Laura Lynn Cottrel was an only child born and raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania. She was dubbed a "social butterfly" by her teachers and began performing in school theater productions by the age of nine. After her graduation from college (BA/Theater), she spent two seasons as an NFL cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles. After the second season with the Eagles came to a close, she began to pursue her acting career. She is a member of SAG and continues to successfully pursue this endeavor.