Has been an on and off Broadway actress since 1980.

Long-term relationship with Danny Mozes, an English professor, which ended in June 2003.

Daughter of Anne Nixon, a researcher for "To Tell the Truth" (1956) (Cynthia once appeared on the show as a mystery guest) and Walter Nixon.

When she was a child actress, Nixon appeared in Fifth of July in New York (and in a PBS broadcast of the play).

Attended Barnard College.

Was the only supporting character on "Sex and the City" (1998) to win an Emmy.

Was number 88 on VH1's "100 Greatest Kid Stars" (2005) (mini).

Received her first Tony Award for "The Rabbit Hole" as "Best Leading Actress in a Play" (11 June 2006).

Gave birth to her daughter named Samantha Mozes in November 1996.

Graduate of Hunter College High School in New York City.

Was nominated for Broadway's 1995 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Play) for "Indiscretions."

An only child.

Cynthia and Danny Mozes met in junior high school and were together from 1988 to 2003.

Was up for the role of Dana Scully in "The X Files" (1993). The part was ultimately given to Gillian Anderson.

Naturally blonde.

Was a guest at Sarah Jessica Parker's 40th birthday.

Gave birth to her son Charles Ezekiel Mozes on 16 December 2002.

Has lived together with education activist Christine Marinoni since 2003.

Is a breast cancer survivor.

Appeared on the game show "To Tell the Truth" (1956) when she was nine years old; she was one of the impostors.