Amy Smart Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Parents

Amy Lysle Smart is an American actress and former model, recognized for her roles in films like Varsity Blues (1999), Road Trip (2000), The Butterfly Effect (2004), and the TV series Stargirl (2020–2022).

Her career spans over two decades, blending mainstream comedies, dramas, and independent films with a focus on environmental advocacy.

Profile

• Full Name: Amy Lysle Smart
• Stage Name: Amy Smart
• Born: March 26, 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Producer, Former Model
• Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
• Parent: John Boden Smart (father), Judy Lysle Carrington (mother)
• Siblings: Adam Baird (brother)
• Spouse: Carter Oosterhouse (m. 2011)
• Children: Flora Oosterhouse
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $8,000,000

Early Life and Education

Amy Lysle Smart was born on March 26, 1976, in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Topanga Canyon.

Her father, John Boden Smart, was a salesman, and her mother, Judy Lysle Carrington, worked at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Of German, English, and Irish descent, her religious beliefs are not publicly emphasized.

Growing up with her brother, Adam Baird, Amy was a shy tomboy who played on a Little League baseball team.

She studied ballet for ten years, fostering discipline that later influenced her acting.

She graduated from Palisades Charter High School in Pacific Palisades, California, in 1994.

Her early modeling career in Italy, where she met and befriended model Ali Larter, sparked her interest in acting, leading her to take acting classes in Los Angeles.

Career

Amy Smart began her career as a model in Italy before transitioning to acting.

Her acting debut was in the 1996 TV movie Her Costly Affair, followed by minor roles in Campfire Tales (1997) and Starship Troopers (1997).

She gained notice with supporting roles in Varsity Blues (1999) as Jules Harbor and Outside Providence (1999).

Her first lead role was in Road Trip (2000) as Beth Wagner, earning a Teen Choice Award nomination.

She starred in Rat Race (2001), The Butterfly Effect (2004) opposite Ashton Kutcher, and Just Friends (2005) with Ryan Reynolds.

Other notable films include Crank (2006) and Crank: High Voltage (2009) with Jason Statham, and Peaceful Warrior (2006).

On television, she had recurring roles as Ruby in Felicity (1999–2001), Jasmine Hollander in Shameless (2011–2012), and Barbara Whitmore in Stargirl (2020–2022).

She also appeared in Scrubs (2003) and starred in Tyler Perry’s The Single Moms Club (2014).

As a producer, she contributed to projects like The Reunion (2011).

Awards and Nominations

MTV Movie Awards:

• 2004: Best Kiss for Starsky & Hutch (Nominated)

Teen Choice Awards:

• 2000: Film – Choice Chemistry for Road Trip (Nominated)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @amysmart26
• Facebook handle: Amy Smart
• Twitter handle: @AmySmart26

Personal Life

Amy Smart, 49, resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Carter Oosterhouse, a television personality and carpenter, whom she married in September 2011.

They have one daughter, Flora, born in 2016 via surrogate due to fertility challenges.

Standing at 168 cm (5’6″) with blue eyes and blonde hair, Amy is an Aries, known for her energetic and passionate nature.

Filmography

• Her Costly Affair (1996, TV movie) – Dee
• Campfire Tales (1997, film) – Jenny
• Starship Troopers (1997, film) – Pilot Cadet
• The Last Time I Committed Suicide (1997, film) – Jeananne
• How to Make the Cruelest Month (1998, film) – Dot
• Strangeland (1998, film) – Angela Stravelli
• Varsity Blues (1999, film) – Jules Harbor
• Outside Providence (1999, film) – Jane Weston
• Road Trip (2000, film) – Beth Wagner
• Rat Race (2001, film) – Tracy Faucet
• The Butterfly Effect (2004, film) – Kayleigh Miller
• Starsky & Hutch (2004, film) – Holly
• Just Friends (2005, film) – Jamie Palamino
• Peaceful Warrior (2006, film) – Joy
• Crank (2006, film) – Eve Lydon
• Crank: High Voltage (2009, film) – Eve Lydon
• The Single Moms Club (2014, film) – Hillary Massey
• Stargirl (2020–2022, TV series) – Barbara Whitmore (39 episodes)
• Felicity (1999–2001, TV series) – Ruby (16 episodes)
• Shameless (2011–2012, TV series) – Jasmine Hollander (6 episodes)
• Scrubs (2003, TV series) – Jamie Moyer (3 episodes)

Net Worth

Amy Smart’s estimated net worth is approximately $8,000,000.

Her income is derived from her acting roles in films and TV, producing projects, and earlier modeling work.

Additional revenue may come from endorsements and her advocacy for environmental causes, though her financial profile is modest compared to A-list stars.