Born on May 27, 1977, in Charleston, South Carolina, she is an accomplished American actress recognized for her dynamic roles in television and film. She gained significant acclaim for portraying Veronica Fisher on the hit television series "Shameless," a role she played from 2011 to 2021. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Winthrop University and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Illinois, she has also appeared in projects like "You Again" and "Three's Complicated."