I've been lucky. I've made films that I really like. It's been a combination of what comes to me and what I choose. I've gone after lots of things that I didn't get, pet projects that everybody ends up chasing after. Really, you're lucky if you get anything.

Personal life
Davis second of three children was born in Englewood New Jersey the daughter of Joan a librarian (and also the former librarian for the elementary section of the Elisabeth Morrow School) and William Davis an engineer. Filmography. These led her to roles in Hollywood films such as the thriller Arlington Road (1999) and About Schmidt (2002).

She has starred in more than 20 feature films including About Schmidt Arlington Road Flatliners Mumford American Splendor The Lodger and Next Stop Wonderland.