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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Sarah Chalke is a Canadian-American <a href="/biography/sarah-chalke">actress</a>, born in 1976 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to parents Angie Chalke and Doug Chalke. She was raised in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Chalke graduated from Handsworth Secondary School in 1994.</p>

<h2>Acting Debut and Early Career</h2>
<p>Sarah Chalke made her television debut in 1992 with the TV movie <em>City Boy</em>. She gained significant attention in 1993 for her role as Becky Conner-Healy on ABC’s hit sitcom <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roseanne">Roseanne</a></em>. Originally played by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecy_Goranson">Lecy Goranson</a>, the role was recast with Chalke when <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecy_Goranson">Goranson</a> left the show to attend college. Chalke played Becky for two seasons, and when <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecy_Goranson">Goranson</a> returned, the two alternated in the role throughout the series’ run. Chalke stepped back into the role full-time in Season 9 after <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecy_Goranson">Goranson</a>’s final departure.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough with Scrubs</h2>
<p>After <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roseanne">Roseanne</a></em>, Chalke starred in the Canadian series <em>Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy</em>, although the show aired only nine episodes. Her major breakthrough came a few years later when she was cast as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliot_Reid">Dr.</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliot_Reid">Elliot Reid</a> in NBC’s popular medical comedy <em>Scrubs</em>, co-starring <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zach_Braff">Zach Braff</a>. Running from 2001 to 2010, <em>Scrubs</em> brought Chalke widespread recognition and established her as a mainstay of American television.</p>

<h2>Television Films and Guest Appearances</h2>
<p>In 2006, Chalke starred in the Lifetime television film <em>Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy</em>. Based on the memoir by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geralyn_Lucas">Geralyn Lucas</a>, the film portrayed Lucas’ experience dealing with breast cancer, and Chalke received praise for her sensitive performance.</p>

<h2>Work in Film and Continued Television Success</h2>
<p>While known primarily for her television roles, Chalke also appeared in several made-for-TV movies and independent films. She had supporting roles in feature films such as <em>Ernest Goes to School</em> (1994) and <em>Cake</em> (2005). In 2007, she appeared alongside <a href="/biography/diane-keaton">Diane Keaton</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Heder">Jon Heder</a> in the comedy film <em>Mama’s Boy</em>.</p>

<p>Chalke continued her success on television with starring roles in comedy series such as <em>Mad Love</em> and recurring appearances on <em>Cougar Town</em>. She also guest-starred in several episodes of the acclaimed sitcom <em>How I Met Your Mother</em>.</p>

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<h2>Voice Acting and Other Roles</h2>
<p>In addition to live-action performances, Chalke has contributed voice work to various animated projects. She is known for voicing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beth_Smith">Beth Smith</a> in the popular animated series <em>Rick and Morty</em>, further solidifying her presence in modern television culture.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>Sarah Chalke has generally maintained a private approach to her personal life. Though she was briefly linked to actors <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devon_Sawa">Devon Sawa</a> and <a href="/biography/will-forte">Will Forte</a> during the 1990s and early 2000s, her most prominent relationship is with entertainment lawyer Jamie Afifi. The couple have been together since 2003 and welcomed a son in 2009. Although they became engaged, they have not married. Chalke is also active in several charitable causes, including those related to breast cancer awareness and autism advocacy.</p>

<h2>Legacy and Recognition</h2>
<p>With a career spanning over three decades, Sarah Chalke has become a familiar face both in comedic and dramatic roles. Her work in iconic series like <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roseanne">Roseanne</a></em> and <em>Scrubs</em>, along with her versatile roles across film and television, have earned her steady recognition in the entertainment industry.</p>

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