Shiri Freda Appleby(born December 7, 1978) is anAmericanfilmandtelevision actress.She is best known for herleading roleasLiz Parkerin thetelevision seriesRoswell. Her film credits includeA Time for Dancing, where she was one of the two female main characters;Swimfan;HavocwithAnne Hathaway; andCharlie Wilson's WarwithTom HanksandJulia Roberts. In 2008, Appleby joined the cast of the final season ofER, playing aninternnamed Daria Wade, before starring asCate Cassidyin the CW dramaLife Unexpectedthat ran for two seasons. In the summer of 2012, she starred as Lucy in the comedyDating Rules from My Future Self.