In 2012, Sarah Hyland played Claire Mathews in the coming-of-age comedy-drama Struck by Lightning. The film follows high school senior Carson Phillips (played by Chris Colfer), who is tragically struck by lightning. Through a series of flashbacks, the story unfolds, revealing Carson’s relentless pursuit of his dream to become an editor for The New Yorker.
Sarah Hyland as Claire Mathews in the 2012 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film Struck by Lightning (Credit: Permut Presentations)
Sarah Hyland, who played the head cheerleader and class president, was 21 years old at the world premiere of Struck by Lightning at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 21, 2012. She turned 22 on November 24, 2012.
Actors Rebel Wilson, Angela Kinsey, and Sarah Hyland arrive at a screening of Tribeca Film’s “Struck By Lightning” at the Chinese Cinema 6 Theaters on January 6, 2013, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: S_Bukley / Shutterstock)
The main cast of “Struck by Lightning” (2012) includes Chris Colfer as Carson Phillips, Allison Janney as Carson’s alcoholic mom Sheryl Phillips, Dermot Mulroney as Carson’s absent father Neal Phillips, Christina Hendricks as April, Rebel Wilson as Malerie Baggs, Angela Kinsey as Ms. Sharpton, Polly Bergen in her final film a grandma who’s suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, Matt Prokop as Dwayne Michaels, Brad William Henke as Principal Gifford, and Carter Jenkins as Nicholas Forbes.
Behind the Scenes of Struck by Lightning: Casting and Filming Insights
Rebel Wilson was cast as Malerie Baggs just a day before filming started. The casting director, Michael V. Nicolo, had a dream about her for the role, and she auditioned the following day.
Chris Colfer as Carson Phillips and Rebel Wilson as Malerie Baggs in the 2012 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film Struck by Lightning (Credit: Permut Presentations)
Although she played a high school student, Rebel was 31 years old during the movie’s filming. Rebel Wilson celebrated her 32nd birthday on March 2, 2012, just weeks before Struck by Lightning premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 21, 2012.
Sarah Hyland (Claire Mathews) and Matt Prokop (Dwayne Michaels) also appeared in the Disney Channel original movie Geek Charming.
Sarah Hyland’s Fashion Details: The Look at Audi’s Emmy Celebration
At Audi’s celebration of the Emmys, Sarah Hyland sparkled in a metallic lavender mini dress by Halston Heritage (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
Sarah Hyland’s style never fails to captivate, and her appearance in September 2016 was no exception. The Struck by Lightning star stole the spotlight once again at Audi’s 68th Emmy celebration in West Hollywood, effortlessly showcasing her flawless fashion sense.
Sarah Hyland in a dazzling metallic silver sleeveless draped mini dress at Audi’s celebration of the 68th Emmy Awards at Catch in West Hollywood on September 15, 2016 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
At Audi’s celebration of the 68th Emmy Awards, the then-25-year-old actress ditched the classic little black dress in favor of a tiny metallic gunmetal frock from Halston Heritage. It featured a light-catching sheen, draping, and a thigh-skimming hem.
Sarah looked effortlessly sexy in the sultry dress, styled with several rings by Jennifer Meyer and Savannah Stranger.
Sarah Hyland styled her hair with side-parted curls and accentuated her look with a silver metallic eye and a pink lip (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
The Conception star wore her newly dyed blonde locks in side-parted curls, sported metallic eye makeup, and pink lipstick.
Sarah Hyland flaunts her legs in a Halston Heritage dress (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
Sarah elevated the allure of her look by pairing it with a striking set of Stuart Weitzman ‘Sultry’ sandals.
Sarah Hyland shows off her feet in strappy metallic sandals (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
These sandals have adjustable wraparound ankle straps, asymmetric mid straps, and four-inch heels.
Sarah Hyland displays her feet and toes in Stuart Weitzman sandals (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
You can check out these Stuart Weitzman sandals in different versions at Zappos and Nordstrom.
Metallic Shimmer Stuart Weitzman Sultry Sandals, $435
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