Cruel Intentions star Savannah Lee Smith's life off-screen including Stevie Wonder link

Amazon Prime's rendition of the iconic nineties thriller Cruel Intentions is set to debut on the streaming platform today (November 21), with all eyes on the new stars bringing this tale of deceit and seduction to life.

The TV reboot promises a 'new chapter', yet the narrative remains akin to the original film, tracing the power struggles of two manipulative step-siblings within their school environment. Sarah Catherine Hook assumes the role of the ruthless Queen Bee Caroline Merteuil in the TV series, while Zac Burgess portrays her step-brother Lucien Belmont.

Savannah Lee Smith plays Annie Grover in the series, who is the daughter of the vice-president. Her character mirrors Reese Witherspoon's role in the 1999 film, Annette Hargrove, who was a headmaster's daughter.

Audiences delving into the series will undoubtedly be keen to discover more about Savannah's off-screen life. So, what do we know about this 24-year-old star?

Born and bred in Los Angeles, Savannah grew up in a family of musicians with a passion for jazz. Her mother was a professional singer in the nineties, while her father was a screenwriter, reports the Mirror. Meanwhile her grandfather performed music alongside music legend Stevie Wonder.

She didn't kick-start her acting journey until high school, where she found a passion for the "acting part" of theatre over music. However, she expressed to Wonderland magazine that she "retains a very strong connection to music" and has no intention of "abandoning it", as she continues to create R&B jazz tunes alongside her acting pursuits.

The actress gained significant attention with her role in the Gossip Girl revival, which aired from 2021 to 2023, portraying the formidable Monet de Haan. This performance opened