Last updated on: December 26, 2024
Sophia Anna Bush (born on July 8, 1982) is an actress, producer, and activist. Her heartthrob roles included the popular television series One Tree Hill (2003–2012), later starring as Erin Lindsay in Chicago P.D. (2014–2017) and Dr. Sam Griffith in the medical drama Good Sam (2022), in which she also acted as a producer.
Beyond acting, Bush is very active in social activism. She is a founding member of the Time’s Up movement and supports Planned Parenthood through her clothing line, among other things. She has also been very vocal on issues such as women’s rights and environmental conservation and has participated in events such as the Women’s March.
Sophia shares her life and passion with the world. Along with One Tree Hill co-stars, she co-hosts the Drama Queens podcast and provides behind-the-scenes experiences and reflections on life. Not too long ago, she revealed that she is queer, and the journey involved self-discovery and separation from her husband, Grant Hughes, where she’s finally found happiness.
As of January 2025, Sophia Bush’s age is 42 years and 6 months old. Her estimated net worth is $11 million, and she is 5 feet 4¼ inches (163 cm or 1.63 m) tall.
Bio / Wiki
Full Name
Sophia Anna Bush
Nickname
Sophie, Soph
Profession
Actress, spokesperson, director
Career
Debut
Film
Van Wilder (2002)
TV Show
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (2003)
Best Known for
Playing Brooke Davis in the television drama series One Tree Hill for nine seasons
Awards
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
July 8, 1982
Age
As of today, Sophia is 42 years, 6 months, and 14 days old.
Zodiac sign
Cancer
Signature
Nationality
American
Birth Place
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Residence
Pasadena, California, United States of America
School / College / University
Sophia Bush attended Westridge School for Girls in Pasadena, where she found her passion for acting through the school’s theater program, although she initially focused on volleyball. She graduated in 2000 and went on to study Journalism with a minor in Theater at the University of Southern California but left after three years to pursue her dream of acting.
Religion
Atheism
Race / Ethnicity
English, Irish, Scottish, Italian, and Northern Irish ancestry
Food Habits
Hobbies
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet – 5′ 4¼”
- In Centimeters – 163 cm
- In meters – 1.63 m
Weight
- In kilograms – 55 kg
- In Pounds – 121 lbs
Body Measurements
35 – 25 – 34 inches
Shoe size
8 (US)
Eye color
Hazel
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Family
Husband
Chad Michael Murray (2005–2006)
Grant Hughes (2022–2023)
Father
Mother
Siblings
None
Children
None
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Single
Marriage Date
April 16, 2005
Affairs or dating history
Chad Michael Murray (2003–2006)
Austin Nichols (2006–2012)
John Foster (2006–2007)
James Lafferty (2008–2009)
Dan Fredinburg (2013–2014)
Jesse Lee Soffer (2014–2015)
Grant Hughes (2020–2023)
Ashlyn Harris (2023–Present)
Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris’s connection developed from being a close friendship into an intimate love. This has been the case for the two since their engagement during significant life transitions; they first met at the Cannes conference in 2019, where they became very close. Harris was at that time engaged to Ali Krieger, but Bush respected her empathetic character.
In 2023, both women experienced personal upheavals—Bush filed for divorce from Grant Hughes after a year of marriage, and Harris separated from Krieger after nearly four years. They joined a support group to navigate their heartbreaks, which strengthened their connection and eventually led to romance.
Their relationship went public late in 2023 and first appeared publicly together in March 2024 at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars viewing party. The couple confirmed their relationship in April, when Bush also went public with his queerness, speaking about how the love between them had grown unexpectedly over the shared challenges.
Presently, the couple enjoys their new life together as they find happiness and strength within each other.
Favorite Things
- Favorite Food – Anything deep fried
- Actress – Charlize Theron, Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman
- Favorite Actors – Edward Norton, Robin Williams, Sean Penn
- Favorite Fashion Designers – Chloe, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, Ya-Ya
- TV Show – Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
- Favorite Author – Mitch Albom, Paulo Coelho
- Favorite Sports – Football
Net worth 2025
$11 million
As of January 2025, it’s estimated that Sophia Bush has a net worth of about $11 million, based on information from different reliable sources. She has built multifaceted through acting, producing, entrepreneurship, and activism. Lets breakdown how she made this fortune, keep reading to find out.
1. Acting Career: The Foundation of Her Success
Television Roles:
Sophia became a household name for her role as Brooke Davis in One Tree Hill (2003–2012), which not only catapulted her to fame but also provided her with a stable income. Stars in such long-running TV shows usually receive between $100,000 and $200,000 per episode in the later seasons. Then came her stint as Detective Erin Lindsay in Chicago P.D. (2014–2017), which continued her success in television.
Film Roles:
Other films that helped her earn extra by acting include John Tucker Must Die (2006), The Hitcher (2007), and her voice work in Incredibles 2 (2018). Although movie earnings vary with the budget of the film, major castings probably paid good paychecks.
2. Production and Directing: Making it Behind the Camera
Sophia has added to her portfolio by directing and producing. She has directed episodes of One Tree Hill and is an executive producer of Good Sam (2022), in which she also acted. These off-screen roles boost her salary since producers are entitled to the profits of their production.
3. Entrepreneurship: Social Impact Investment
Detroit Blows:
In 2017, Sophia co-founded Detroit Blows, a gender-inclusive hair salon that empowers underserved communities. Part of the profits from this salon goes to the Detroit Grows fund to help women entrepreneurs and various social initiatives.
Angel Investments
Sophia is also a smart angel investor and has invested in companies and firms that align with her personal values, such as women-led start-ups. Such investments generate enormous returns over time, along with creating a good social impact.
Angel City FC:
She is also a part-owner of Angel City FC, a women’s soccer team in the NWSL. This serves not only to support women’s sports but could, over the long term, generate some financial returns due to the growing popularity of women’s soccer.
4. Activism and Public Speaking
Sophia Bush is a fierce activist for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and environmental causes. She speaks at events and participates in campaigns usually on a fee basis, or donations toward her cause. Activism, being primarily about change, might be secondary to public speaking engagements and collaboration with organizations which likely generate her much income.
5. Social media and brand endorsements
With millions across platforms, Sophia can actually earn money through sponsored posts and collaborations. Though her earnings in terms of endorsements are unknown to the public, individuals with her level of reach bring in thousands per post on average. Her platform allows her to meld her passion for activism and business opportunities, supporting a brand that aligns to her values.
6. Miscellaneous Ventures
Podcasting:
She co-hosts the Drama Queens podcast with some of her former One Tree Hill co-stars. Podcasts that have a dedicated fan base tend to generate income through sponsorships and listener contributions.
Merchandise and Collaborations:
She has created socially-conscious merchandise, such as a clothing line that supports Planned Parenthood.
Car collection
Land Rover Defender