Samantha Lynne “Sammi” Hanratty (born September 20, 1995) is an American actress. In 2007, she began her acting career portraying the young version of Charlotte “Chuck” Charles on the ABC series Pushing Daisies. Hanratty’s first lead role took place in 2009, portraying Chrissa Maxwell in An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong. In 2011, she played the role Whitney Brown in the film The Greening of Whitney Brown. Hanratty serves as a StarPower Ambassador for Starlight Children’s Foundation.