Born on April 16, 1982, in Dallas County, Texas, she initially gained fame as a mixed martial artist, competing in organizations like Strikeforce and EliteXC. Transitioning to acting, she became known for her role in "Haywire" (2011) and later appeared in films such as "Fast & Furious 6" (2013) and "Deadpool" (2016). She also starred in the television series "The Mandalorian" (2019-2020). Her background in combat sports contributed to her dynamic on-screen presence.