Young, beautiful, and blonde, Samaire Armstrong seems to fit the prototype of aspiring actresses everywhere, yet this young starlet on the rise is far from the typical Hollywood breed. Born in Japan and raised in both Hawaii and Arizona, Armstrong knew she wanted to be an actress at the early age of 3. Best known for her role as the stylish Anna Stern on the “The O.C.” (2003 - ), Armstrong has since racked up credits that are quickly cementing her place on Hollywood’s most-wanted list.

Armstrong’s first acting experiences took place at Sedona Red Rock High School in Arizona, where she took