The CW Source

We’re feeling particularly old here at CW Source Central at the moment, because we just figured out that Lindsey Shaw is turning 19 on Saturday, May 10. Nineteen! This will be the first national election where she’s allowed to vote!

Lindsey plays Claire Tolchuck on Aliens in America, the hysterical and heartfelt sitcom on the CW. Claire is pretty and popular, and it would be easy for her to become a one-note character. What we love is how Lindsey and the writers make sure that Claire never becomes one-dimensional – she has depth and smarts, and you can see she’s got a mind whirring away below the surface. At the same time, she’s one heck of a realistic teenager, suddenly hating her mom, acting out, getting crushes and suddenly being wise beyond her years. It’s almost like Lindsey is still a teenager herself! Oh, wait…

We hope Lindsey has a great birthday. Leave your birthday wishes for her in the comments!