At age 12, began modeling in Florida; also appeared in commercials

Had regular role on "Safe Harbor" (The WB), alongside older brother

Made recurring appearances on "7th Heaven" (The WB)

Starred in the spoof feature "Not Another Teen Movie"

Played a punk rocker complete with piercings and a Mohawk in the Fox midseason sitcom "That '80s Show"

Landed another TV role, in the FOX ensemble drama "Girl's Club"

Cast as the youngest attorney on "The Practice"

Co-starred in the short-lived drama "Reunion" (Fox)

Joined the cast of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" as Meredith's half-sister, Lexie Grey, who comes to Seattle Grace as a new intern