Scout Taylor-Compton

Scout Taylor-Compton (born Desariee Starr Compton) is an American actress, film producer, director, and screenwriter. She began her career as a child actor, making her Hollywood film debut in 13 Going on 30 (2004) and having recurring roles on the WB television series Gilmore Girls (2001–2004) and Charmed (2003–2006). After supporting roles in the films Sleepover (2004) and An American Crime (2007), Taylor-Compton received mainstream recognition for her starring role as Laurie Strode in the horror films Halloween (2007) and Halloween II (2009).