She and her Marie Antoinette (2006) director, Sofia Coppola, have both played handmaidens in the Star Wars prequels. Sofia Coppola appeared in Episode I, Byrne in Episode II.

Divides her time between London and Sydney.

Left Los Angeles and moved to London where she owns a house with her sister (2005)

Is of Scottish and Irish descent

Was originally tipped to play "Helen" in Troy (2004) but it was "Brisies"'s character Rose felt affinity for.

Favourite artistes: Jay-Z, Pat Benatar, Bob Marley, Bryan Adams.

Her hobbies include yoga, swimming, bicycle riding, crosswords and reading.

Best friends with fellow Australian actress Nadia Townsend since they both were 8 years old.

Has two older siblings Lucy and George who is a musician.

Ranked #16 on FHM's Sexiest women in the world, Australian edition. ( 2006 )

She starred with Australian musician Darren Hayes in his music video for his single "I Miss You".

In 2004, she and Diane Kruger played the two female leads in both movies Wicker Park (2004) and Troy (2004).

She studied drama at Syndey's Australian Theatre for Young People and later at David Mamet Acting School, in New York.

Father: Robin, mother: Jane, brother: George, born 1976, sisters: Alice, born 1973 and Lucy, born 1972.