Anecdotes

At age 27 she began modeling and appearing in television commercials, then became an VJ for MTV in 1991.

Graduated from Park Ridge High School, Park Ridge, New Jersey in 1979, and was a classmate of actor James Gandolfini.

Owns a farm in Connecticut.

In 2000 her book "Model Patient: My Life As an Incureable Wise-Ass" was published.

Received a bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from the University of Colorado.

Is of Irish ancestry.

Has a son, Jack Lambros (b. 2003), with her husband John Lambros.

Her son, Jack has appeared on the cover of "Parents" magazine.

Gave her son Jack the nickname "Lefty".

Husband, John Lambros is an investment banker, born 1966.