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One of her earliest screen credits came in the late 2000s, when she appeared in low-budget film work that introduced her to professional sets.

She also landed small television appearances that helped her learn how network productions operated and how quickly actors had to adapt on set.

Among those early opportunities were guest roles on established television shows, where she sometimes appeared only briefly but gained useful exposure to casting directors and producers.

She had a small appearance on “Criminal Minds,” one of several procedural-series credits that helped her accumulate experience before she became widely known.

She also appeared in shows such as “90210,” where the parts were modest but useful in establishing her as a working young actress.

Another early credit came on “Grey’s Anatomy,” adding another recognizable television production to her résumé while she was still building momentum.