Anecdotes

Has a story in a Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul book about how she fought anorexia.

Speaks Castilian Spanish fluently.

Based her character in Clueless on girls she went to High School with.

An accomplished salsa dancer and equestrian.

She is an especially accomplished gymnast, dancer and equestrian.

Gave birth to her 1st child at age 41, a daughter Scarlett Avery Bigelow on May 8, 2012. Child's father is her boyfriend (now husband), Charlie Bigelow.

Has a story published in book "Feeding The Fame", 2006, detailing her anorexia and recovery.

Admitted to being a "hard-core anorexic" during 1993 to 1995 period. During 1994 her weight dropped to 90 pounds. (novembre 1996)

Attended The New School For Social Research in New York City.

Is on the steering committee for The Young Literati - a philanthropic and social organization that raises funds to support The Library Foundation of Los Angeles.

Premiered her one woman show "Sweet Dreams" at the Audrey Skirball Theatre at The Geffen Playhouse in May of 2008.

(October 13, 2012) Married her boyfriend of 3 years and father of her 5-month-old daughter Scarlett Charlie Bigelow.

Is the Associate Members chair of Sherry Lansing's charity The Future Fund.

Was offered the role of Rayven in the script "Momentum", but production was cancelled.

First choice of the role was offered to Gina Gershon.

Went to High School with Chris Messina, Joe Roseto and Robert Bagnell.