Rachael Leigh Cook is an American actress and producer born on October 4, 1979, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She gained prominence with her lead role in the teen romantic comedy “She’s All That” (1999) and continued to build her career with roles in films such as “Josie and the Pussycats” (2001) and “Get Carter” (2000). Cook also ventured into television, starring in the TNT crime drama series “Perception” (2012–2015) and playing notable roles in projects like the miniseries “Into the West” (2005).

Beyond acting, Cook has been involved in advocacy work, particularly campaigns against drug abuse. She has lent her voice to animated projects, including the character Tifa Lockhart in “Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.” In her personal life, Cook was married to actor Daniel Gillies, with whom she has two children. The couple announced their separation in 2019 and later filed for divorce.