She then double-majored in theater and IR at Evanston. After an Argentina embassy internship, she thought of politics, but theater was her true love.
Her first showbiz gig? A briefcase girl on “Deal or No Deal.”
“I was the unlucky number 26. I’d stand in cheap heels forever, waiting to be picked,” she said.
Later, she scored small roles in films and shows. But in 2011, she landed the role of Rachel Zane on “Suits.”
Her dad’s advice came in handy. “I’ll always find my light. If not, Dad will call and tell me what to do,” she said.