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Date of Birth

18 March 1979, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA

Birth Name

Elta Danneel Graul

Height

5' 7" (1.70 m)

Trivia

She was named after her great-grandmother.

She's a skilled gymnast, and her musical talents include playing the piano and singing.

Her cousin is actress Mary Lou.

Ranked #62 in Maxim's "Hot 100" list for 2007.

Was in a relationship with actor Riley Smith for 4 years before they broke up.

Worked as a model for such companies as Big Sexy Hair and Juicy Jeans before she landed her first acting role.

She has a small dog named Kismet.

She is nicknamed Elmo by the cast and crew of "One Tree Hill" (2003).

Very good friends with her "One Tree Hill" (2003) co-stars Sophia Bush and Bevin Prince.

Was in Ten Inch Hero (2007) with her "One Tree Hill" (2003) co-star Elisabeth Harnois.

Ranked #45 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.

Has a dog together with her boyfriend Jensen Ackles. It's a so-called cockapoo named Icarus.

Engaged to boyfriend Jensen Ackles (Nov 2009).

Personal Quotes

(on how it feels to be part of the young Hollywood scene): Honestly, it feels like a nine-to-five job.

Going around half-naked stops being cute when you're 35.

I always seem to play the bad girl. I don't know why - maybe it's because I'm better at it?

Where Are They Now

(November 2004) Released from contract with ABC's "One Life to Live". Her last airdate is set for December 2nd.

(November 2005) Starring in One Tree Hill as recurring character Rachel.

(April 2006) Just wrapped season 3 of One Tree Hill and has signed on to be a series regular if the show gets picked up for 4th season.

(March 2007) Filming Season 4 of One Tree Hill.

(July 2008) filming Mardi Gras in New Orleans

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