Early Life
Johnson was born in Camarillo, California, the youngest daughter of Nancy (née Spruiell), an independent film producer; and Clifford Johnson (the son of concert pianist Evelyn Taft), who was the captain of an exploration ship and died of lung and liver cancer in July 2000. When Ashley was nine days old, her father's job moved to Michigan. The family settled in the village of Franklin, Michigan, among Detroit's affluent northern suburbs. Ashley graduated from high school when she was 15.
Johnson has an older brother, Chris, who worked on the television show, The District. Her older sister, Haylie, is best known for her role on Kids Incorporated. Haylie is married to singer Jonny Lang. Both Ashley and Haylie are former Miss Jr. Michigan titleholders, and they currently play in a band together.
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