Kristen Renton is an actress who rose to fame as Nancy in The Sausage Factory: her television debut. Since then, she’s done over 80 episodes on NBC’s long-running soap opera, Days of Our Lives, portraying the southern belle, Morgan Hollingsworth.

Throughout her career, Renton has guest-starred on hit shows like CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, and The OC. And with over 30 acting credits to date, she held more prominent roles, recurring in both Anger Management across Charlie Sheen and FX’s Sons of Anarchy, playing Ima. And for the mini-series, Strictly Sexual: The Series, she played Summer, one of the main characters. Additionally, she’s been in a few prestigious short film projects, including Girl at the Door, directed by the Oscar-nominated Colin Campbell, as well as Love in Our Time, where she served as co-producer and even won the title “Best Actress” from the Claremont Film Festival. She was also part of the feature film, Battle Scars, which won the Festival Founders Choice Award.

Even when Renton isn’t acting, she is often still found onscreen. Not only has she been in countless TV specials and documentaries, but she’s also been seen on the reality series, Kendra On Top, since one of her best friends is the center of the show. Also, she cofounded the reality program: World Animal News, airing on TRadioV each week. Renton is very passionate about animals, leading her to become involved with myriad animal charities like ASPCA, Boxer Rescue LA, Dogs for the Deaf, HSUS, SPCA, and Save the Manatee Club. Her philanthropy work also extends to humans, since she serves as ambassador for Lupus LA and volunteers at Children’s Hospital LA.