Swisten spent most of her childhood in Connecticut before she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career in acting.

She also appeared in the music videos William Hung’s "She Bangs", Eminem’s "The Real Slim Shady" and Kid Rock’s "Bawitdaba".

Swisten describes herself as a tomboy and a curious child, partaking in activities such as building forts and kickball.

[8] This interest led her to participate in swimming competitions at age 9, breaking records and briefly becoming a lifeguard.

[3] Swisten made her debut in the music video "Bawitdaba" by Kid Rock, as a supporting role.

[10][3] She made her next appearance in the 2003 film American Wedding, where she played the stripper Fraulein Brandi alongside Nikki Ziering.

Swisten, having prior dance experience, was told to “wing it” and base her entire performance around Hung.

[1][14] Swisten began modelling at age 16 after a scout approached her, whilst shopping with her mother.

In the podcast she was asked by George Noory about her opinions on serial killers and how she became interested in forensic science.

[1][10] On the 10th of May 2005, Pro Sports MVP asked 500 celebrities if they were interested in spending two weeks in Iraq meeting American militia.

Another reason she joined was because she lost friends during the 9/11 incident, and wanted to give back to the soldiers risking their lives.

Swisten and Cain spent most of their time signing autographs, handing out merchandise and conversing amongst soldiers.

Swisten also spent hundreds on cosmetics before the trip, in order to hand them out to female militia.

[4][5] On 22 May 2005, they visited a base in Baghdad called Camp Tahji where they signed autographs, posed, socialised and dined with soldiers.

During the camp's weekly boxing event Swisten announced that “The tour has given us a great opportunity to show our support for the troops”.

[5][18] They also witnessed the tragic side effects of war, in a hospital at Baghdad they visited a little boy and girl who were injured.

She's also grateful for the experience stating that “This has been really grounding to see it for myself, that everybody here is out to do good work and serve their country, even though at the end of the day, they'd love to go home”.

She also mentions on her website that she enjoys listening to classical, jazz, and blues artists such as Massanet, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, John Lee Hooker, B.B King.

Additionally she admits to listening to Classic Rock artists Janis Joplin, Clapton, The Rolling Stones and Santana.

Swisten also listens to artists Gap Band, Parliament, P-Funk, George Clinton, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Rosemary Clooney and Patsy Cline.

She also enjoys wearing vintage clothes, specifically “black leather biker chick-stuff flannel shirts and boxers”.

[6] Swisten has portrayed porn stars and prostitutes in the films American Wedding, The Last Run and The Girl Next Door.

She states that the casting director of The Girl Next Door, Malli Finn, was after the Victoria Secret type of look.

He also states “Amanda Swisten is a sexy girl and after seeing her here I’m forced to go watch ‘American Wedding’ again.”[31] She was also praised by her fans and general audiences.