Partner of Ellen DeGeneres. [1997 - 2000]

Before "coming out", she dated her former "Another World" (1964) co-stars Richard Burgi and David Forsyth.

In 1977, at age eight, she appeared as an impostor on the syndicated TV panel show _"To Tell The Truth" (1976)_.

Graduated from the same Chicago prep school Daryl Hannah attended.

Her Christian mother Nancy claims to have cured her lesbianism by praying for her.

Fleetwood Mac`s Lindsey Buckingham wrote the song "Come" about her, taking shots at her lesbianism and delusions.

Was nominated for Broadway`s 2004 Tony Award as Best Actress (Play) for a revival of "Twentieth Century."

Was the basis for the Heather Graham character in Bowfinger (1999).

Heche`s family moved 11 times before she was 12.

4 September 2001: Autobiography "Call Me Crazy" released. Heche wrote it in just six weeks.

2 March 2002: 7 pound boy, Homer Heche Laffoon, born in Los Angeles. The baby is the first child for Heche and her husband, cameraman `Coleman `Coley` Laffoon` .

During an interview with Barbara Walters, Heche stated that she has an alter ego named "Celestia". [5 September 2001]

Announced that she is engaged to her boyfriend, cameraman Coleman `Coley` Laffoon. [30 May 2001]

Had romantic relationships with her former "Another World" (1964) co-stars Richard Burgi and David Forsyth.

Announced that she intended to marry Ellen DeGeneres if Vermont carries through its plans to legalize gay marriages. In August of 2000, after three and half years together, she split from partner Ellen DeGeneres. [1999]

Went to Ocean City High School, Ocean City, New Jersey. Graduated from the Francis W. Parker School, Chicago, Illinois.

Her sister Susan Bergman has written a book about their family and their father called "Anonymity" (1998).

Her father Don, a choir director, died at 45 of AIDS in 1983.

One of four children, she has a brother and two sisters.

Chosen by People Magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. [1998]

Had a 2 year relationship with Steve Martin.

Former partner of Ellen DeGeneres. (1997-2000).

Surname is pronounced "Haytch".

Spouse: Coleman `Coley` Laffoon (1 September 2001 - present) (filed for divorce) 1 child