Elizabeth appeared in several films, including the horror film Jack Frost and Dish Dogs, before being cast in 1999's American Pie. Pie was a major box office success, and achieved cult status for her nude bedroom scene in the movie. Elizabeth subsequently appeared in several Hollywood films, including Scary Movie, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Tomcats. Elizabeth starred in the UPN series Cuts until the show was canceled in May 2006.Elizabeth was in a relationship with actor Joseph D. Reitman for 10 years, including three years of marriage.The couple separated in March 2005and Elizabeth filed for divorce in late June 2005.

An animal rescue organization founded by Elizabeth and her then-husband Reitman promoting responsible pet guardianship and preventing animal crueltyOver the past year Shannon Elizabeth has participated in numerous other Bodog-sponsored charity events as well.

