American actress Sophia Bush is known for her roles as Brooke Davis in The WB/CW’s One Tree Hill (2003–2012) and Erin Lindsay in NBC’s Chicago P.D. (2014–2017). In addition to her acting career, she also produced and played the main character, Dr. Samantha “Sam” Griffith, in the upcoming medical drama Good Sam (2022).
Sophia Bush Bio Details
Full name: Sophia Anna Bush
Date of birth: Jul 8, 1982
Gender: Female
Age: 41 years old (2024)
Place of birth: Pasadena
Gender: Female
Height: 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Nationality: American
Marital status: Divorced
Ex-husbands: Chad Michael Murray (m. 2005; div. 2006) and Grant Hughes (m. 2022; div. 2023)
Current partner: Ashlyn Harris
Profession: Actor and TV director
Early Life
Sophia Bush was born on July 8, 1982, in Pasadena, California. She is the only child of her parents. Her father, Charles, is a photographer specializing in advertising and beauty, while her mother owns a photography studio.
After enrolling in Westridge School for Girls, her main focus was on playing volleyball. However, she was also obligated to take part in a play as part of the school curriculum. It was through her involvement in the theater program that she developed a passion for acting, which she continued to pursue after completing her studies in 2000.
Career
In 2002, Sophia Bush made her debut on the silver screen with a major role in “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder” starring Ryan Reynolds. She then went on to have smaller parts in several TV series including “Nip/Tuck” and “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” in the following years.
In 2003, Sophia landed the role of Brooke Davis in the TV show “One Tree Hill.” She stayed on the show for all nine seasons and became well-known. She appeared on the covers of magazines like “Lucky” and “Glamour.” She even directed a few episodes of the last season in 2012.
Bush was featured in the 2007 movie “John Tucker Must Die” alongside Brittney Snow and Jesse Metcalfe. The film was a huge hit, grossing more than $60 million globally and earning Bush a Teen Choice Award for her performance in the comedic category.
During the following years, Sophia Bush secured parts in the otherworldly suspense movie “Stay Alive,” the terrifyingly reimagined “The Hitcher,” and the self-funded flick “The Narrows.”
Her performance in “The Hitcher” earned her recognition as both the Choice Movie Female Breakout Star and the Choice Movie After Actress in the horror/thriller section of the 2007 Teen Choice Awards. Following her successful run, she was also honored with the Rising Star Award at the Vail Film Festival.
In 2009, she first voiced Sara in the animated series “Phineas and Ferb” for two episodes. In 2011, she co-starred in the romantic comedy film “Chalet Girl.” She also appeared on the CBS sitcom “Partners,” which lasted only one season in 2012. She joined the cast of “Chicago P.D.” in 2013 and stayed for four seasons.
She also appeared in the related series “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Med.” Her role in “Chicago P.D.” earned her a People’s Choice Awards nomination for Favorite TV Crime Drama Actress.
Sophia Bush added to her voice acting credits in 2018 by portraying the character Voyd in Pixar’s “Incredibles 2.” More recently, in 2020, she made appearances in four episodes of Hulu’s “Love, Victor.” Additionally, she has guest starred on popular shows such as “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “Alex, Inc.,” “Jane the Virgin,” “Easy,” and “This Is Us.”
Aside from her roles as an actress and occasional director, Sophia Bush has also taken on the role of producer. She served as the executive producer for the 2015 short documentary “A Thousand Year Journey,” as well as for “A Girl Named C” and “Mother Truckers.”
In addition, she has hosted and provided narration for several podcasts, such as “And Especially You,” “Work in Progress,” and “Hidden in Plain Sight.”
Personal Life
In May 2004, Sophia Bush got engaged to her One Tree Hill co-star, Chad Michael Murray. They married in April 2005 in California. Five months later, they announced their separation. In February 2006, Bush filed for an annulment, claiming fraud. Her request was denied, and they got a divorce in December 2006.
She started a romantic relationship with businessman Grant Hughes in 2020 and shared their engagement on Instagram in August 2021. They tied the knot on June 11, 2022, at the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa, Oklahoma. However, after 13 months of marriage, Bush filed for divorce on August 4, 2023.
In April 2024, Sophia Bush publicly acknowledged her new relationship with retired soccer player Ashlyn Harris and revealed her identity as queer in a self-written article for Glamour.
Net Worth
Sophia Bush, an American actress, director, and spokesperson, has a net worth of $11 million. She gained fame for her role as Brooke Davis in “One Tree Hill” and as Detective Erin Lindsay in “Chicago P.D.” She starred in major 2007 movies like “The Hitcher,” “John Tucker Must Die,” and “The Narrows.” She’s also an activist and philanthropist.
