A.J. Langer was born in 1974 in Columbus, Ohio. At age five, her family moved to the San Fernando Valley, just outside of Los Angeles. She was introduced to Ernie Lively, who became her acting coach. A regular for the series Drexell's Class, she also appeared on Seinfeld, Coach, and The Wonder Years. But she gained international fame on the series My So-Called Life as Rayanne Graff.
Attended Granada Hills High School in Granada Hills, California. According to British magazines in April 2004, she is engaged to marry the future Earl of Devon, Charles Courtenay. They are said to plan to live in England after the wedding. Charles popped the question while the pair sat on surfboards off the coast of California. Began using her initials as her name at age 8, when she played on an all boys baseball team. She originally auditioned for the starring role of Angela on 'My So Called Life' but did not get it, so she returned for the audition of Rayanne. She married Lord Charles Courtenay in a civil ceremony in April 2005. They celebrated with a formal wedding on April 30, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. Her father is a clothing salesman, and her mother runs a company for hearing-aid distribution. Her father-in-law is the Earl of Devon. Currently, AJ is titled as Lady. When her father-in-law dies, she will become the Countess of Devon. Met her husband, Lord Charles Peregrine Courtenay, in a Las Vegas hotel in 2002. He works as a lawyer in the United States. Powderham Castle on River Exe, her new home, was built in 1390. The Courtenays have resided there for over 600 years. Powderham houses a chair used by William of Orange for his first Parliament in 1689, following the "Glorious Revolution". The Courtenays took part in the Crusades, were emperors of Constantinople, and fought under King Henry V at Agincourt. As someone who has Fibromyalgia, a chronically painful illness, AJ is a huge supporter and bright face for Fibromyalgia awareness and advocacy. A daughter, Hon Joscelyn Skye Courtenay, born 31st January 2007. Gave birth to their daughter name Joscelyn Skye she weigh 7 lbs, 14 oz, and 21 inches [b. January 31, 2007].