Bethany Joy Lenz Biography

Fast Facts

• Is a supporter of a number of charitable organizations that aid victims of sex-trafficking, including LOVE146, RESTORE, and The Story Collective
• Performed at a USO live concert for military personnel with Kate Voegele and Angels & Airwaves, which was filmed and used as the basis for the "One Tree Hill" episode "Fairy Tale Characters Would Be Jealous․"
• Began singing at the age of 3 at her local church and later took dance and theater classes at The Creative Arts Theater and School
• Her first professional jobs were commercials, including ones for the teen drama series "Swans Crossing" and for brands like Eggo Waffles and Dr․ Pepper
• Her first stage role was as a Munchkin in a production of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" followed by the role of Scout Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird․"
• Best known for her role as Haley James Scott in "One Tree Hill․"
• Formed the band Everly with her friend Amber Sweeney in 2008, releasing the albums "Fireside," "Mission Bell," and "B Tracks Full Collection․"
• She was only 17 years old, and still in high school, when she was cast as the clone of Reva Shayne in the soap opera "Guiding Light," a role which earned such favorable reviews that she was given a more permanent role on the show