Made screenwriting and acting debut with "Thirteen," a semi-biographical film, loosely based on her life experiences; co-written with first time director Catherine Hardwicke; received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best First Screenplay

Re-teamed with director Catherine Hardwicke to play Tony Alva's sister in "Lords of Dogtown," a fictionalized take on a group of skateboarders that originated in Venice, CA during the 1970's

Joined the cast of the FOX drama "The O.C." in a recurring role

Co-starred in the IFC project "American Gun" written and directed by Aric Avelino

Played the title role in the independent feature "Mini's First Time" co-starring Alec Baldwin

Cast as Rosalie Hale in the feature adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's novel "Twilight"; third collaboration with director Catherine Hardwicke