Mini biography
Holly moved to New York at the tender age of 7. Already her stunning looks had turned heads, resulting in jobs in print ads and commercials. Soon these experiences lead to a desire to act, a dream shared by Holly's mother, who herself was only 24. After a few bit parts Holly landed a lading role as Kimberly in TV drama "Picket Fences" (1992). This show ran for 4 years, winning Holly critical acclaim and a Young Actors award. After the show ended Holly starred in more roles in TV movies, enjoying her marriage and career success.
This wasn't to last, in 1997 she divorced husband Bryan Smith, and yearned for more challenging roles. Then in 1998 Holly's good friend Shannen Doherty told her about a new television show based around three sisters who happen to be witches, who save the world from evil. Holly auditioned for the middle sister, won the role, and is now known world wide for her portryal of Piper Halliwell in the WB smash hit show "Charmed" (1998).
Spouse Bryan Smith (1993 - 1997) (divorced)
Trivia
She (along with actresses Tangi Miller and Alyson Hannigan) is a spokesperson for breast cancer, and will appear in a new four page brochure (to be featured in Vogue, Glamour, Self, Mademoiselle, and Women's Sports and Fitness) to raise awareness about the disease. [May 2000]
Education: Professional Children's School N.Y. Coached by the great Ernie Martin
Daughter of 'Lauralei Combs'.
Hobbies include gardening and horseback riding.
Holly has 17 pets now. 3 horses - Jake, Jezebel and Jesse. 4 fish - all un-named. 4 birds - only two of which are named, Lollie and Flower. 2 dogs - Travis and Lola. 2 Cats - Blue and Selena. 2 rabbits - Thumper and Jack.
The cats and rabbits are the only pets that live indoors.
Was engaged to 'Storm Lyndon' but they split up late in 2000.
Is on the board for Thursday's child, a charity for teenage runaways.
She now has 4 tattoos.
The rose on her right shoulder blade, a paisley-type band on her left wrist, a tribal-type band around her right wrist, and a butterfly (new in December 2001) on the inside of her right wrist.
Was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Alyssa Milano. [1999]
Lived with "Charmed" (1998) key grip David W. Donoho for a year or so. [2001]
#62 in FHM's 100 sexiest women countdown [2002]
#78 in Stuff magazines 103 sexiest women countdown [2003]
Personal quotes "I have no interest in a guy who doesn't know the right end of a screwdriver."
Salary "Charmed" (1998) $60,000 an episode