A noted Manhattan nightclub denizen as a college student, she was the subject of a 1986 New York Times Magazine profile written by Maureen Dowd
Wrote, composed and performed in Positive Me, a 1989 musical piece about AIDS produced by off-Broadway's LaMama theater company; Thomas Gibson was in the cast
Made her film debut as a makeup artist in Oliver Stone's The Doors (1991)
Voiced the role of Lex Luthor's aide Mercy Graves in Superman: The Animated Series, as well as in the Justice League Unlimited cartoon series; also voiced Crystal Steele in the Blade Runner CD-ROM game
Is a longtime vegetarian
Does volunteer work for the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Save the Children, Planned Parenthood and AmFAR
Awards
2019Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:nominated
2011People's Choice Awards-Favorite TV Drama Actress:winner
2008Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:nominated