Jessica Szohr Biography

Fast Facts

• Won the 2010 Breakthrough of the Year Award for breakthrough actress in a film
• Began modeling at the age of 5, eventually landing national ads for brands such as Quaker Oats and Kohl's
• Quote: "[on acting] "For me, it's just about telling a story․ I want to entertain․""
• Gained widespread recognition for her role in the series "Gossip Girl․"
• Appeared in the music videos for the band Daughtry's "Over You․"
• Got her role on "Gossip Girl" after the show's creator saw her at a friend's party and insisted that she audition
• Graduated from high school early
• Started a cleaning company in high school with her friends