The British-born actress - who has a noticable British accent when interviewed - has spent the majority of her career playing characters with American accents.

Has been named Actress of the Week by the online men's magazine AskMen.com. [August 20, 2002]

Walked out on the set of Deep Rising (1998).

Appears in deleted scenes for Jeff Goldblum's movie "Pittsburgh".

Ranked #51 (2000) and #89 (2001) in Stuff's 100 Sexiest Women.

Stepmom to Eden and Gabriel (fraternal twins).

Wed Dougray Scott in a private civil ceremony in Italy. Banquet was held at her family's country home in Pievebovigliana.

Engaged to actor/boyfriend Dougray Scott [October 2006].

The daughter of an Italian father and a British mother.

Is learning to play guitar. [2003]

Signed a major contract as the new face of L'Oreal. [2001]

Ranked #85 (2001) in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women.

Ranked in Loaded's Hot 100 Babes.

Wore a custom-made wedding gown by Junko Yoshioka for Bonaparte-NY and Jimmy Choo heels.