Sophia Bush is an American actress known for her roles in popular television series. She gained recognition for her portrayal of Brooke Davis in the drama series "One Tree Hill" (2003-2012). Bush further solidified her career with her role as Erin Lindsay in the police procedural "Chicago P.D." (2014-2017). She also served as producer and starred as Dr. Samantha Griffith in the medical drama "Good Sam" (2022).
July 8, 1982: Sophia Bush is born
On July 8, 1982, Sophia Anna Bush was born.
2000: Sophia Bush graduates from Westridge School for Girls
In 2000, Sophia Bush graduated from Westridge School for Girls.
2002: Sophia Bush makes film debut
Sophia Bush made her first film appearance in the 2002 film National Lampoon's Van Wilder opposite Ryan Reynolds.
2003: Sophia Bush gains mainstream fame
After gaining mainstream fame, Sophia Bush became a spokesperson for high-profile brands and posed on the cover of several mainstream magazines.
2003: Sophia Bush stars in One Tree Hill
In 2003, Sophia Bush was cast as Brooke Davis in the WB television series One Tree Hill.
May 2004: Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray Get Engaged
Sophia Bush became engaged to her One Tree Hill co-star Chad Michael Murray in May 2004.
2004: Ranked on Femme Fatales and Much Music's Hottest Women
In 2004, Bush was ranked #3 on Femme Fatales: The 50 Sexiest Women of 2004 and named #15 on Much Music's 20 Hottest Women of 2004.
2004: The Incredibles is released
Pixar released The Incredibles in 2004.
April 16, 2005: Sophia Bush Marries Chad Michael Murray
On April 16, 2005, Sophia Bush married her One Tree Hill co-star Chad Michael Murray in Santa Monica, California.
September 2005: Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray Announce Separation
After five months of marriage, Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray announced their separation in September 2005.
February 2006: Sophia Bush Files for Annullment
In February 2006, Sophia Bush filed papers for an annulment from Chad Michael Murray, citing fraud.
July 2006: Sophia Bush stars in John Tucker Must Die
In July 2006, Sophia Bush co-starred in the 20th Century Fox comedy film John Tucker Must Die, directed by Betty Thomas, opposite Brittany Snow and Jesse Metcalfe.
November 2006: Maxim Cover
Bush appeared on the cover of the November 2006 edition of Maxim with her One Tree Hill co-stars Hilarie Burton and Danneel Harris.
December 2006: Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray Divorce
Sophia Bush's petition for an annulment was denied, and she and Chad Michael Murray were granted a divorce in December 2006.
2006: Sophia Bush stars in John Tucker Must Die
In July 2006, Sophia Bush co-starred in the 20th Century Fox comedy film John Tucker Must Die.
2006: Sophia Bush Begins Dating Jon Foster
Sophia Bush began dating her Stay Alive co-star Jon Foster in 2006.
April 2007: FHM's 100 Sexiest Women
In April 2007, Bush ranked No. 90 in the British popular men's magazine FHM, in their countdown of 100 Sexiest Women of 2007. Subsequently, she ranked No. 89 in the U.S. edition of the same magazine.
May 2007: Maxim Hot 100 List
In May 2007, Bush ranked No. 24 in the Maxim Hot 100 List of 2007.
2007: Sophia Bush stars in The Hitcher
Sophia Bush played Grace Andrews in the 2007 remake of the classic horror film The Hitcher, starring opposite Sean Bean.
2007: Sophia Bush stars in The Hitcher
Sophia Bush played Grace Andrews in the 2007 remake of the classic horror film The Hitcher, starring opposite Sean Bean.
2007: Sophia Bush and Jon Foster Break Up
Sophia Bush and Jon Foster broke up in 2007 but remained friends.
February 2008: Sophia Bush Campaigns for Barack Obama
In February 2008, Sophia Bush made several appearances in Texas in support of Barack Obama's campaign for president.
September 2008: Sophia Bush stars in The Narrows
Based on Tim McLoughlin's novel Heart of the Old Country, the film The Narrows premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2008.
2008: Sophia Bush stars in The Narrows
In 2008, Sophia Bush co-starred alongside Kevin Zegers and Vincent D'Onofrio in François Velle's independent film The Narrows, playing Kathy Popovich.
2008: Sophia Bush Begins Dating James Lafferty
Sophia Bush began dating her One Tree Hill co-star James Lafferty in 2008.
April 2009: Sophia Bush Appears in "A Gaythering Storm" Video
In April 2009, Sophia Bush appeared in the Funny or Die video "A Gaythering Storm", which parodied a National Organization for Marriage video objecting to same-sex marriage.
May 2009: Sophia Bush Attends Proposition 8 Protest
Sophia Bush showed up at a rally in protest of Proposition 8 in May 2009.
2009: Sophia Bush and James Lafferty Break Up
Sophia Bush and James Lafferty broke up in 2009.
April 20, 2010: Sophia Bush Sets Up Fundraiser for Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Victims
Sophia Bush set up a fundraiser to help people living in the area of the Gulf of Mexico affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on April 20, 2010.
May 2010: Sophia Bush Confirms Relationship with Austin Nichols
Sophia Bush confirmed in May 2010 that she had been dating actor Austin Nichols on and off for four years.
February 2011: Sophia Bush stars in Chalet Girl
Sophia Bush co-starred in the British romantic comedy film Chalet Girl, which was released in February 2011.
December 2011: Mozilla Firefox Challenge
In December 2011, Bush competed with other stars in the Mozilla Firefox Challenge, a one-month fundraising contest whose winner is granted $25,000 to put toward a favorite cause.
2011: Sophia Bush stars in Chalet Girl
Sophia Bush co-starred in the British romantic comedy film Chalet Girl, which was released in February 2011.
2011: Sophia Bush's Cousin Killed in Tucson Shooting
Sophia Bush's second cousin, nine-year-old Christina Green, was among those killed in the Tucson shooting rampage in 2011.
January 2012: Mozilla Firefox Challenge Winner
In January 2012, Bush won the Mozilla Firefox Challenge.
January 2012: Sophia Bush Speaks Out About 2012 Republican Candidates
In January 2012, Sophia Bush spoke out against the 2012 Republican candidates' stance on gay rights and women's rights.
February 2012: Sophia Bush joins the cast of Partners
In February 2012, it was reported that Bush had joined the cast of the upcoming CBS sitcom Partners.
September 24, 2012: Sophia Bush stars in Partners
Premiering on September 24, 2012, Sophia Bush joined the cast of the CBS sitcom Partners.
2012: Sophia Bush and Austin Nichols Break Up
Sophia Bush and Austin Nichols ended their relationship in 2012.
2012: One Tree Hill ends
In 2012, Sophia Bush's role as Brooke Davis in One Tree Hill ended after 9 seasons.
April 2013: Live Below the Line Campaign
In April 2013, Bush took part in Global Poverty Project's "Live Below the Line" campaign, which consists in living on $1.50 a day to raise awareness of extreme poverty around the world.
August 2013: Sophia Bush joins the cast of Chicago P.D.
In August 2013, Sophia Bush joined the cast of Chicago P.D. as Det. Erin Lindsay.
2013: I Am that Girl Prizeo Campaign
In 2013, Bush hosted a Prizeo campaign to raise funds for one of her favorite causes, I Am that Girl.
2013: Sophia Bush stars in music video and is cast in tv pilot
In 2013, Sophia Bush starred in Passion Pit's "Carried Away" music video, which debuted on February 14. That same year, she was cast in a main role in the television pilot Hatfields & McCoys, but the project failed to be picked up to series.
2013: Sophia Bush Begins Dating Dan Fredinburg
Sophia Bush began dating Dan Fredinburg, a program manager for Google, in 2013.
January 8, 2014: Sophia Bush stars in Chicago P.D
The series Chicago P.D. premiered on January 8, 2014, starring Sophia Bush as Det. Erin Lindsay.
January 2014: Sophia Bush Speaks Out About Her Divorce
In a January 2014 episode of Watch What Happens: Live, Sophia Bush spoke out about her divorce from Chad Michael Murray, calling it a "stupid kid" mistake.
2014: Sophia Bush Begins Dating Jesse Lee Soffer
Sophia Bush began dating her Chicago P.D. co-star Jesse Lee Soffer in 2014.
2014: Foreword for I Am that Girl
In 2014, Bush's foreword to Alexis Jones' debut novel I Am that Girl was released and distributed by accessories retailer Claire's.
2014: Sophia Bush and Dan Fredinburg Break Up
Sophia Bush and Dan Fredinburg broke up in 2014, citing the strains of their long-distance relationship.
2014: Maxim's Hot 100
Bush ranked #30 on Maxim's "Hot 100" of 2014 list. She was featured in People's "Beautiful at Every Age" and "Most Beautiful" lists for several years.
2015: Dan Fredinburg Dies
Dan Fredinburg died in 2015 in an accident.
June 2016: Sophia Bush Appears in Human Rights Campaign Video
In June 2016, Sophia Bush appeared in a Human Rights Campaign video in tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.
2016: Oprah's SuperSoul 100
In 2016, Bush was named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of visionaries and influential leaders.
2016: Sophia Bush and Jesse Lee Soffer Break Up
Sophia Bush and Jesse Lee Soffer broke up in 2016.
2017: Sophia Bush leaves Chicago P.D.
In 2017, Sophia Bush left her role as Det. Erin Lindsay in Chicago P.D. after four seasons.
2017: Sophia Bush stars in Marshall
In 2017, Sophia Bush appeared in the film Marshall.
January 20, 2018: Women's March Speech
On January 20, 2018, Bush gave a speech at the Women's March. As a founding member of the Time's Up movement, she also created a clothing line benefiting Planned Parenthood.
December 2018: Sophia Bush leaves Chicago P.D.
In December 2018, Sophia Bush cited "abusive behavior" as the reason for leaving the show Chicago P.D.
2018: Sophia Bush appears in multiple films
In 2018, Sophia Bush appeared in multiple films, including Acts of Violence and Incredibles 2.
2018: Support for Christine Blasey Ford
In the 2018 fight over the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Bush was supportive of Christine Blasey Ford.
2018: I Am a Voter Founding Member
In 2018, Bush helped found a nonpartisan movement with Mandana Dayani called I Am a Voter, which aims to create a cultural shift around voting and civic engagement.
2019: Sophia Bush starts her podcast "Work In Progress"
In 2019, Sophia Bush started her own podcast titled "Work In Progress".
2020: Sophia Bush appears in Love, Victor
In 2020, Bush appeared as Veronica in four episodes of the first season of Love, Victor on Hulu.
2020: Angel City FC Ownership
In 2020, Bush joined the ownership group for Angel City FC of the National Women's Soccer League.
2020: Sophia Bush Begins Dating Grant Hughes
Sophia Bush began dating businessman Grant Hughes in 2020.
August 2021: Sophia Bush and Grant Hughes Get Engaged
Sophia Bush and Grant Hughes announced their engagement in August 2021 via Instagram.
2021: Sophia Bush co-hosts Drama Queens podcast
Since 2021, Sophia Bush has been a co-host on the Drama Queens podcast along with her former One Tree Hill co-stars, Hilarie Burton Morgan and Bethany Joy Lenz.
June 11, 2022: Sophia Bush and Grant Hughes Marry
Sophia Bush and Grant Hughes were married on June 11, 2022, at the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
July 2022: Support for Abortion Rights
In July 2022, Bush and Grant Hughes wrote an essay for Glamour affirming their support of abortion rights in the wake of the Supreme Court issuing the decision of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization that subsequently overturned Roe v. Wade.
2022: Sophia Bush stars in and produces Good Sam
In 2022, Sophia Bush starred in and produced the medical drama Good Sam as the lead role of Dr. Samantha "Sam" Griffith.
April 2023: Sophia Bush to make West End debut
In April 2023 it was announced that Sophia Bush would make her West End debut in 2:22 A Ghost Story at the Apollo Theatre.
July 2023: Sophia Bush pulls out of West End debut
Citing a medical issue, Sophia Bush announced that she would no longer be a part of the production 2:22 A Ghost Story at the Apollo Theatre in July 2023.
August 4, 2023: Sophia Bush Files for Divorce
Sophia Bush filed for divorce from Grant Hughes on August 4, 2023, after 13 months of marriage.
2023: Sophia Bush appears on Celebrity Family Feud
In 2023, Sophia Bush appeared on Celebrity Family Feud, competing against Gayle King and her team.
April 2024: Sophia Bush Confirms Relationship with Ashlyn Harris
In April 2024, Sophia Bush confirmed her relationship with former professional soccer player Ashlyn Harris and came out as queer.