Joanna Pacitti is a Philadelphia-born singer and actress known for combining pop punch with stage-ready storytelling. She first made national headlines at just 12 years old when she won Macy’s contest to star as Annie in the 20th‑anniversary revival—then carried the national tour for 106 performances.

On screen, Pacitti’s credits include *Legally Blonde* (2001), *First Daughter* (2004), and the sitcom *What I Like About You* (2004), where she played a singer named Amber and performed her own song “Ultraviolet.” Behind the scenes, she kept writing—by her late teens she’d reportedly penned around 100 songs—and her music began popping up in unexpected places, including covers overseas.

Her recording career took a major step with Geffen Records: the single “Let It Slide” arrived in 2006, followed by her debut album *This Crazy Life* (2006), which debuted at No. 31 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. That same era put her on the road with big names, touring with Sheryl Crow and Nick Lachey.

Fun fact: Pacitti recorded “Out From Under” for the *Bratz* movie soundtrack in 2007—later re-recorded by Britney Spears for *Circus* (2008). She’s been married to Paul Linden since September 7, 2013.