Step-sister of actor Michael Anderson Jr..

Won the "Look of the Year" modeling pageant in Toronto while still a teenager.

Family: daughter of actors Larry Holden and Adrienne Ellis, stepsister to actor Michael Anderson Jr. and producer David Anderson.

Step-daughter of film director Michael Anderson.

Was raised in Canada, is a dual citizen of Canada and USA.

At UCLA, studied under actor Robert Reed, and one of her classmates was editor Phil Faroudja.

Huge crusader for children's charities including Planet Hope and Feed the Children.

Named as one of "Ten Actors To Watch" by Variety in 2002.

Her brother, Christopher Holden, worked with her in Silent Hill (2006) as a AD.

Has a younger brother named Christopher, and a half sister.

Her favorite episode of "The Magnificent Seven" (1998) is "Witness". Her favorite episode of "The X Files" (1993) is "Patient X".

Step-sister of producer David Anderson.

Named as one of the 100 Most Creative People in Hollywood "It List".

Her role model is actress Jessica Lange.

She won her first acting job a week after receiving the "Natalie Wood Acting Award" upon graduating from UCLA. Member of the National Honor Society.

Attend Montreal's McGill University and studied economics/political science, then transferred to UCLA to study in film and theatre.