Was awarded the Excellence in Theatre Arts award at her high school.
Stage name is a reference to the character Holden Caulfield of J.D. Salinger's book The Catcher in the Rye.
Her role of ex-demon Anya on Buffy the Vampire Slayer was originally a minor role, but became so popular that creator Joss Whedon promoted her to a regular cast member in season 5.
Made FHM's list of the 100 Sexiest Women in the World for 2002 and 2003.
Regrets that she turned down the opportunity to audition for the roles of Six and Starbuck on Battlestar Galactica.
Relationships
Rodney Chukker — Father
Cornelius Grobbelaar — Ex-husband
Andrew Woodworth — Ex-significant Other
Denise Chukker — Mother
Samantha May Killebrew — Sister
College
Attended San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California, United States; attended University of California, Los Angeles, California, United States