Chyler Leigh (; born April 10, 1982) is an American actress, perhaps best known for her portrayal of
Dr. Lexie Grey on the television show
Grey's Anatomy.
Biography
Early life
Leigh was born
Chyler Leigh Potts in
Charlotte, North Carolina, the daughter of Yvonne Norton and Robert Potts.
[Chyler Leigh Biography | TVGuide.com][Virginian-Pilot Archives] She was raised in
Virginia Beach, Virginia, until the age of twelve when she moved with her mother and brother
Christopher Khayman Lee to
Miami, Florida. During eighth grade she started
modeling. She soon moved on to acting by appearing in local television commercials and a syndicated teen news show called
Hall Pass. Leigh did not graduate from high school, instead taking the
California High School Proficiency Exam.
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Career
Leigh started acting at an early age and debuted in the film world at age 15 in 1997's
Kickboxing Academy. She started hosting in local TV shows and modeling. In 2001, Leigh nabbed the lead role in the box-office success
Not Another Teen Movie as Janey Briggs. She also appeared in
Marilyn Manson's music video "
Tainted Love", a song which appeared in the film. She was ranked #65 on the
Maxim Hot 100 Women of 2002.
