[1] She moved to Los Angeles and planned on doing commercials to support herself while she attended UCLA.

She was in an HBO commercial that aired during the Super Bowl; this exposure led to her finding an agent and beginning her acting career.

[1] Her most notable role is Mary Winchester on the paranormal and fantasy TV series Supernatural.

[1][2][3] She has also had guest appearances on Rizzoli & Isles,[4] Friends and Criminal Minds.

[4] Her film work includes Jerry Maguire[4] and Transformers.