Amy Davidson is an American actress. She is known for playing Kerry Hennessy in the

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sitcom '' 8 Simple Rules''.

Early life and education

Born in

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, Davidson was raised by educators. Her father was a principal at ''El Mirage'' Elementary School, and her mother was an English teacher at

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. Her parents enrolled her in dance classes as a young child. While attending

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, she began appearing in advertisements. Her acting coach encouraged her to move to Hollywood.

Career

After appearing in the

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'' The Truth About Jane'' and an episode of the drama series '' Judging Amy'', she was cast in the

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series ''

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''. Beginning in 2002, she then portrayed Kerry Hennessy in all 76 episodes of the aforementioned ''8 Simple Rules''. She guest-starred on the sitcom '' Malcolm in the Middle'' and in the

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film ''Annie's Point'' opposite

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and Richard Thomas. Other roles include the film '' Goyband'', in which she stars as a young

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girl who falls for an ex-boyband pop star (

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) who performs at her family's hotel in the Catskill Mountains. Davidson also runs a fashion and lifestyle blog.

Personal life

Davidson married actor Kacy Lockwood on May 1, 2010. On November 2, 2015, Davidson announced on Instagram that they were expecting their first child. She gave birth to her son on March 1, 2016.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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