She broke into acting at just 10 years old with a guest role on Gilmore Girls. However, her breakthrough moment came as Lola Martinez in Nickelodeon’s Zoey 101. But it was her lead role as Tori Vega on Victorious that turned her into a teen idol and a mainstay in pop culture.
Justice’s story is one of reinvention and quiet determination. She has transitioned from a teen sensation into a thoughtful artist and advocate, taking on projects that reflect her evolving identity.
5 lesser-known things about Victoria Justice
1) Early career beginning
Victoria Justice got into acting at the age of 10. Her first role was a small guest appearance on the popular show Gilmore Girls in 2003. It wasn’t a huge part but it was her first real step into acting and landing a role on such a well-known series at that age was pretty impressive.
It gave her early experience on a professional set and introduced her to the industry.
2) Philanthropic endeavors
Victoria Justice has been actively involved in philanthropy. She supports organizations like the United Nations Foundation, which addresses causes such as health, education, and human rights.
On September 30, 2010, she joined the “Girl Up” campaign, which empowers girls in developing countries. At the campaign’s launch in New York City, she spoke how excited she was.
Justice also participated in the “Unite for Girls” tour, visiting cities across the U.S. to raise awareness. She traveled to Girl Up-supported programs in developing countries, witnessing the impact on local communities.
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3) Musical influences
Victoria Justice has drawn inspiration from a wide range of musicians throughout her life. She spoke about it in an interview with PopEater in December 2010 and also shared how her sound is shaped by artists from different genres.
Justice also hinted that these influences would be reflected in the next album she was going to release. She described her music as deeply personal and shaped by her own experiences.
4) Advocacy for self-care
Victoria Justice has become an advocate for self-care. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Justice spoke about how she took her once flawless skin for granted during her teenage years.
Her perspective changed after developing cystic acne due to thyroid medication for her Hashimoto’s disease
5) Comeback from hiatus
Victoria Justice made her musical comeback in December 2020 with the release of her single Treat Myself. It was her first new song in seven years. The former Victorious star announced the release on Instagram and shared the message behind the track.
