It's really hard for actors to cross over and get any respect as a singer, and if I could just keep it separate and not use my music in movies, it's cool.

She co-starred with Bill Pullman in the drama film Your Name Here in which Taryn Manning played Nikki who is based on Victoria Principal. She admires her friend Gina Gershon's musical appearances. She also auditioned for the American version of Popstars which aired in early 2001 on The WB.

She is the vocalist for electronic duo Boomkat and co-owner of the clothing brand Born Uniqorn. Manning gained her first major role as an actress in 2001 when Taryn Manning played the role of Maddy in Crazy/Beautiful. She has appeared in film genres ranging from drama and comedy to science fiction.