Bethany Joy Lenz Biography

Fast Facts

• Received vocal training from the director of the Brooklyn College of Opera
• Costarred in Thinner (1996), her feature-film debut, during her sophomore year in high school
• Landed the role of Reva's clone on Guiding Light in 1998; was brought back seven months later to play Michelle Bauer
• Was nominated with Guiding Light costar Paul Anthony Stewart for a 2000 Soap Opera Digest Award as Favorite Couple
• Used Joie Lenz as her stage name until 2003
• Her role of Haley on One Tree Hill was rewritten to showcase her singing ability
• Formed the musical duo Everly with friend Amber Sweeney in 2008
• Opened Galeotti's Restaurant in Washington state in 2009
• Supports the international human-rights organization Love146