She’s a model and actress best known for her role in the popular NBC comedy My Name Is Earl—a show that really put her on the map. Over the years, she’s built an impressive resume, appearing in major films like Flight in 2012, Snitch in 2013, and Ride Along 2 back in 2016. More recently, fans have seen her shining in the History Channel’s gripping drama series Six, where her performance continues to earn praise. Before all the spotlight, though, life looked a bit different. She attended a Roman Catholic high school in Chicago, an all-girls institution that helped shape her early years. On a personal note, at the age of twenty-six, she married Marc Provissiero, a well-known talent agent. The couple shared several years together before ultimately parting ways in 2011 after about six years of marriage. Through every chapter, her journey has been one of resilience, growth, and steady success.
Back in 2006, Maxim Magazine placed her on their prestigious list of the top 100 sexiest women in the world—a major milestone that definitely put her in the spotlight. Around the same time, she caught the attention of USA Today, which referred to her as “One of Five Rising Stars to Watch Closely,” highlighting her growing influence and appeal. She was clearly making waves, and people were starting to take notice. Her name kept coming up in conversations about breakout talents, and it wasn’t hard to see why—her presence was both captivating and fresh. With momentum like that, her name became one to remember in the entertainment scene.