The comedic actress first gained widespread recognition for her role as Jenny on the popular FX series The League. This role helped establish her as a talented and versatile performer in the world of television comedy. Following her success on The League, she went on to join the cast of another FX series, Legion, in 2016, further expanding her presence in the entertainment industry.
Her journey in film began with her debut in The Puffy Chair, a movie that also marked the start of a long-standing creative collaboration with her husband and co-star, Mark Duplass. Prior to her rise to fame, she launched her acting career at the age of 23 with a role on the 2001 series Undressed, which served as her first major step into the world of television.
Before venturing into acting, she made a name for herself in the world of beauty pageants. She won the title of Miss Maine Teen USA in 1995 and later competed in the national Miss Teen USA pageant, where she finished as the runner-up—an impressive achievement that hinted at her poise and public presence long before she became a household name on screen.
In her personal life, she shares two children, Molly and Ora, with Mark Duplass, making their professional and personal lives deeply intertwined. Together, they have built both a family and a shared legacy in the world of independent film and television.
She gained recognition for her performances in several notable films, including Our Idiot Brother, Cyrus, and The Puffy Chair.