Career
She has appeared in a variety of films, including the 2003 romantic comedy Something's Gotta Give, the 2003 horror film Identity, the 2005 action-thriller Syriana, the 2006 comedy-drama remake Griffin & Phoenix, the 2007 romantic comedy The Ex, the 2008 science fiction film The X-Files: I Want to Believe and the 2009 disaster adventure drama 2012. She has also appeared in the 1999 drama series Jack & Jill and the 2006 drama series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.
In 2008, Peet volunteered to be a spokeswoman for Every Child By Two (ECBT), a non-profit organization that advocates childhood vaccination. Peet began working with the group after becoming concerned by the "amount of misinformation floating around [about vaccines], particularly in Hollywood." In an interview with Cookie, Peet stated: "Frankly, I feel that parents who don't vaccinate their children are parasites," referring to the benefit unvaccinated children derive from herd immunity and the concern that dropping vaccination rates may put all children at increased risk of preventable disease. Peet's comments stirred controversy; in response, she apologized for using the term "parasites", but affirmed her position on the importance and safety of vaccinations.
The 3rd Annual Independent Investigative Group IIG Awards recognizing the promotion of science in popular media was held on May 18, 2009. The IIG presented an award to Peet for her work campaigning for vaccines.
(films) Animal Room, 1995, Winterlude, 1996, She's the One, 1996, Virginity, 1996, Grind, 1997, Touch Me, 1997, One Fine Day, 1996, Sax and Violins, 1997, 1999, 1998, Southie, 1998, Playing by Heart, 1998, Origin of the Species, 1998, Simply Irresistible, 1999, Jump, 1999, Two Ninas, 1999, Body Shots, 1999, Isn't She Great?, 2000, The Whole Nine Yards, 2000, Takedown, 2000, Whipped, 2000, Saving Silverman, 2001, High Crimes, 2002, Changing Lanes, 2002, Igby Goes Down, 2002, Whatever We Do, 2003, Identity, 2003, Something's Gotta Give, 2003, The Whole Ten Yards, 2004, Melinda and Melinda, 2004, A Lot Like Love, 2005, Syriana, 2005, Griffin and Phoenix, 2006, The Ex, 2007, Martian Child, 2007, The X-Files: I Want to Believe, 2008, What Doesn't Kill You, 2008, 2012, 2009, Please Give, 2010, Gulliver's Travels, 2010; (TV films) Ellen Foster, 1997, Date Squad, 2001; (TV series) Central Park West, 1995—96, Jack & Jill, 1999—2001, Partners, 1999, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, 2006—07, (TV appearances) Law & Order, 1995, The Single Guy, 1996, Spin City, 1997, Seinfeld, 1997; (plays) Whale Music, Winter Lies, 27 Sketches: Fear and Misery in the Third Reich, The Country Club, This Is How It Goes, 2005, Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away, 2005, Barefoot in the Park, 2006.