Ranked as #88 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005).

Ranked #85 in Askmen's "Most Desirable Woman" (2002).

She was nearly cast as Diane Court in Cameron Crowe's Say Anything... (1989). Ione Skye got the part instead.

Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#54). [2007].

In three of her movies (Dark City (1998), Requiem for a Dream (2000), and House of Sand and Fog (2003)), she appears standing at the end of a pier in a striking image. All three directors created the shots for different reasons, and they are not an homage or reference to each other, just an unlikely coincidence.

Ranked #74 in FHM-USA's "100 Sexiest Women" (2002).

Ranked #14 in Celebrity Sleuth's "25 Sexiest Women of 1993".

Ranked #53 in Stuff's "103 Sexiest Women" (2003).

First child with husband Paul Bettany, a son named Stellan, born 5 August, 2003.

Is an only child.

Auditioned for the title role of Firestarter (1984).

Her first feature film role was Once Upon a Time in America (1984).

Has an interest in mathematics and software.

Is a vegan.

Has said she used to use the online username "ecksor", which is a phonetic spelling of XOR (Exclusive OR) - a tribute to her cousin Jerry who is a computer security expert.

Enrolled at Yale as an English major, then transferred two years later to Stanford.

Named her son Stellan after Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård.

Two sons: Kai Dugan and Stellan Bettany.

Her father is of Irish and Norwegian heritage and her mother is of Russian and Polish descent.

Measurements: 34C/D-22-34 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine).

First child with husband Paul Bettany, a son named Stellan, born 5 August, 2003. Stellan`s Godfather is the actor Charlie Condou, Paul`s best friend.

Daughter-in-law of actor Thane Bettany.

The character Veronica in Heathers (1989) was originally written with her in mind, but she turned the role down.

Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002.

Speaks fluent Italian and French.

Son, Kai Dugan, born July 1997. Father is photographer David Dugan.

Often plays intelligent, thoughtful characters.

Spouse: Paul Bettany (1 January 2003 - present) 1 child