Dawson got her big break in the controversial film Kids. Her performance received critical acclaim. She went on to star in many independent films and big-budget flicks like Men in Black II, Josie and the Pussycat Dolls, and Alexander. She exercised her vocal cords starring as Mimi Marquez in the musical movie Rent. She`s also appeared in Sin City alongside Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba, and other A-list actors. Dawson dated Sex and the City actor Jason Lewis for two years.
