McCoy moved to Los Angeles, where she still resides today, to pursue a career in show Business after attaining a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University. Though her first attempt at Hollywood success, a four-girl pop group, fell through, McCoy has continued to enjoy several other successes in the film industry as both an Actress and Dancer. Her first real break into the Business was booking the lead role in 'N Sync's "Pop" music video. In addition, she was a Cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers in the season of 2002–2003 and made her calendar debut in Music Video Beauties of 2004.