After graduating from Roseville High School in 2003, Reed enrolled in Wayne State University to study fine arts. However, she left the university before completing her degree and moved to Chicago to pursue acting more seriously. In Chicago, she performed in various local plays and took part in improv and theater courses. Eventually, she relocated to Hollywood to launch her professional acting career.

Family Background and Religious Upbringing

Crystal Reed has an older brother named Corey. She was raised in a conservative Catholic household but also attended Baptist church services during her upbringing. Despite her religious background, she has not publicly discussed her current beliefs in detail, making it unclear how actively religious she is today.

Acting Career Highlights

Reed began gaining attention in 2010 with guest appearances on television series such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and CSI: New York. However, she is best known for her breakout role as Allison Argent, the female lead on the hit MTV series Teen Wolf. Her character’s storyline concluded with a dramatic exit during the show's third season in 2014, as Reed expressed a desire to explore different roles and areas within the film industry.

In addition to her television work, she has appeared in several films, including Skyline and Crazy, Stupid, Love. Although her career has been more prominent on television, especially among younger audiences, she received recognition as part of the ensemble cast of Teen Wolf. Alongside co-stars Tyler Posey, Holland Roden, Dylan O’Brien, and Tyler Hoechlin, she won a Young Hollywood Award for Best Ensemble Cast.

Reed's continued popularity on TV and her performances in both series and films have helped build her reputation as a versatile actress capable of taking on both dramatic and genre roles.