Background
Bahns was born in Stowe, Vermont, but moved to Long Island, New New York Her father is German-American and her mother is a Hong Konger of mixed Chinese and Brazilian descent.
Bahns was born in Stowe, Vermont, but moved to Long Island, New New York Her father is German-American and her mother is a Hong Konger of mixed Chinese and Brazilian descent.
After returning to New York, she attended the New York University where she majored in Latin and Greek language and literature and studied for her Doctor of Philosophy in Classics.
She is best known for roles in the films The Brothers McMullen and Cutaway. She also appeared as Simon Baker"s wife on the television show, The Mentalist. She has one sister, Brandy de Street Phalle.
At age 16, Bahns traveled to Barcelona, Valencia, Paris, and Rome.
She attended acting classes at the Beverly Hills Playhouse taught by Milton Katselas and also studied with Ivana Chubbuck. Her big break came when her boyfriend at the time, actor Edward Burns, asked her to star in his low-budget film The Brothers McMullen.
She also appeared as Simon Baker"s wife on Columbia Broadcasting System"s The Mentalist. Bahns has also been involved in modelling working for the Elite Model Management.
During her time as a model, she appeared on numerous magazines including FHM, Sports Illustrated for Women, Self, Glamour, and Maxim.
