Rachel Emily Nichols (born January 8, 1980) is an American actress and model. Nichols began modeling while attending Columbia University in New York City in the late 1990s. She transitioned into television and film acting in the early 2000s; she had a bit part in the romantic drama film Autumn in New York (2000) and a one-episode role in the fourth season of the hit show Sex and the City (2002).

Graduated from Columbia University with a double major in math and economics.
Modelled for Guess?, Abercrombie & Fitch, L’Oreal and Nicole Miller.
Got the first role she auditioned for, as the restaurant hostess on “Sex and the City” (1998).
She was ranked #28 (2003) in Maxim’s 100 Sexiest Women
Yahoo Model of the Month (September 2000)
Loves to watch boxing.
Married Scott Stuber on July 26, 2008 in Aspen, Colorado.
Daughter of Jim and Alison Nichols.