Close friend and former roommate of Varsity Blues (1999) co-star Ali Larter. Father: John, salesman. Mother: Judy, worked at the Jean Paul Getty museum. Pets: two cats. Yogi and Nala. Was a speaker for Heal the Bay, an organization that works on cleaning up the ocean, for seven years. Engaged to boyfriend of 10 years, actor Brandon Williams. Was named one of "Organic Style" magazines "Women with Organic Style". The award is given to women who do things inspiring, that makes the world a better place. She was selected because of her work with the "Environmental Media Association", "Humane Society" and "Heal the Bay". [2004] Shares a birthday with Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, singer Diana Ross and actress Keira Knightley. Ranked #27 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002). In addition to her work with Heal the Bay, she has also been on television commercials in Michigan where her parents have a place in the Northern Lower Peninsula in Leelanau.