Ava Sambora, the talented offspring of the renowned actress Heather Locklear and musician Richie Sambora, embarked on her acting journey at the tender age of 14 by making her feature film debut in Judd Apatow's highly acclaimed Universal production, This Is 40 (2012). In this notable venture, Ava took on the role of "Sadie's Best Friend", which was impressively played by Maude Apatow, who portrayed the character of "Sadie".
Prior to her foray into the world of acting, Ava had already made a name for herself in the fashion industry. In 2010, she showcased her modeling prowess by walking the catwalk for her father's esteemed clothing line, "White Trash Beautiful", during the Los Angeles Fashion Weekend.