Vella Lovell

Acting

Vella Lovell

Born September 13, 1985 (age 40)

Vella Lovell (born September 13, 1985) is an American actress, best known for playing Heather in The CW comedy-drama series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Khadija in The Big Sick. Lovell attended Interlochen Arts Camp and graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy. She then went on to graduate from Juilliard in New York City.

Known For

The Christmas ChroniclesThe Christmas Chronicles · 2018
The Christmas Chronicles
7.22018
MovieComedyAdventure
Siblings Kate and Teddy try to prove Santa Claus is real, but when they accidentally cause his sleigh to crash, they have to save Christmas.
The Big SickThe Big Sick · 2017
The Big Sick
7.32017
MovieComedyDrama
Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings.
Your Place or MineYour Place or Mine · 2023
Your Place or Mine
6.32023
MovieRomanceComedy
When best friends and total opposites Debbie and Peter swap homes for a week, they get a peek into each other's lives that could open the door to love.
Kiff Lore of the Ring LightKiff Lore of the Ring Light · 2025
Kiff Lore of the Ring Light
7.22025
MovieAnimationAdventure
Kiff and her friends go on an adventure to destroy a ring light of immense power.
Mack & RitaMack & Rita · 2022
Mack & Rita
5.52022
MovieComedyFantasy
A 30-year-old spends a wild weekend in Palm Springs and wakes up to find she has magically transformed into her 70-year-old self.
Shangri-laShangri-la · 2025
Shangri-la
2025
Movie
An aging showgirl rails against her fate in a crumbling, seaside town.
Literally, Right Before AaronLiterally, Right Before Aaron · 2017
Literally, Right Before Aaron
4.82017
MovieDramaComedy
Still reeling from his breakup with college sweetheart Allison, Adam's world is thrown into further chaos when he’s surprisingly invited to attend her upcoming wedding. Returning home for the festivities, Adam must confront unresolved feelings while trying to convince himself and everyone else that he is truly happy for her.
VisitorsVisitors · 2013
Visitors
6.42013
MovieDocumentary
From the director of KOYAANISQATSI, an astonishing film that documents the drama of how we both live and witness what we experience. Shot in rich black and white Godfrey Reggio's latest film finds the full spectrum of emotion in human faces, gorgeous landscapes and even the behavior of an especially expressive gorilla.

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