Graduated from the University of Maryland in 1969 with a degree in Arts and Sciences.

Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1985" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 37.

She received both of her Oscars for performances in a Woody Allen movie.

Last name is pronounced 'Wee-st'.

She is Brad Pitt's favorite actress.

2 adopted children: Emily (b. 1987), Lily (b. 1991).