Who is Sophia Bush?
Quick answer
Sophia Bush (44) is an American actress, producer, podcaster and activist from Los Angeles. She’s best known for playing Brooke Davis on One Tree Hill (2003–2012) and Detective Erin Lindsay on Chicago P.D. (2014–2017). She co-hosts the Drama Queens podcast with her former One Tree Hill co-stars.
Key facts
- Born
- July 8, 1982, Pasadena, California
- Known for
- One Tree Hill, Chicago P.D., Good Sam
- Podcast
- Drama Queens (with Hilarie Burton Morgan and Bethany Joy Lenz)
- Partner
- Ashlyn Harris (former US soccer goalkeeper)
Career highlights
| Years | Role | Show or film |
|---|---|---|
| 2003–2012 | Brooke Davis | One Tree Hill (The WB / The CW) |
| 2005 | Beth | John Tucker Must Die |
| 2006 | Grace | The Hitcher |
| 2014–2017 | Erin Lindsay | Chicago P.D. (NBC), plus the wider Chicago franchise |
| 2022 | Dr. Sam Griffith | Good Sam (CBS) |
Since 2021, she has co-hosted Drama Queens, a podcast rewatching One Tree Hill with co-stars Hilarie Burton Morgan and Bethany Joy Lenz. Reports in 2026 described a One Tree Hill follow-up series as still in development.
Activism and producing
Besides acting, Bush has worked as a producer and director, and she was among the stars who pushed for better treatment of cast and crew on television sets.
Causes she supports
Bush is known for campaigning on voting rights, environmental issues, women’s rights and workplace safety. She has spoken publicly about why she left Chicago P.D., describing a difficult work environment.
Personal life
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2005–2006 | Married to One Tree Hill co-star Chad Michael Murray |
| 2022 | Marries entrepreneur Grant Hughes |
| 2023 | Files for divorce from Hughes; finalized in 2024 |
| 2023–present | In a relationship with Ashlyn Harris, a two-time Women’s World Cup winner with the US team |
In a 2024 interview, Bush spoke about coming out as queer and finding love with Harris.
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