Grew up in Arlington Heights, Illnois -- an affluent village and suburb of Chicago.

Is friends with Ashlee Simpson and has guest-starred on the latter's show on MTV several times.

8/15/07: Engagement to Jesse Spencer has been called off.

Her favorite television shows are "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" (2003), "Battlestar Galactica" (2004) (she specially likes the character of Starbuck), "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986), and "Planet Earth" (2006).

2007: Was chosen for the Top 10 of TV`s Sexiest Stars for TV Guide`s 2007 Sexy Issue along with the likes of Evangeline Lilly, Eva Longoria Parker, Patrick Dempsey and Josh Holloway.

Grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois -- an affluent village and suburb of Chicago.

A former child model. She did print advertisements for JC Penney and Montgomery Ward and commercials for Rice Krispies and Mondo.

Has two younger siblings: a sister, Julia, and brother, Daniel. Parents are David and Judy Morrison.

Sang in her high school choir.

Studied with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago.

12/23/06: Engaged to "House M.D." (2004) co-star Jesse Spencer. He proposed in Paris, France, at the Eiffel Tower.

Portrayed a Ball State University student in commercials for the school titled "Everything You Need," even though she wasn`t then and never was a student at the university.

Is friends with Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and has guest-starred on the latter`s show on MTV several times.

Is a Chicago Cubs fan.

Appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated for Kids with Michael Jordan when she was around 10 or 11 years old.

Former high school cheerleader.

Played clarinet in high school marching and symphonic bands.

Attended Prospect High School in Illinois (Class of 1997) and majored in Theatre with a minor in English at Loyola University Chicago (she received her B.A. in 3 years` time - Class of 2000).

March 2003: Her father, David Morrison, won the Illinois state 2003 teacher of the year award.