The CW Source: Happy Birthday, Sophia Bush!

Happy birthday, Sophia! Sophia Anna Bush celebrates her 26th birthday today! Sophia was born under the sign of Cancer. Typically, Cancers are emotionally intense and deeper than they appear on the surface. They’re super sensitive and understanding once you get through their tough, independent exterior. Does that sound like our girl Brooke Davis or what?

Last year, Sophia spent her 25th birthday whooping it up at a private party in Vegas, but there’s no telling how she’ll be spending her big day this year. We’re thinking that she may lay low and just spend time with friends. According to the humble actress, “People care about my personal life, but I’m really dorky. I drink beer, go to football games and ya know, sit in my house in a T-shirt on the weekends and play with my dog.”

Sophia was born and raised in Pasadena, California. The smart gal attended USC and was even a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority where she served as social chair (taking control, just like her alter ego, Brooke Davis—Class President at Tree Hill High). In 2000, Sophia was the Tournament of Roses Parade Queen, and two years later she landed her first role on the big screen in the comedy Van Wilder.”

While playing Brooke Davis on One Tree Hill consumes most of her time, Sophia still manages to land plenty of movie roles. She even won three Teen Choice Awards for John Tucker Must Die and The Hitcher. Next up for Sophia? Two movies: The Narrows and a flick called Table for Three, which just finished filming.

Although Sophia is a busy woman, she’s made time for love, friendship, and even politics. She’s been romantically coupled with celebs from co-star Chad Michael Murray to Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. Actress Brittany Snow credits Sophia for helping her to recover from her long battle with anorexia. And this past February, Sophia made several appearances at college campuses in support of the the Barack Obama presidential campaign.

Interestingly, Sophia did not appear in the pilot episode of One Tree Hill. Her character wasn’t introduced until the second episode, but she’s been a fan favorite ever since. While Brooke started out as a kind of ditzy and superficial teenager, over the years she’s grown into a successful and intelligent woman.

But let’s face it… Brooke has always shown signs of amazingness. She wasn’t just a cheerleader -- she was the team captain. She managed to get Lucas to commit to a tattoo on their very first “date.” She was class president of Tree Hill High. She bailed from the senior prom to help save her BFF from a freaky stalker guy. And when she felt she had all she wanted career wise but was lacking in the family department Brooke adopted a foster child -- just long enough to care for baby Angie through a life-saving surgery.

We can’t wait to see what happens for Brooke next season, but as for today -- it’s time to celebrate Sophia! We hope she has a fantastic birthday. Post your birthday wishes for her here!

Comments

Happy birthday sophia!! you are the reason why i started watching, the reason why i'll watch it till the end, and the reason why i love it so much! i love how humble you are! I wish you a great 26th birthday and an even better 27th year!

Posted by: julie | August 7, 2009 9:44 AM

I'm so late but Happy Birthday Sophia! I hope that one day I can be as awesome as you haha!
xx

Posted by: alexandra | August 3, 2009 5:39 AM

Happy (Belated) Birthday Sophia! :)

Hope you had a Good'un :D

**Best OTH character & actress EVER**

Posted by: Tarara | July 15, 2008 7:51 AM

I wish u the best happy B-day of your life!!!enjoy this year more than ever!!!^^
I wanted to see u at Macy's, but unfortunatly, I'm french... :(
love you so much! <3*

Posted by: lola | July 14, 2008 5:50 PM

Happy B-Day!!!^^
Hope you 'll enjoy this day as U want!!!
luv ya

Posted by: lola | July 14, 2008 11:44 AM

Hey Sophia!

I want to wish u a happy birthday! U always have been my favorite actress since OTH and u have evolved into an amazing intelligent and beautiful woman. I saw u at Macy's for autograph signing with Daphne Zuniga. I will never forget this when I was there. =)

Posted by: Thomas | July 11, 2008 10:20 AM

happy B-day

Posted by: Anonymous | July 10, 2008 9:02 PM

Happy B-day!!!!!!Sophia
I wish you all the best and enjoy life. You are awesome

Posted by: Paola | July 10, 2008 6:21 PM

Happy Birthday Sophia!

Posted by: Bambi | July 9, 2008 9:15 PM

Happy birthday to you!!!!
happy birthday dear Sophia!!!
happy birthday to you.I wish to reach your destination!!!I love you

Posted by: nikoletta | July 9, 2008 1:49 PM

happy birhtday sophia!! love you<3!! hope you have a great day :)

Posted by: samantha | July 9, 2008 1:08 PM

Happy Birthday Sophia! :) You are an amazing actress.. good luck in the upcoming years.. I love you!!