Hilarie Burton

A charismatic blonde with a winning smile, Hilarie Burton brought an upbeat energy to her work as VJ and co-host of MTV's popular video countdown show, "Total Request Live (T. R.L.)" (1998- ). With a natural presence in front of the camera, Burton went on to land the role of Peyton Sawyer on the popular teen series "One Tree Hill" (WB, 2003- ), proving to be more than just an on-air personality.

Born Hilarie Ross Burton on July 1, 1982 in …