Cynthia Garbutt was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Honduran parents. She graduated from a two-year college, where she earned a degree in applied science. After that, Garbutt worked in interior design for several years.

Throughout her career, she has appeared in films like About Time, Kick-Ass 2, and Muppets Most Wanted (with Erick Hayden, Jorge Leon Martinez, Morris Minelli, and Jon Wennington). Garbutt is also a writer and model.