After having doubts, Smith switched to musical theater, and grew to enjoy acting after receiving her first speaking role.
[citation needed] She majored in music, but transferred to drama in her first year to pursue acting in theater.
[4] Smith, who lives in New York City, auditioned for multiple roles for Gossip Girl before being cast as Monet de Haan.
The following month, Smith begins filming a Lifetime movie, Drunk, Drive, and 17, in a lead role as Kim.
[6] At the age of 16, Smith discovered that she had severe scoliosis, and had spinal fusion surgery shortly after being advised by a doctor to do so immediately.