She claims that her family never had much money, but grew up in both France and New York the posh Upper West Side and attended private school. The young actor who will always be compared to Helen Huntappearance-wise, was discovered by a talent scout in the cafeteria of the school in New York City.
After a chance encounter, she became a candidate for the role of Claudia in interview with the Vampire, the (which he eventually lost to Dunst. still, the discovery has led to other roles in some smaller films, such as Tim Allen Mindless Dribble, Jungle 2 Jungle Disney and eventually her first big break in 1998 's awesome apocalyptic epic, deep impact, opposite the Lord of the rings Star Elijah Wood
He landed the next TV and CBS miniseeria, Joan of Arc, as a general rule, the Golden Globe and Emmy (not bad then 17 years of age) the role of Joan candidates. While filming A J in the Czech Republic, he's working with Tom Cruise interview with land, the role of a Vampire, Nicole and Tom little Director named Stanley's loss of Kubrick's last movie, legendary director eyes wide shut.