Travis' first major role was in the
Aaron Spelling soap opera
Models Inc. where she played the part of Julie, a vindictive yet loyal model. After the show was cancelled, she was approached by
Darren Star, creator of
Melrose Place, from which
Models Inc was a
spin-off, to star in his new prime time drama
Central Park West, in which she played scheming fashion editor, Rachel Dennis. She then went on to play parts in several motion pictures, including
Retroactive,
Sanctuary as Rachel Malcolm, and
Gia. ==Personal life==