Tiffany Espensen

Early life

Espensen was born on February 10, 1999, in China, and was adopted by American parents, Robin and Dan Espensen. Espensen attended Liberty University majoring in political science and religion. In November 2021, she completed her master's degree in Christian ministries at Grand Canyon University.

Career

Espensen began her career as a child actress making guest appearances on television series such as Hannah Montana, True Jackson, VP and Zeke and Luther. In 2011, she landed a main role on the Nickelodeon series, Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures (2011–2013), in which she played Piper, the little sister of Ashley Argota's character. Espensen followed this up in 2014 with a co-starring role on the Disney XD series Kirby Buckets. In 2016 she was added to the cast of the 2017 feature film Spider-Man: Homecoming, playing the role of Cindy, a role she reprised in the 2018 film Avengers: Infinity War.

Personal life

Espensen started dating country singer and Bringing Up Bates star Lawson Bates in February 2021. In October of that year, Bates and Espensen were engaged at the Tenuta Larnianone in Siena, Italy. They married on May 12, 2022, in San Diego. Espensen welcomed their first child, a son, on July 19, 2024. Her second pregnancy was announced in June 2025.

Filmography

References

References

1. (February 9, 2020). "I'm feelin'... 21 (Feb 10) 🙆🏻 and it feels SO GOOD! 🥰 I can honestly say I'm in such a wonderful place in my life. I feel like I'm going into 21 with a healthy mindset, laser focus, and confident trust in what God has planned❤️". Tiffany Espensen.
2. Annette Williams. (August 1, 2012). "Teen CERT Member Joins FEMA Youth Council". Julian Journal.
3. Tiffany Espensen. (March 21, 2012). "Today is the day my parents adopted me from China! We call it Gotcha Day! Sooooooo..... Happy Gotcha Day to me:)))".
4. (December 27, 2017). "Hollywood actress finds balance with faith and career through studying at LU {{!}} WSET".
5. "Tiffany Espensen Bates on Instagram: "Wohoo! I'm done with my Masters 🥳 I finished my last class on November 13 and I still can't believe I completed this. My Masters is in "Christian Ministries" from Grand Canyon University"".
6. (June 7, 2011). "Surf's Up This Summer as Nickelodeon Debuts New Live-Action Series, "Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures," Premiering Friday, July 1, at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT)". [[Nickelodeon]].
7. Robert Lloyd. (July 1, 2011). "TV Review: 'Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures'". [[Los Angeles Times]].
8. Nellie Andreeva. (February 11, 2014). "Disney XD Draws Up Series Order For 'Kirby Buckets' Starring Jacob Bertrand". [[Deadline Hollywood]].
9. Ross A. Lincoln. (June 30, 2016). "'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Adds Garcelle Beauvais & Tiffany Espensen; Q'orianka Kilcher Joins 'Hostiles'". [[Deadline Hollywood]].
10. John Boone. (July 5, 2017). "'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Reveals There Is a Second Spider-Man Somewhere in New York City". 9news ([[KUSA (TV).
11. C.P. Hoffman. (October 4, 2017). "Will AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR Introduce Silk to the MCU?". [[Nerdist]].
12. Mauch, Ally. (October 28, 2021). "Bringing Up Bates Star Lawson Bates Is Engaged to Girlfriend Tiffany Espensen: 'We Are Overjoyed'".
13. Despres, Tricia. (May 13, 2022). "Bringing Up Bates' Lawson Bates and Tiffany Espensen Are Married — See the Exclusive Photos!".
14. "Welcome to the world William Daniel Bates!".
15. (July 31, 2024). "Bringing Up Bates' Lawson and Tiffany Bates Welcome First Baby Together: 'Thank You for Coming into Our Lives'". [[People (magazine).
16. "Tiffany and Lawson Bates Expecting Baby No. 2 Less Than a Year After Welcoming Son Will: 'Coming Soon'".
17. "Tiffany Espensen (visual voices guide)".