Born in Chicago in 1980, she gained fame as a child actor starring in "My Girl" (1991) and its sequel. After a break to focus on education, graduating from the University of Chicago in 2002, she briefly worked in publishing. Returning to acting in the late 2000s, she earned acclaim for her role in the HBO series "Veep," receiving multiple Emmy nominations. Married to Shaun So since 2008, she balances her career with family life.