Grew up in North Brunswick, New Jersey

Accepted at Barnard College of Columbia University; intended to pursue studies leading to a career in law, but modeling opportunities kept taking her to France and Italy; withdrew after deferring studies for two years

Gave up modeling to pursue acting studies and career

Made film debut in "Wanted: Dead or Alive" opposite Rutger Hauer

Played bit parts in TV series, "Rags to Riches" and "The Wizard"

Appeared in first TV-movie, "Harry's Hong Kong", opposite David Soul

Portrayed Hope Stedman on ABC's primetime serial, "thirtysomething"

Played Madge Oberholtzer in NBC miniseries about the Ku Klux Klan, "Cross of Fire"

Made NYC stage debut at the Circle Repertory Company in "Empty Hearts"; played opposite then-husband Cotter Smith

Starred in sitcom "Something So Right" (NBC, 1996-1997; ABC, 1997-1998)