Trivia

As well as starring in horror movies, she is a huge horror movie fan. Some of her favorites include The Shining (1980), Poltergeist (1982) and Pet Sematary (1989).

Her mother is a former, "Miss North Carolina", and suggested to Jessica that she should take up modeling.

Started modeling when she was 15 years old, which sparked an interest in her choice of career.

Best friends with actress Brittany Snow. The two frequently audition together, and both starred in Prom Night (2008).

She originally auditioned for the role of "Annie" in 90210 (2008), but believes she wasn't Midwestern enough. Jessica was driving home from the grocery store, when she found out she got the part of "Silver". She was so excited that she almost got pulled over.

She is of English and some Scots-Irish (Northern Irish) ancestry, with more distant German (the origin of her surname) and Welsh roots.

Is best friends with Shenae Grimes-Beech.

Loves volleyball.

Is a natural brunette, despite being blonde in The Hills Have Eyes 2 (2007).

Was originally going to play Zoe in I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006) but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.

She played a small role in the 2012 comedy film Ted.

Resides in Los Angeles.

Has an old brother, Dave Stroup.

Auditioned for a role in April Fool's Day (2008).

Is a fan of the Clemson Tigers.

She made her acting debut in a guest-starring role on Nickelodeon's Unfabulous in 2005.

She co-starred with Rob Estes on 90210.

She grew up with a brother named Dave. She dated her 90210 co-star, Dustin Milligan for two years before the couple ended their relationship in August 2010.

Born on the same date as Emilia Clarke.

In Homecoming (2009), she knocks out Mischa Barton by hitting her six times in the face with a softball helmet.