Mathis pursued higher education at Northwestern University, where she studied Communication and Business. While still a student, she landed a role as a lively student on the ABC comedy series What About Joan, marking the beginning of her journey into acting.

Modeling Career and Brand Ambassadorships

Before fully stepping into acting, Elizabeth Mathis built a career in modeling. Her modeling work took her to diverse international locations including the Caribbean, South Africa, Mauritius, Scotland, Germany, and England. She worked with respected photographers such as Patrick Demarchelier and represented major fashion brands like Brooks Brothers, Ann Taylor, and Ralph Lauren as their ambassador.

Acting Career and Notable Roles

Elizabeth Mathis is best known for her role as Pushy in the 2011 film Blue Crush 2, where she starred alongside Sasha Jackson. In preparation for the role, Mathis underwent rigorous surfing training, learned the relevant dialect for her character through two hours of daily coaching, and maintained her athletic build through yoga and dance training. The film was shot in South Africa, where her character travels to fulfill her mother’s dream of surfing the iconic waves of Jeffreys Bay.

Her film career also includes roles in high-profile projects such as Tron: Legacy, I Think I Love My Wife, Enchanted, and Unstoppable, where she portrayed the daughter of Denzel Washington’s character. Additionally, she appeared in television series like CSI: Miami, Law & Order, Criminal Minds, Six Degrees, House of Payne, and Rescue Me. Throughout her career, she has worked with several well-known actors, including Patrick Dempsey, Steve Buscemi, and Jeff Bridges.