An American actress and former fashion model who transitioned into film and TV in the late 1990s. She appeared in television shows such as Home Improvement (1996), before she appeared in her first film, the comedy Private Parts (1997), which was followed by her first show The Big Easy. She received a role in This Space Between Us (1999). She also gained recognition for her roles in the thriller The Skulls (2000) and in the comedy See Spot Run (2001). She had a recurring role in the medical–drama show ER (2002–2003). She had a minor supporting role in the hit action film Iron Man (2008) and appeared in the crime-thriller Law Abiding Citizen (2009). She reprised her role in the sequel to Iron Man, Iron Man 2 (2010). Recently, she joined the cast of the upcoming family–comedy Zookeeper (2011) as Miranda Davis.