Born on November 15, 1982, in New York City, she is a talented actress and model who gained initial fame as the runner-up on "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 3. Transitioning into acting, she earned acclaim for her role in "The Kids Are All Right" (2010) and portrayed Whitney Houston in the biopic "Whitney" (2015). She was a series regular on "Chicago Med" from 2015 to 2021. A graduate of Brown University, she is known for her versatility and dynamic presence on screen.