Of Italian (her mother) and Irish descent (her father).

Emmy award for best actress in a daytime drama 1991

She originated the role of "Victoria" in the Original London (World Premiere) production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cats".

Son, Dylan Joseph, born on November 9th 2000

Adopted her second son, Cash Justice. [2005]

When playing Patty Halliwell, the mother of the three witches on "Charmed" (1998), she was receiving more mail individually than any of the three stars.

Friend of Kelly Ripa, Ian Buchanan and Donna Rosenstein.