At 13, was told by a teacher in speech class that she was an actress and should join the drama club, which she did
Pursued acting at Yale School of Drama and subsequently launched a career on stage in New York
Film debut was as Kevin Costner's wife in The Untouchables
Won the Special Jury Prize for Outstanding Performance at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival for her work in three films: The Station Agent, Pieces of April and All the Real Girls
Her mother, Jacquelyn Clarkson, was a prominent member of the New Orleans City Council
Has four older sisters
Awards
2019Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or A Movie:nominated
2006Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:winner