Sophia Bush

Name: Sophia Anna Bush

Introduction: Sophia Bush is an American actress, director, producer, and activist. She gained widespread fame for her roles as Brooke Davis in “One Tree Hill” and Detective Erin Lindsay in the “Chicago P.D.” franchise. Beyond her acting career, she is a prominent voice for social and environmental causes and an entrepreneur.

Date of birth: July 8, 1982

Height: Approximately 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m)

Place of birth: Pasadena, California, U.S.

Family:

Parents’ names: Charles William Bush (father, advertising and celebrity photographer) and Maureen Bush (mother, photo studio manager).
Siblings: She is an only child.
Spouse:
- Chad Michael Murray (m. 2005; div. 2006). They were co-stars on “One Tree Hill.”
- Grant Hughes (m. 2022; div. 2023).
Children: Sophia Bush does not have biological children. She has been seen with her current partner Ashlyn Harris’s two children, Sloane and Ocean.
Relatives: Not widely publicized beyond her parents.

Profession: Actress, director, producer, activist, entrepreneur, podcast host.

Nationality: American

Religion: She grew up in an interfaith household with a mix of Judaism, Catholicism, and Agnosticism. She has expressed interest in studying various religions and identifies as Jewish.

College or university attended: She attended the University of Southern California (USC) for three semesters before dropping out to pursue her role in “One Tree Hill.” She graduated from Westridge School for Girls in 2000.

Biography and What Famous For:

Sophia Bush began her acting career with a small role in the 2002 film “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder.” She quickly landed guest roles in television series like “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” and “Nip/Tuck.”

Her career-defining role came in 2003 when she was cast as Brooke Davis in The WB/CW drama series “One Tree Hill.” Her portrayal of the initially feisty, popular cheerleader who evolves into a successful fashion designer and loyal friend resonated deeply with audiences. The show ran for nine seasons (2003-2012), making Bush a household name and earning her multiple Teen Choice Awards. She also directed three episodes of the series.

After “One Tree Hill,” Bush continued her successful television career, gaining further recognition for her role as Detective Erin Lindsay in the NBC police procedural drama “Chicago P.D.” (2014-2017). She appeared as the character in crossover episodes across the “Chicago” franchise, including “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Med.”

More recently, she starred in and produced the medical drama “Good Sam” (2022). She also lent her voice to the character of Voyd, a superhero, in Pixar’s animated film “Incredibles 2” (2018).

Beyond her acting and producing work, Sophia Bush is highly famous for her activism and philanthropy. She is a passionate advocate for numerous causes, including:

Environmental Justice: She is a strong supporter of environmental initiatives and actively participates in campaigns to raise awareness about climate change and sustainable living. She ran the San Francisco Marathon to raise money for The Nature Conservancy in 2011.
Human Rights and Gender Equality: Bush is a vocal proponent of LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive justice, and ending gender-based violence. She is a founding member of the Time’s Up movement and has spoken out against harassment and inequality in Hollywood.
Voter Engagement: She is involved with organizations like “I Am a Voter” and actively encourages civic participation.
Period Poverty: She works with companies like Aunt Flow to provide period products in public restrooms, free of charge.

Sophia Bush is also a successful entrepreneur, serving as a General Partner at Union Heritage Ventures, a majority African-American and women-owned venture capital firm. She co-hosts the popular iHeartRadio podcast “Drama Queens” with her “One Tree Hill” co-stars Hilarie Burton Morgan and Bethany Joy Lenz, where they rewatch and discuss the show. She also hosts her own podcast, “Work in Progress with Sophia Bush.”

Have participated (Selected Filmography, Television, and Other Ventures):

Film (Actress):