Trivia

Worked with director John Carpenter on many of his early films, and was even serving as producer on the remake of his film La niebla (1980).

Was honored by Women in Film in 2003.

One of Hollywood's best-known and popular female producers.

Was an avid environmentalist.

Was a member of both the Producers Guild of America and the executive committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' producers branch.

Started as a production assistant on adventure documentaries, and progressed through script supervisor, assistant director and second unit director to writer-producer.

Was member of the dramatic jury at the Sundance Film Festival in 1989.