Editing Amy Smart (section)

== Life and career ==
=== 1976–1992: Early life ===
Smart was born March 26, 1976<ref name="allrovi" >Marx, Rebecca Flint. [http://www.allrovi.com/name/amy-smart-p235676 Amy Smart film biography] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111223160942/http://www.allrovi.com/name/amy-smart-p235676 |date=December 23, 2011 }} at [[AllRovi]]. Retrieved February 7, 2012</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Mike|title=Today's famous birthdays list for March 26, 2023 includes celebrities Steven Tyler, Diana Ross|work=The Plain Dealer|date=March 26, 2023|accessdate=March 26, 2023|url=https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2023/03/todays-famous-birthdays-list-for-march-26-2023-includes-celebrities-steven-tyler-diana-ross.html}}</ref> in [[Los Angeles]];<ref name="allrovi" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/amy-smart/bio/139422/|work=[[TV Guide]]|title=Amy Smart Biography|access-date=August 6, 2019}}</ref> she grew up in [[Topanga, California|Topanga Canyon]].<ref>{{cite AV media|title=[[The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson]]|publisher=[[CBS]]|date=February 16, 2012|people=Smart, Amy; [[Craig Ferguson|Ferguson, Craig]]}}</ref> Her mother, Judy Lysle (née Carrington), worked at a museum, and her father, John Boden Smart, was a salesman. Amy studied [[ballet]] for ten years<ref>{{cite web |last=Siegler |first=Bonnie |date=May 9, 2009 |url=http://atnzone.com/nz/2009/05/09/exclusive-interview-love-n-dancing-with-amy-smart/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20090516004011/http://atnzone.com/nz/2009/05/09/exclusive-interview-love-n-dancing-with-amy-smart/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=May 16, 2009 |title=Love n' Dancing with Amy Smart |publisher=atnzone.com |access-date=February 6, 2012 }}</ref> and graduated from [[Palisades Charter High School]] in  [[Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles|Pacific Palisades, California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.customearthpromos.com/eco-blog/amy-smart-support-custom-recycled-bags|work=Customearth|title=Amy Smart Talks about Her Support for Custom Recycled Bags|date=September 24, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190806212754/https://www.customearthpromos.com/eco-blog/amy-smart-support-custom-recycled-bags|archive-date=August 6, 2019}}</ref>

=== 1993–2003: Modeling and film beginnings ===
While modeling in [[Milan]], [[Italy]],<ref name=tvg /> Amy Smart met fellow model [[Ali Larter]] and the two "became instant friends", according to Larter.<ref name="People">{{cite web |title=Ali Larter People Biography |work=People magazine |url=http://www.people.com/people/ali_larter/biography |access-date=March 15, 2014 |archive-date=December 11, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111211125813/http://www.people.com/people/ali_larter/biography |url-status=dead }}</ref> In Los Angeles they took acting classes together.{{citation needed|date=April 2020}} In 1993, she appeared in the video for [[The Lemonheads]]' "It's About Time". Smart's first film role was in director Martin Kunert's 1997 ''[[Campfire Tales (1997 film)|Campfire Tales]]''. In 1996, she appeared in a small role as Queenie in the adaptation of [[John Updike]]'s short story, directed by [[Bruce Schwartz]], "[[A&P (short story)|A&P]]", later shown on [[Spike TV]].<ref>
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHAGkm1joAg
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpkkk5035fc
*http://www.glbtqarchive.com/arts/hayes_sean_A.pdf
*https://mubi.com/en/us/films/a-p
</ref> She had a minor role in Paul Verhoeven's science fiction thriller ''[[Starship Troopers (film)|Starship Troopers]]'' (1997) as a copilot,<ref>{{cite web|work=[[Screen Rant]]|title=Where Are They Now? The Cast Of Starship Troopers|last=Berseford|first=Jack|date=May 26, 2017|url=https://screenrant.com/starship-troopers-cast-20th-anniversary-where-are-they-now/|access-date=August 6, 2019|archive-date=April 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414211614/https://screenrant.com/starship-troopers-cast-20th-anniversary-where-are-they-now/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and a starring role in the miniseries ''The 70s'', playing a student at [[Kent State University]] in [[Kent, Ohio]]. In 1999, Smart played the girlfriend of a popular American football player in the film ''[[Varsity Blues (film)|Varsity Blues]]'', reuniting her with Larter.<ref name="Amy" /> Also in 1999, she appeared in the film ''[[Outside Providence (film)|Outside Providence]]''.

From 1999 to 2001, Smart played Ruby, a recurring character on the series ''[[Felicity (TV series)|Felicity]]''. She costarred in the films ''[[Road Trip (2000 film)|Road Trip]]'' (2000), ''[[Rat Race (film)|Rat Race]]'' (2001),<ref>{{cite web|last=Bowen |first=Kit |date=August 17, 2001 |title=''Rat Race''&nbsp;– Interview with Amy Smart |url=http://www.hollywood.com/feature/Rat_Race__Interview_with_Amy_Smart/473985 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120519010101/http://www.hollywood.com/feature/Rat_Race__Interview_with_Amy_Smart/473985|publisher=hollywood.com |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 19, 2012}}</ref> ''[[Starsky & Hutch (film)|Starsky & Hutch]]'' (2004),<ref>Fischer, Paul (February 24, 2004). [http://www.filmmonthly.com/Profiles/Articles/ElectraSmart/ElectraSmart.html "Carmen Electra and Amy Smart: ''Starsky & Hutch'' Grrls Cheer On!"], ''Film Monthly''. Retrieved February 5, 2012.</ref> and the science fiction drama ''[[The Butterfly Effect]]'' (2004). In 2003, Smart had a small role in the American sitcom ''[[Scrubs (TV series)|Scrubs]]'', playing Jamie “T.C.W.” Moyer.<ref name="Amy">{{cite web|title=Amy Smart- Biography: About Amy Smart |url=https://movies.yahoo.com/person/amy-smart/biography.html |publisher=[[Yahoo! Movies]] |access-date=May 11, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127171445/http://movies.yahoo.com/person/amy-smart/biography.html |archive-date=January 27, 2013 }}</ref>

=== 2005–2013: Studio films and television ===
[[File:Amy Smart.jpg|thumb|right|Smart at [[Los Angeles Fashion Week|LA Fashion Week]] in 2008]]
In 2005, Smart co-starred with [[Ryan Reynolds]] in the [[romantic comedy]] film ''[[Just Friends (2005 film)|Just Friends]]'', playing the high school friend of a previously overweight young man who, years later, returns to her hometown and attempts to confess his love for her. The film was a box office hit, grossing over $50 million worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|work=[[Box Office Mojo]]|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=justfriends.htm|access-date=August 6, 2019|title=Just Friends (2005)}}</ref> Also in 2005, she starred as Sarah in the British independent film ''[[The Best Man (2005)|The Best Man]]'' with [[Seth Green]]. She had a lead role in the independent drama ''[[Bigger Than the Sky]]'' (2005), a loose adaptation of ''[[Cyrano de Bergerac (play)|Cyrano de Bergerac]]''.<ref>{{cite web|work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/18/arts/movies/film-in-review-bigger-than-the-sky.html|date=February 18, 2005|author=Gates, Anita|access-date=May 5, 2018|title=Film in Review; 'Bigger Than the Sky'}}</ref>

Smart appeared in the 2006 action thriller film ''[[Crank (film)|Crank]]''. She reprised the role in the sequel, ''[[Crank: High Voltage]]'', released in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2009/04/14/crank-calls-amy-smart-gets-a-rush-from-action-sequel-high-voltage/|title='Crank' calls: Amy Smart gets a rush from action sequel 'High Voltage'|work=[[Boston Herald]]|date=April 14, 2009|access-date=August 4, 2019}}</ref> She was a regular cast member in the short-lived 2006 [[CBS]] television series ''Smith'', playing a professional burglar.<ref name="tvg">{{cite web |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/sexy-scoop-amy-41223/ |title=The Sexy Scoop on Amy Smart's Smith Criminal|work= [[TV Guide]]|date=October 3, 2006|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214084620/https://www.tvguide.com/news/sexy-scoop-amy-41223/|archive-date=December 14, 2017}}</ref> She has voiced characters in the animated series ''[[Robot Chicken]]'', created by Seth Green. Smart appeared as Joy in the 2006 sports drama ''[[Peaceful Warrior]]'', about a gymnast whose life changes after an encounter with a spiritual guide.<ref>{{cite web|work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|last=Ebert|first=Roger|url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/peaceful-warrior-2006|title=Peaceful Warrior|date=June 22, 2006|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190806221207/https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/peaceful-warrior-2006|archive-date=August 6, 2019|access-date=August 6, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> She starred as Melissa in the 2008 independent horror film ''[[Seventh Moon]]'',<ref>Janson, Tim (October 13, 2009). [https://web.archive.org/web/20091016081114/http://fangoria.com/reviews/3-dvd-a-blu-ray/4268-seventh-moon-dvd-review.html ''Seventh Moon'' DVD review], ''[[Fangoria]]''. Retrieved February 5, 2012.</ref> and had a supporting role in [[Alexandre Aja]]'s supernatural thriller ''[[Mirrors (2008 film)|Mirrors]]'' (2008).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/16/movies/16mirr.html?_r=0|title=Evil Reflected|first=Jeanette|last=Catsoulis|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=August 16, 2008|access-date=August 6, 2019}}</ref>

In March 2011, Smart joined the [[Showtime (TV channel)|Showtime]] comedy-drama ''[[Shameless (American TV series)|Shameless]]'' as recurring character Jasmine Hollander.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a301829/amy-smart-wins-shameless-role/|last=Jeffery|first=Morgan|date=March 2, 2011|title=Amy Smart wins 'Shameless' role |work=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=August 6, 2019}}</ref> She continued to guest star in season two. On September 10, 2011, Smart married TV carpenter [[Carter Oosterhouse]] from the American cable channel [[HGTV]], in [[Traverse City, Michigan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/news/amy-smart-marries-carter-oosterhouse-2011109|title=Amy Smart Marries Carter Oosterhouse!|last=Macatee|first=Rebecca|date=September 10, 2011|work=[[Us Weekly]]|access-date=September 11, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Fleeman|first=Mike|title=Amy Smart Marries Carter Oosterhouse|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20527298,00.html?hpt=hp_t2|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=September 10, 2011|access-date=September 11, 2011|archive-date=October 21, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021085821/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20527298,00.html?hpt=hp_t2|url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== 2014–present: Television and independent films ===
In 2014, Smart appeared in the [[Tyler Perry]] comedy ''[[The Single Moms Club]]'', followed by the thriller ''[[Hangman (2015 film)|Hangman]]'' (2015). In 2016, she appeared in a supporting role in the television film ''[[Sister Cities (film)|Sister Cities]]'' (2016).<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/21/amy-smart-cast-sister-cities|title=Casting Net: Amy Smart co-headlines indie Sister Cities|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|author=Robinson, Will|date=July 21, 2015|access-date=April 30, 2018}}</ref> She also appeared in two episodes of the [[IFC (American TV channel)|IFC]] series ''[[Maron (TV series)|Maron]]'' (2016), portraying Nina.<ref name=ifc>{{cite web |url=https://www.ifc.com/shows/maron/blog/2016/06/amy-smarts-roles |title=Amy Smart's 5 Most Memorable Roles |work=[[IFC (American TV channel)|IFC]]|date=June 21, 2016|last=Steele|first=Brian|archive-date=April 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180424212751/http://www.ifc.com/shows/maron/blog/2016/06/amy-smarts-roles}}</ref>

In 2019, Smart was cast to play Barbara Whitmore in the [[DC Universe (streaming service)|DC Universe]]/[[The CW]] superhero drama television series ''[[Stargirl (TV series)|Stargirl]]'', a role she has played from 2020 to 2022.<ref>{{cite web |first=Lauren|last=Sarner |url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/amy-smart-dc-universe-stargirl-trae-romano-neil-jackson-hunter-sasone-1203146069/ |title=Amy Smart Among Four to Join DC Universe Series 'Stargirl' |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=February 22, 2019 |access-date=September 16, 2021}}</ref>