- Best friend of actress Yasmine Bleeth. They met in 1985, when they both were series regulars on the soap opera Ryan's Hope (1975). They worked together again on Baywatch (1989).
- Graduated from Dillard High School of the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and won a theatrical scholarship to the University of Florida, but declined it to pursue her career in Miami.
- Daughter-in-law of Dick Van Patten and Pat Poole.
- Cousin of Talia Balsam. Cousin of Grace Van Patten Cousin of Anna Van Patten.
- Has played a health professional on two different high school sitcoms, Boy Meets World (1993) and Saved by the Bell (1989).
- Her mother, Beverly, was a career teacher in the Broward County school system and was on staff at Pines Middle School in Florida.
- She was the winner of the National College Thespian Competition and was awarded a full theater scholarship to the University of Florida. She ultimately declined the scholarship in favor of continuing her professional career in Miami. Meanwhile, she attended Broward Community College, where she studied theatre and paid for her tuition by modeling and acting, appearing in two episodes of Miami Vice. After one year at Broward Community College, she went to New York City to pursue a theatrical career.
- Auditioned for the role of "Cassie Winslow #2" on Guiding Light (1952) when Laura Wright abruptly exited the role, but lost to Nicole Forester.
- Niece-in-law of Joyce Van Patten and Timothy Van Patten.
- Born on exactly the same date as Ted Raimi.
- Is a distributor of Isagenix International products.
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