Sophia Bush: Early Life and Education Sophia Bush was born on July 8, 1982, in Pasadena, California, to a family with a strong appreciation for the arts. Her father, Charles William Bush, is a renowned advertising and celebrity photographer, while her mother, Maureen Bush, ran a photography studio. Growing up in such a creative environment, Sophia was drawn to the performing arts from a young age. She attended Westridge School for Girls in Pasadena, where she was active in the volleyball team and theater productions. After high school, Sophia pursued a journalism degree at the University of...