Was accepted into the Italia Conti Academy to study drama but family could not afford tuition

At age 17, appeared on the cover of Loaded magazine

Co-hosted the British TV morning show "The Big Breakfast"; left series after only eight months

Worked for MTV Europe in England

Starred in a stage play about lap dancers

Feature film debut in "Sorted"

Moved to Los Angeles

Had title role in the busted series pilot "The Misadventures of Fiona Plum" (The WB)

Joined the cast of The WB's series "Smallville" in the recurring role of Victoria Emerson, a love interest for Michael Rosenbaum's Lex Luthor