Jessica Szohr

Birth Name:

Jessica Karen Szohr

Birth Place:

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States

Profession

Actress

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

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