Born in New Jersey, and raised in Texas by two native New Yorkers. Moved to New York City the day after she turned 18. Returned to Texas to do Equity theater at the Tony-Award-Winning Alley Theater. Eventually decided to try Los Angeles. At the last minute, the friend that was moving to LA with her decided not to go, and she moved by herself, knowing no one. She was homeless for the first 3 & 1/2 months in California - living out of her car. Did still photos with Tom Cruise for promotional use for "Magnolia". (Was the "Dimples Girl")