returned to her board just 1 month after the attack and taught herself to surf with one arm.
Her career continued long after the attack and in addition to her surfing accolades, which include multiple top 3 finishers in the USA and Australia and the honor of becoming the first woman to compete in the Rip Curl Cup, she has launched numerous outreach programs, published several books, and appeared in many TV programs. We have more information about Bethany Hamilton over here.
