Mae Whitman is an American actress best known for her roles in Parenthood and Arrested Development. She has also appeared in films such as Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, The Duff, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Whitman began her career as a child actress, appearing in films such as When a Man Loves a Woman and Hope Floats. She has since become a successful adult actress, with her most notable role being that of Amber Holt in the NBC series Parenthood.