Bethany Joy Lenz began her acting career at a relatively early age. However, her life changed forever in 2003 when she was cast in the TV series One Tree Hill. The show would go on to become one of the most popular of the 2000s.
Even more, Lenz’s character, Haley, became a fan favorite. Over the course of the series, Haley underwent lots of changes which allowed Bethany to showcase the wide range of her acting prowess. Since the show’s end in 2012, the actress has continued to land roles in TV shows and movies.
Recently, she also got into podcasting with her OTH co-stars, Hilarie Burton, and Sophia Bush. Fans are glad to see the gang together again, and everyone is excited to see what’s in store. In that vein, keep reading to learn five things you didn’t know about Bethany Joy Lenz.
1. She’s A Musician
One of the major elements of Lenz’s character on One Tree Hill was the fact that Haley was a musician. While most people thought the musical part of the role was all acting, they didn’t realize that Bethany Joy Lenz is actually a talented singer/songwriter in real life. She has released five albums over the years, although some of them are no longer available for sale.
2. She’s Been In Commercials
Like many other talented actors, Bethany Joy Lenz did lots of commercials in the early days of her career. Although commercials aren’t always glamorous, they can be a solid stepping stone. This is mostly the case for actors who eventually want to get into TV and movies. Some of the companies Lenz worked with are Dr. Pepper and Eggo Waffles.
3. She Has Behind The Scenes Experience
Most people know Lenz for the work she’s done in front of the camera. However, the star also has experience on the other side of the camera. She made her directorial debut in 2009 with One Tree Hill. Altogether, she directed three episodes of the show and hopes to do more directing in the future. In addition to that, she has also done some production work.
4. She’s A Mother
Between 2005 and 2012, Lenz was married to musician Michael Galeotti. During that time, the couple had one child together. Although she has kept a lot of details about her personal life out of the spotlight, it appears that she and Michael have a great co-parenting relationship. Their daughter, Marie, has made several appearances on Lenz’s social media over the years.
5. She Loves Giving Back To Others
Bethany Joy Lenz has always enjoyed using her platform as a way to help those in need. She’s been involved with several charity organizations, including a non-profit, Love146. According to the organization’s website, “Love146 journeys alongside children impacted by trafficking today and prevents the trafficking of children tomorrow.”
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