Some of her hobbies include writing, drawing, horseback riding, surfing, yoga, skiing and spending time with her big brother, Shane. Scarlett also studies Egyptian belly dance, East Indian tribal dance and Kendo.

In late 2005, various entertainment sources reported that Scarlett had checked into an eating disorder treatment facility. Her weight had dropped to 73 pounds and she was exercising as much as six hours per day. Scarlett's character, Kyra, was absent from most of the fifth season of Reba, having only appeared in two episodes. She was out of the facility by January 2006.[citation needed] Following her release from the facility, Scarlett became an ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association and is in the process of starting an organization called Arch Angels, an organization that will raise money for people who suffer from eating disorders but cannot afford treatment. Her efforts led Teen People magazine to name her one of the 20 teens who will change the w