Born on March 2, 1981, in Los Angeles, she is an American actress and director known for her work in both film and television. The daughter of filmmaker Ron Howard, she graduated from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. She gained prominence with roles in "The Village" and "Lady in the Water," and later starred in "The Help" and the "Jurassic World" series. In addition to acting, she has directed episodes of "The Mandalorian" and "The Book of Boba Fett."