Sophia Bush facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sophia Bush
Sophia Bush at SXSW in 2024
Born	Sophia Anna Bush (1982-07-08) July 8, 1982 (age 42) Pasadena, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress activist producer
Years active	2001–present
Spouse(s)	Chad Michael Murray ​ ​ (m. 2005; div. 2006)​ Grant Hughes ​ ​ (m. 2022; div. 2023)​
Partner(s)	Jesse Lee Soffer (2014-2016) Ashlyn Harris (2023–present)

Sophia Anna Bush (born July 8, 1982) is an American actress. She is also known for her work as an activist and producer.

She became famous for playing Brooke Davis in the TV show One Tree Hill (2003–2012). Later, she starred as Erin Lindsay in the police drama Chicago P.D. (2014–2017). Sophia also produced and starred as Dr. Samantha "Sam" Griffith in the medical drama Good Sam (2022).

Sophia Bush has appeared in many movies, including John Tucker Must Die (2006), The Hitcher (2007), and Incredibles 2 (2018), where she voiced the character Voyd. She is also well-known for helping with charity work and social causes, like the Time's Up movement. Currently, Bush co-hosts the Drama Queens podcast with her former One Tree Hill co-stars, Bethany Joy Lenz and Robert Buckley.

Early Life and Education

Sophia Bush was born in Pasadena, California. She is the only child of Maureen Searson and Charles William Bush. Her mother runs a photography studio, and her father is a photographer for advertising and beauty.

In 2000, Sophia graduated from Westridge School for Girls. There, she was part of the volleyball team. Her school also required her to join the theater arts program. Sophia said that at first, she was annoyed because she wanted to play volleyball. But after performing in a play, she realized how much she loved acting. She thought, "If I could do this for the rest of my life, I am set." It felt like love at first sight. When she was 17, Sophia Bush was named the Tournament of Roses Parade Queen.

Career Highlights

Bush at the Toronto International Film Festival, September 5, 2008

Sophia Bush first appeared in a movie in 2002, in National Lampoon's Van Wilder. After that, she was in several TV shows, such as Nip/Tuck and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. In 2002, she was cast in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, but she was replaced because the director felt she was too young for the role. He still praised her acting talent.

In 2003, Bush got the role of Brooke Davis in the TV series One Tree Hill. As she became more famous, she became a spokesperson for big brands. She appeared on the covers of many magazines like Entertainment Weekly and Glamour. She also had deals with companies like Ocean Pacific clothing. Sophia and her One Tree Hill co-stars also promoted MasterCard, Kmart, and Chevy Cobalt. She even directed three episodes of One Tree Hill, including one of the very last episodes.

In 2006, Sophia Bush co-starred in the comedy film John Tucker Must Die. This movie was very successful, earning over $60 million worldwide. That same year, she was also in the thriller Stay Alive. In 2007, she played Grace Andrews in the horror film The Hitcher. In 2008, she appeared in the independent film The Narrows. Three years later, she was in the British romantic comedy Chalet Girl.

Sophia Bush at the Hollywood Style Awards, October 10, 2009

In 2012, Sophia joined the cast of the CBS sitcom Partners. The show aired for one season. In 2013, she was in the music video for Passion Pit's song "Carried Away".

In 2013, Bush joined the cast of Chicago P.D. as Detective Erin Lindsay. The show started in 2014, and she was on it for four seasons. She also appeared on other shows in the Chicago series, like Chicago Fire and Chicago Med. In 2018, Sophia voiced Voyd, a superhero, in Pixar's movie Incredibles 2. In 2019, she started her own podcast called "Work In Progress".

In 2020, Bush appeared in the TV show Love, Victor on Hulu. Since 2021, she has been a co-host on the Drama Queens podcast with her former One Tree Hill co-stars, Hilarie Burton Morgan and Bethany Joy Lenz. In 2023, it was announced that Sophia would perform in a play called 2:22 A Ghost Story in London. However, she later announced she would no longer be part of the show due to a medical issue. In 2023, Bush also appeared on Celebrity Family Feud.

Personal Life

Sophia Bush became engaged to her One Tree Hill co-star Chad Michael Murray in 2004. They married in April 2005. After five months, they announced their separation. They were divorced in December 2006.

From 2006 to 2007, Sophia dated her Stay Alive co-star Jon Foster. They remained friends after they broke up. From 2008 to 2009, she dated her One Tree Hill co-star James Lafferty. She also dated actor Austin Nichols, who joined One Tree Hill to be with her. They ended their relationship in 2012.

From 2013 to 2014, Sophia dated Dan Fredinburg, who worked for Google. They remained friends after their separation. From 2014 to 2016, Bush dated her Chicago P.D. co-star, actor Jesse Lee Soffer.

In 2020, she started dating businessman Grant Hughes. They announced their engagement in August 2021 and married on June 11, 2022. Sophia filed for divorce in August 2023. In April 2024, Bush confirmed her relationship with former professional soccer player Ashlyn Harris.

Activism and Causes

Sophia Bush prepares to speak at Collision 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana

Sophia Bush is very active in helping with fundraisers and political issues. She supported Barack Obama's campaign for president in 2008, speaking at college campuses to encourage young people to get involved.

She strongly supports equal rights for all people. In 2009, she appeared in a video that made fun of groups against same-sex marriage. She also attended a rally to protest against laws that limited marriage rights. Sophia believes that everyone, no matter their background, deserves the same rights. In June 2016, she was part of a video tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting, sharing their stories.

Sophia Bush with Susan Herman, President of American Civil Liberties Union, at Collision 2018 in New Orleans

Sophia Bush also set up a fundraiser to help people affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. She visited the affected areas and spoke about the terrible impact she saw. To support the fundraiser, she announced she would run a half marathon. She also teamed up with Do Something to teach teens more about protecting the environment. She was chosen to promote eMission, a Facebook game that helps young people fight climate change.

In 2011, Sophia won the Do Something Twitter Award for using her Twitter account to spread awareness about the oil spill cleanup. She also got involved with the Pencils of Promise organization, which builds schools in developing countries. In 2012, she won a contest that gave $25,000 to her favorite cause. In 2013, she participated in the Global Poverty Project's "Live Below the Line" campaign, living on $1.50 a day to raise awareness about extreme poverty.

In 2013, Sophia hosted a campaign to raise money for "I Am that Girl," a cause she supports. She even offered a chance to skydive with her as a prize. In 2016, she was named to Oprah's "SuperSoul 100" list of influential leaders.

Sophia Bush is a founding member of the Time's Up movement, which works against harassment. She often uses her social media to encourage people to get involved in activism around the world. In 2018, she supported Christine Blasey Ford during a major court nomination, praising her strength. In 2020, Bush joined the ownership group for Angel City FC, a women's soccer team.

Sophia uses Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and her blog to share information about world events and fundraisers. She also uses these platforms to talk about important social and political issues.

I Am a Voter

In 2018, Sophia Bush helped start "I Am a Voter." This group aims to encourage more people to vote and participate in their communities. They believe that democracy works best when everyone takes part. "I Am a Voter" has partnered with big companies like Disney, NBA, NFL, and McDonald's. Their campaign to boost voter registration included many famous people like Jennifer Aniston and Robert Downey Jr.. This effort created a lot of attention and media stories.

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In Spanish: Sophia Bush para niños