Vanessa Ray Liptak is an American actress. She started her career portraying Teri Ciccone in the soap opera As the World Turns (2006–2010) before taking on recurring roles in Damages (2010) and Suits (2011–2012). Her breakthrough came with the role of Charlotte Drake in the Freeform thriller drama series Pretty Little Liars (2012–2017), winning a Teen Choice Award. She has since acted in the police drama series Blue Bloods (2013–2024).