Born and raised in Kentucky, Jennifer moved to New York after high school to attend the Juilliard School.
She was educated at New School and was raised to feel at home with traditional Southern Christian and Catholic practices.
After that the actress began dating musician Seth Avett with whom she has one child.
Vogel pointed out, Dexter may have studied.
Carpenter played the role of in the crime drama television series , which premiered October 1, 2006.
The divorce was finalized in December 2011; the two remain very close friends.