Born in Honolulu, Hawaii in October 3, 1978 Shannon Marie Kahoolani Sossamon-later changed to Shannyn Sossamon is an actress, musician and dancer. Best known for her role in A Knight's Tale and 40 Days and 40 Nights, she has also acted in The Rules of Attraction, The Order, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Chasing Ghosts and Undiscovered. Sossman began her career as a DJ, discovered in 1999 when she performed at Gwyneth Paltrow's birthday party Sossman continues to DJ and is also the drummer and vocalist for the band Warpaint.