Kate made her feature film debut as Judith, the doomed young friend in Robert Redford’s drama "The Horse Whisperer." In 2002, she had a star-making turn in John Stockwell’s "Blue Crush," in which she played the central role of a competitive surfer trying to conquer Hawaii’s daunting Pipeline.

Bosworth more recently starred in the true-life crime drama "Wonderland." Her other film credits include Roger Avary’s "The Rules of Attraction," the independent feature "The Newcomers" and the acclaimed football drama "Remember the Titans," for producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Bosworth also received praise for her work in the television series "Young Americans" for the WB.

Born in Los Angeles, California, Bosworth grew up in California, Connecticut and the south shore of Massachusetts. She is an avid horseback rider, and has been since she was a child. She was recently accepted into Princeton University, but has had to temporarily defer enrollment due to a busy filming schedule.