Born on October 4, 1976, in San Francisco, she is an American actress and activist known for her role as Cher Horowitz in the 1995 film "Clueless." She began her career in the early '90s, first gaining attention in Aerosmith music videos. Her performance in "Clueless" propelled her to fame, leading to roles in films such as "Batman & Robin" and "Blast from the Past." An advocate for environmental and animal rights, she is also a published author on veganism and healthy living.