Raised in Southfield, Michigan

Moved to NYC to pursue career as a photographer

Began studying acting at the Stella Adler Studio

Feature film debut in the comedy, "In & Out"

Appeared in the USA Network TV-movie "No Laughing Matter"

Played the female lead in "Brown's Requiem" based on the novel by James Ellroy

Cast as Zoe Bean in the WB sitcom, "Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane"

Featured as Cecile in a modern-day reworking of "Les Liaisons Dangereuse" titled "Cruel Intentions"

Offered a supporting role in the comedy, "Legally Blonde"

Appeared on an episode of NBC's "Friends" as Chandler's co-worker

Co-starred with Cameron Diaz and Christina Applegate in the comedy "The Sweetest Thing"

Cast opposite Jason Lee and Julia Stiles in the comedy feature "A Guy Thing"

Cast as Pyrokenetic Liz Sherman in Guillermo del Toro's "Hellboy"

Starred opposite Tracey Ullman and Johnny Knoxville in the John Waters comedy "A Dirty Shame"

Co-starred with Tom Welling and Maggie Grace in the remake of John Carpenter's classic horror film, "The Fog"

Cast opposite Christian Slater in the political thriller "The Deal"

Played the wife of Greg Kinnear's character in Robert Benton's "Feast of Love"

Re-teamed with director Guillermo del Toro for "Hellboy II: The Golden Army"