As a child, Anderson won national gymnastics competitions, but retired due to injuries. At the age of 13, she was awarded a scholarship to Georgia’s Barbizon Modeling and Acting School. She then began to study acting and attending auditions.
Nicole Gale landed several print ads and television commercials, including Mary-Kate & Ashley Online Clothing, Stand Up, Every Girl, and Bratz Pretty ‘n’ Punk & Treasures.
Anderson auditioned for the role of Stella in the television series Jonas, but actress Chelsea Kane ended up winning the role. After the series plot changed, producers decided to create a best friend for Stella and Anderson was offered a role of Macy.
In March 2012, she was added to the cast of the television series Beauty & the Beast, playing the recurring role of Heather Chandler, Catherine’s (Kristin Kreuk) younger sister. In May 2013, it was announced that Anderson had joined Ravenswood, a Pretty Little Liars spin-off, as Miranda Collins, a foster kid, who relies on her wits to cover her emotional scars.
Before appearing in Ravenswood, Anderson appeared in the Pretty Little Liars episode “Grave New World”, introducing her character, Miranda Collins. After the cancellation of Ravenswood, she returned for the third season of Beauty & the Beast as a regular cast member.
