What is Sophia Bush's Net Worth?
Sophia Bush, an American actress, director, and philanthropist, boasts a net worth of $11 million. She rose to prominence with her role as Brooke Davis on "One Tree Hill" and later as Detective Erin Lindsay on "Chicago P.D." Her film credits include "The Hitcher," "John Tucker Must Die," and "The Narrows."
Early Life
Born on July 8, 1982, in Pasadena, California, Sophia Bush is the only child of Charles and Maureen Bush. Her father is an advertising and beauty photographer, while her mother manages a photography studio. Sophia attended Westridge School for Girls, initially focusing on volleyball but discovered her passion for acting through the school's theater arts program. She pursued acting seriously after graduating in 2000.
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Career
Bush's big-screen debut came in 2002 with "National Lampoon's Van Wilder." She had minor television roles in "Nip/Tuck" and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" before landing the iconic role of Brooke Davis in "One Tree Hill" in 2003. Her time on the show lasted nine seasons, allowing her to also explore directing.
In 2007, Bush co-starred in "John Tucker Must Die," which grossed over $60 million globally. Other notable roles include "Stay Alive," "The Hitcher," and "The Narrows." Her performance in "The Hitcher" earned her Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie Female Breakout Star and Choice Movie Actress in the horror/thriller category.
She voiced Sara in "Phineas and Ferb" in 2009 and appeared in the romantic comedy "Chalet Girl" in 2011. Sophia joined "Chicago P.D." in 2013, securing a People's Choice Award nomination for her role. Her recent endeavors include voicing Voyd in Pixar's "Incredibles 2" and appearances in "Love, Victor," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," and "This Is Us." Besides acting, Bush has also produced several projects and hosted podcasts like "Work in Progress" and "Hidden in Play Sight."
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Activism
Sophia Bush is deeply involved in activism and philanthropy. She supported Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign and is a vocal advocate for gay rights, environmental protection, educational opportunities, and the Time's Up movement. Her dedication has been recognized with awards like the VH1 Do Something Award, the Annual Young Hollywood Awards Philanthropy Award, and the Nelson Mandela Changemaker Award.
Personal Life
Sophia Bush married her "One Tree Hill" co-star Chad Michael Murray in 2005, but they separated five months later. She has had relationships with actors Jon Foster, James Lafferty, and Austin Nichols, as well as Chicago P.D. co-star Jesse Lee Soffer. Bush married businessman Grant Hughes in 2022 but divorced in 2023. In April 2024, she publicly identified as queer and began dating former professional soccer player Ashlyn Harris.
Real Estate
In 2015, Sophia Bush purchased a Chicago condo for $1.6 million, selling it in 2020 for just under $2 million. She also owns a home in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, acquired in the early 2010s for $1.4 million.
