Chyler Leigh facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chyler Leigh
Leigh in 2018
Born	Chyler Leigh Potts (1982-04-10) April 10, 1982 (age 43) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Occupation	Actress singer model
Years active	1996–present
Spouse(s)	Nathan West ​ (m. 2002)​
Children	3
Awards	Young Hollywood Awards
Musical career
Also known as	WestLeigh (with Nathan West)
Instruments	Vocals
Associated acts	Nathan West East of Eli

Chyler Leigh West (born April 10, 1982), known professionally as Chyler Leigh, is an American actress, singer, and model. She is famous for her roles in popular TV shows and movies. These include Janey Briggs in the comedy film Not Another Teen Movie (2001), Lexie Grey in the medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2007–2012; 2021), and Alex Danvers in the superhero series Supergirl (2015–2021). She also stars as Katherine "Kat" Landry in the Hallmark drama The Way Home (2023–present).

Early Life and Career Start

Chyler Leigh was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 10, 1982. She grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Her parents ran a business there. When she was 12, her parents separated, and she moved to Miami with her mother and older brother, Christopher Khayman Lee.

Leigh began modeling when she was in eighth grade. Soon after, she started acting in local TV commercials. She also appeared on a teen news show called Hall Pass. In 1999, when she was 16, she moved to Los Angeles to focus on her acting career. She also passed a special exam to finish high school early.

Overcoming Challenges

At age 16, Chyler Leigh met Nathan West, who would later become her husband. They both faced tough times in their lives. They helped each other through these challenges. They found support and later got married.

Acting Career Highlights

Leigh in 2006

Leigh started acting at a young age. Her first film role was in Kickboxing Academy in 1997. In 2001, she got a main role in the movie Not Another Teen Movie, playing Janey Briggs. She also appeared in the music video for "Tainted Love" by Marilyn Manson.

In 2002, Leigh starred in two TV series: Girls Club and That '80s Show. She then joined the cast of the legal drama The Practice. Later, in 2005, she became a regular on the show Reunion.

Becoming Lexie Grey

Chyler Leigh joined the popular medical drama Grey's Anatomy in 2007. She first appeared as a mysterious woman in a bar. Her character was later revealed to be Lexie Grey, the younger half-sister of the main character. Leigh became a main cast member for season four and stayed on the show for five years. She left in 2012 to spend more time with her family. In 2021, she made a special return appearance on the show.

Music and Other Roles

Leigh also makes music with her husband, Nathan West. They perform together as "WestLeigh." They have released original songs and covers. For their 13th anniversary, they wrote "Love Lit the Sky." In 2017, they released the song "Nowhere."

From 2015 to 2021, Leigh starred in the DC Comics TV series Supergirl. She played Alex Danvers, the adopted older sister of Supergirl. Alex is a scientist and government agent. Leigh also played Alex Danvers in other superhero shows like Arrow, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow during special crossover events. She even directed an episode of Supergirl called "Prom Again!".

Since 2023, Leigh has been starring in the Hallmark Channel series The Way Home alongside Andie MacDowell.

Personal Life

Leigh in 2018

In 2002, Chyler Leigh married fellow actor Nathan West in Alaska. They had worked together on the TV series 7th Heaven in 2000. Leigh and West have three children: a son and two daughters, born in 2003, 2006, and 2009.

Leigh is a Christian and believes her faith has helped her and her husband. She also supports The Thirst Project. This group works to bring clean drinking water to communities around the world.

In 2019, Leigh shared that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder ten years earlier. This is a condition that affects a person's mood.

In 2020, Leigh shared her experience with COVID-19. She described how sick she was but was grateful that her family stayed healthy. She felt that getting through the illness made her stronger.

Leigh and her family used to live in Los Angeles. Now, they divide their time between Vancouver and Nashville.

Film and Television Roles

Films

Television

Music Videos

• "Tainted Love" (2001) by Marilyn Manson

Awards and Recognition

See also

In Spanish: Chyler Leigh para niños