While best known for starring as Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games film series (2012–2015) and as Gail Abernathy-McKadden in the Pitch Perfect film series (2012–2017), Elizabeth Banks also plays a recurring character on the American television mockumentary family sitcom Modern Family.
Elizabeth Banks appears in Modern Family as Mitchell and Cameron’s gal pal, Sal (Credit: ABC)
She portrays Sal, one of Mitchell Pritchett’s (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cameron Tucker’s (Eric Stonestreet) closest friends. A big drinker, she despises their adopted daughter, Lily Tucker-Pritchett (Aubrey Anderson-Emmons). Elizabeth Banks’s character, Sal, appears in seasons 1, 4, 5, 6, and 8.
In September 2015, Elizabeth Banks attended the premiere of A Bigger Splash during the 2015 Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande in Venice, Italy.
Elizabeth Banks attends the premiere of A Bigger Splash held during the 2015 Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande in Venice, Italy, on September 6, 2015 (Credit: Cinzia Camela / WENN)
Fellow actors Tilda Swinton, Dakota Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, and director Luca Guadagnino joined her on the red carpet.
Elizabeth Banks matches her pale pink lipstick to her Marchesa gown at the 2015 Venice Film Festival
The actress, producer, and director looked sensational in a form-fitting lace gown from Marchesa’s Resort 2016 collection. The gown featured floral appliqués and a plunging neckline.
Elizabeth Banks turns her head to the side to flaunt her wavy blonde updo and shining silver earrings
She styled the delicate dress with a matching nude Jimmy Choo clutch, dark pedicure, and strappy nude Jimmy Choo heels.
Elizabeth Banks shows off her Marchesa gown from top to bottom on the red carpet
How do you like Elizabeth’s romantic Marchesa gown and Jimmy Choo sandals? Unfortunately, her nude leather ‘Fenzy’ sandals are no longer available.
Elizabeth Banks shows off her fresh pedicure in a pair of Jimmy Choo sandals
For readers interested in diving deeper into Elizabeth Banks’ impressive career, check out our detailed article on her most iconic roles over the years. This guide covers everything from her breakout roles in The Hunger Games to memorable comedic appearances like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, showcasing her versatility and charm on screen.