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What is Sophia Bush’s net worth?

Sophia Bush, an American actress, director, and spokesperson, has amassed a net worth of $11 million. She rose to fame for her portrayal of Brooke Davis on “One Tree Hill” and later gained recognition for her role as detective Erin Lindsay on “Chicago P.D.” Bush has also starred in prominent films such as “The Hitcher,” “John Tucker Must Die,” and “The Narrows.”

In addition to her successful acting career, Bush is an active philanthropist and advocate for various causes.

Early Life

Sophia Bush was born on July 8, 1982 in Pasadena, California as an only child. Her father, Charles, is an advertising and beauty photographer while her mother runs a photography studio. She attended Westridge School for Girls where she was primarily interested in playing volleyball. However, her experience with the theater arts program prompted an interest in acting, which she pursued after graduating in 2000.

Sophia Bush’s Career Highlights

Sophia Bush began her acting career with a role in “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder” in 2002. She then appeared in minor roles in various television shows before landing the role of Brooke Davis in “One Tree Hill” in 2003, which she remained on for the show’s entire nine season run. Bush also co-starred in “John Tucker Must Die” in 2007, which earned her a Teen Choice Award. She has also appeared in various films, including “Stay Alive,” “The Hitcher,” and “The Narrows.” In addition to acting, Bush has worked as a producer and has hosted and narrated several podcasts.

Sophia Bush’s Philanthropic and Activist Work

Sophia Bush has been involved in various philanthropic, political, and activist movements. She openly supported Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign and encouraged college students to vote. She is also an advocate for gay rights and has attended multiple gay rights rallies, as well as participated in the 2016 Human Rights Campaign video honoring victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.

Bush has also advocated for environmental protections, increased educational opportunities, and the Time’s Up movement. Her activism work has been recognized by organizations such as the VH1 Do Something Award, Annual Young Hollywood Awards Philanthropy Award, Redefine Possible Women’s Leadership Award, and Nelson Mandela Changemaker Award.

Sophia Bush’s Relationship History

In 2004, Bush got engaged to “One Tree Hill” co-star, Chad Michael Murray. They got married in 2005 but announced their separation five months later. From 2006 to 2007, Bush dated Jon Foster and the two remained friends following their breakup. In 2008, she dated another “One Tree Hill” co-star, James Lafferty, though they broke up in 2009. Actor Austin Nichols confirmed that him and Bush had been dating on and off again for the past several years in 2010, but Bush broke it off in 2012. Bush then started to date Dan Fredinburg in a long-distance relationship in 2013, though the couple amicably ended things in 2014. She also dated her co-star from “Chicago P.D.” Jesse Lee Soffer from 2014 to 2016. Since 2020, Bush has been in a relationship with businessman Grant Hughes.

Sophia Bush’s Real Estate Portfolio

In 2015, Sophia Bush purchased a condo in Chicago for $1.6 million. In April 2020, she listed the unit for just under $2 million and ultimately sold it for around asking price.

On top of her Chicago condo, Bush also owns a home in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles which she acquired in the early 2010s for $1.4 million.