Leslie Grossman

Leslie Erin Grossman (born October 25, 1971) is an American actress known for her roles in various TV shows. She gained recognition for her portrayal of Lauren on the WB sitcom What I Like About You. Grossman has had frequent collaborations with Ryan Murphy, appearing as Mary Cherry on the WB's comedy-drama series Popular (1999-2001) and as various characters on the FX anthology series American Horror Story since 2017. She also had a recurring role on the television series 10 Things I Hate About You. Grossman was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and attended Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences before starting her acting career in her senior year at Sarah Lawrence College.