Kate Bosworth was born on 2nd January 1983 in Los Angeles to parents Hal  and Patti Bosworth, Kate and family soon moved to San Francisco  followed by a diversion to Connecticut before settling in Cohasset, MA  in 1997.

As  much as she enjoyed the experience and looked forward to more acting  work, Bosworth wisely took time of to finish high school - as a member  of the National Honor Society, no less - before pursuing her career full  time.

As  Anne Marie, a devout surfer living in Hawaii with her two best friends,  Bosworth displayed exceptional commitment to the role by adding pounds  of muscle and training relentlessly in preparation for the film.  Although the movie's plot took a backseat to the exotic local and  intense surfing footage, Bosworth nonetheless managed to shine through  as a talent to watch.

Based  on a true story, the film once again paired her with her friend and  admirer Spacey and despite mixed reviews, managed to cash in at the box  office. After a two-year absence from the screen, Bosworth resurfaced in  the long-delayed Cowboy-Ninja hybrid "The Warrior's Way" (2010),  co-starring Geoffrey Rush and martial arts action star Jang Dong Gun.