Bethany Joy Lenz :: Character Guides

Full Name: Haley James-Scott
Age: 22
Spouse: Nathan Scott
Children: Son, Jamie Scott
Parents: Father, Jimmy James; mother, Lydia James; father-in-law Dan Scott; mother-in-law Deb Scott
Siblings: Several siblings including older sister Taylor, brother-in-law Lucas Scott, and niece Lily (Karen Roe and Keith Scott's child).
Occupation: During seasons 1, 3, and 4, Haley worked as a waitress at Karen's Cafe, and went on tour with Chris Keller and The Wreckers during season 2. After college, Haley landed a job as an English teacher at Tree Hill High, where she currently teaches.
Sports History: Haley was a cheerleader for the Tree Hill Ravens.
Medical History: Was involved in a hit-in-run accident during "Some You Give Away where she suffered a broken leg and various superficial injuries. Prior to the accident, Haley also suffered serious cramps during her pregnancy and was rushed to the doctor.
Romantic History: Haley began dating Nathan during season 1 and got married in "The Games That Play Us"during their junior year of high school. The two struggled to make their marriage work once Haley's musical career took off and subsequently separated. Eventually Nathan and Haley were able to reconcile their differences and ultimately renewed their vows in a fairytale wedding ceremony in "The Show Must Go On". During season 4, Haley and Nathan found out they were having a son, and had to come to grips with being teenaged parents. After the four-year jump in season 5, Haley and Nathan's marriage is once again on the outs, following Nathan's accident that ended his basketball career and an incident between Nathan and Carrie, Jamie's nanny.