Worked in a Hooters Restaurant until soon after she turned 18, when they started making her wear the customary outfits. Alumna of the Chanhassen Dinner Theater in Minnesota. Appeared there in many productions including "Brigadoon" and "Good News". Hails from Colorado. One of seven children. Won a Special Jury Prize at Sundance for her performance as Ashley in Junebug (2005). Has naturally light red hair. She was born in Italy and raised in Castle Rock, Colorado. Her father was in the military and was also an amateur actor. Born at the U.S. military base located in Aviano, Italy.