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Shenae Grimes

Shenae Grimes is a Canadian actress best known for playing Darcy Edwards on *Degrassi: The Next Generation* and Annie Wilson on *90210*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Shenae Grimes is a Canadian actress best known for playing Darcy Edwards on *Degrassi: The Next Generation* and Annie Wilson on *90210*. Born in Toronto, she began her career in Canadian television before moving to the United States for *90210*. She has also been credited as Shenae Grimes-Beech after marriage.

Early life

Shenae Grimes was born in Toronto, Ontario, on October 24, 1989. Her birth name is Shenae Sonya Grimes. She began working in television as a teenager.

Career

Grimes first gained attention in Canadian television through *Naturally, Sadie* and *Degrassi: The Next Generation*. She later moved to *90210*, where she played Annie Wilson from 2008 to 2013.

Notable roles

Her best-known roles are Darcy Edwards in *Degrassi: The Next Generation* and Annie Wilson in *90210*. These performances established her as a recognizable teen-drama actress.

Personal life

After marrying musician and model Josh Beech, she has also been credited as Shenae Grimes-Beech. Some later biographical sources describe additional work in film and other creative fields.

Key facts

  • She began recurring as Darcy Edwards on *Degrassi: The Next Generation* in 2004 and became a series regular in 2006.
  • She left *Degrassi* in 2008 after being cast as Annie Wilson in *90210*.
  • She was born in Toronto, Ontario, on October 24, 1989.
  • She has been credited as Shenae Grimes-Beech in later work.
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Canadian context

She is a Canadian actor from Toronto who began her career in Canadian television before achieving wider recognition in the United States.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Shenae Grimes?
She is a Canadian actress best known for *Degrassi: The Next Generation* and *90210*.
What is Shenae Grimes's full name?
Her birth name is Shenae Sonya Grimes.
Where was Shenae Grimes born?
She was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What role made her widely known?
She is widely known for playing Annie Wilson on *90210*.
What character did she play on *Degrassi: The Next Generation*?
She played Darcy Edwards.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenae_Grimes-Beech
    Supports: Birth name, Toronto origin, Degrassi and 90210 career history
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1501624/
    Supports: Canadian actress, roles as Annie Wilson and Darcy Edwards, birth date and birthplace
  3. Wikipedia — https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenae_Grimes
    Supports: Canadian actress from Toronto, best known for Annie Wilson in 90210
  4. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/shenae-grimes/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and role in 90210