Befriended Mira Sorvino when they were youngsters living in the same New Jersey neighborhood
Turned down for parts in Baywatch and Married
With Children (lost to Christina Applegate)
Made professional stage debut in 1989 in a Chicago production of Speed-the-Plow (opposite William Petersen), directed by Joel Schumacher, who later cast her in her first film, Flatliners (1990)
Was a juror for the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival
Portrayed First Lady Hillary Clinton in the HBO/BBC political drama The Special Relationship
Awards
2011Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:nominated
2010Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie:nominated
2009Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:nominated