Early Life and Career
Wright was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She was involved with local drama as a child, and became a model at age 14. Her big break came when she was discovered by organizers from the 1999 Mossimo model search contest. Her father was a preacher in a little community called Uno, Kentucky. She attended LeGrande Elementary and Hart County High School before moving to Louisville to finish her high school career.
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