Was the first and only choice considered to play Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls (2004).

Played the role of Cosette in "Les Miserables" on Broadway (and occasionally, even Gavroche, a boy character) before taking the role of Claudia on "Party of Five" (1994).

As "an avid photographer" and "a strong supporter of programs that encourage teens to spend their time creatively and productively", judged and promoted Eastman Kodak Company's "The Yearbook Click", a national in-school photography contest for the 1999-2000 school year.

The character she plays in Not Another Teen Movie (2001) is a spoof of the role her former "Party of Five" (1994) classmate, Jennifer Love Hewitt, played in Can't Hardly Wait (1998).

Ranked #32 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.

Was number 99 on vh1's "100 Greatest Kid Stars" (2005) (mini)

Was among celebrities dishing out meals in the third-annual Celebrity Server Dinner, with proceeds benefiting the Homeless Health Care Los Angeles. (October 1996)

Has one brother (TJ) and two sisters (Wendy and Chrissy). Has a dog named Abu.

She was originally chosen to play Chloe Steele in _Left Behind (2000) (V)_, but a scheduling conflict made that impossible. Janaya Stephens got the role instead.

Was originally selected to play the role of "Young Lily" in the movie Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991), but bailed out for unknown reasons.

Was among celebrities dishing out $250 meals in the fifth-annual Celebrity Server Dinner at the Palm Restaurant in L.A., with proceeds benefiting Victory over Violence. (October 11, 1998)

Regarded as one of the best young actresses of her generation.

She played young Cosette in Les Miserables for two years.

Was among celebrities dishing out $250 meals in the fifth-annual Celebrity Server Dinner at the Palm Restaurant in L.A., with proceeds benefiting Victory over Violence. (October 11, 1998)

Was among celebrities dishing out meals in the third-annual Celebrity Server Dinner, with proceeds benefiting the Homeless Health Care Los Angeles. (October 1996)

Has one brother (TJ) and two sisters (Wendy and Chrissy). Has a dog named Abu.

Played the role of Cosette in "Les Miserables" on Broadway (and occasionally, even Gavroche, a boy character) before taking the role of Claudia on "Party of Five".

Was originally selected to play the role of "Young Lily" in the movie Return to the Blue Lagoon, but bailed out for unknown reasons.

As "an avid photographer" and "a strong supporter of programs that encourage teens to spend their time creatively and productively", judged and promoted Eastman Kodak Company`s "The Yearbook Click", a national in-school photography contest for the 1999-2000 school year.

She was originally chosen to play Chloe Steele in Left Behind , but a scheduling conflict made that impossible. Janaya Stephens got the role instead.

The character she plays in Not Another Teen Movie is a spoof of the role her former "Party of Five" classmate, Jennifer Love Hewitt, played in Can`t Hardly Wait.

Has 3 chihuahuas named Teacup, Teaspoon & Tealeaf.

Was childhood friends with rock star David Ham.

Named #56 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.

Was number 99 on vh1`s "100 Greatest Kid Stars".

Was the first and only choice considered to play Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls.

Ranked #32 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.

Is of French and Scottish descent.

Was Miss Jr. Mississippi

Her last name, which is French, is pronounced "shuh-BEHR."