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Born in Hazard, Kentucky
August 12, 1971
Gayheart was born in Hazard, Kentucky and raised in Pinetop, Kentucky, the daughter of Floneva (née Slone), who worked in cosmetic sales for Mary Kay, and Curtis Gayheart, a miner and coal truck driver.[2][3][4] She has Irish, Italian, German and Cherokee Indian ancestry.[5] She moved to New York City at 15 where she completed her education at New York's Professional Children's School and the Lee Strasberg Institute.
Whatever Happened to Mason Reese
January 1, 1990
In her first film role, Gayheart appeared in Brett Ratner's NYU short film Whatever Happened to Mason Reese? (1990) starring Mason Reese
Nuttin' But Love
May 24, 1994
She also appeared in the Ratner-directed music video "Nuttin' But Love" performed by Heavy D and the Boyz.
Earth 2
November 6, 1994 - June 4, 1995
In 1994 and 1995, Gayheart played Bess Martin in the science fiction series Earth 2.
Dated Brett Ratner
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2004
For a time, Gayheart was engaged to director Brett Ratner.
Beverly Hills, 90210
September 20, 1995 - November 8, 1995
In 1995, she had a recurring role as Antonia Marchette in the series Beverly Hills, 90210 as Luke Perry's love interest.
Wasteland
January 1, 1999 - October 28, 1999
Gayheart has also been a regular on the 1999 television series Wasteland, Dead Like Me, Vanished, and had a recurring role on Nip/Tuck.
Vehicular manslaughter
June 13, 2001
On June 13, 2001, Gayheart struck and fatally injured nine-year-old Jorge Cruz Jr. as he crossed a Los Angeles-area street. According to the police report, the child was walking home from school and crossed the street. While several cars stopped to let him go, Gayheart swerved around them and into a two-way left-turn lane, striking the boy. Her attorney, Steven Lerman, subsequently admitted Gayheart had been using a cell phone during impact
Wrongful-death lawsuit
June 13, 2001
Cruz died the next day at Los Angeles Children's Hospital. His parents, Jorge Cruz and Silvia Martinez, filed a wrongful-death lawsuit on August 6, 2001, against her, seeking coverage of medical and funeral expenses, and compensation for loss of future earnings. The lawsuit was settled out of court, and settlement terms were not disclosed
Harvard Man
August 1, 2001
2001 played in Harvard Man as Kelly Morgan
Pleaded no contest
November 27, 2001
On November 27, 2001, she pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter. She was sentenced to three years' probation, a one-year suspension of her license, a $2,800 fine, and 750 hours of community service. She was also ordered to make a public-service announcement. Gayheart was represented in the criminal proceeding by Harland Braun.
Firefly
January 1, 2002
Gayheart was initially hired to play the part of Inara Serra in the 2002 series Firefly, but was dropped after only one day of filming. Morena Baccarin took over the role, and none of Rebecca's scenes were ever used
Dead Like Me
June 27, 2003 - July 25, 2003
Gayheart has also been a regular on the 1999 television series Wasteland, Dead Like Me, Vanished, and had a recurring role on Nip/Tuck.
Nip/Tuck
August 31, 2004
Gayheart has also been a regular on the 1999 television series Wasteland, Dead Like Me, Vanished, and had a recurring role on Nip/Tuck.
Nip/Tuck
September 21, 2004
Gayheart has also been a regular on the 1999 television series Wasteland, Dead Like Me, Vanished, and had a recurring role on Nip/Tuck.
Married Eric Dane
October 29, 2004
She and actor Eric Dane were married on October 29, 2004
Vanished
August 21, 2006 - December 8, 2006
Gayheart has also been a regular on the 1999 television series Wasteland, Dead Like Me, Vanished, and had a recurring role on Nip/Tuck.
Nip/Tuck
November 21, 2006
Gayheart has also been a regular on the 1999 television series Wasteland, Dead Like Me, Vanished, and had a recurring role on Nip/Tuck.
Ugly Betty
May 10, 2007
In 2007, Gayheart guest-starred on Ugly Betty as Jordan, an ex-girlfriend of Alexis Meade.
