Langton was born in Arizona to geologist Jackson Langton and a surgical nurse mother. Her maternal grandfather Stephen Cummings was a World War II pilot and her aunt Sally Spalding is a script supervisor. Langton was raised in Illinois and Texas.
Over the years, Langton has dated a number of well-known celebrities including actors George Clooney and David Chokachi; golfer Tiger Woods; and several non-celebrities. She is now married to internet executive Carl Hagmier. She is an avid snowboarder and has 2 dogs, Riley and Baloo.
Career
Langton came to fame on the television series Melrose Place, playing Samantha Reilly Campbell. After Melrose Place she starred in The Net, a television drama based on the 1995 film of the same name. It was produced in Vancouver, Canada and originally aired on the USA Network. Langton portrayed the character Angela Bennett, the character played by Sandra Bullock in the film..
Langton had a recurring role on Friday Night Lights. The actress also co-stars as Charlie Crews' lawyer, Constance Griffiths, on NBC's new show, Life, which premiered September 2007. The show has since been cancelled.