Amy Lysle Smart

Smart was born in Topanga, California, the daughter of Judy, a museum worker, and John Smart, a salesman. Inspired by her friend Vinessa Shaw, Smart studied ballet for 10 years and enrolled in acting classes when she was 16, but she began her career as a fashion model, working in Italy, France, Mexico and Tahiti (award-winning spots for Club Med directed by Bruno Aveillan).
While modelling in Italy, Smart met fellow model Ali Larter and the two "became instant friends", according to Larter. When Larter joined Smart in Los Angeles, Smart persuaded Larter to take acting classes with her. The two then moved into an apartment together.