She has a dog named Hanna.

Former roommate of Connie Britton.

She and "Gilmore Girls" (2000) co-star Scott Patterson both made appearances on the TV series "Seinfeld" (1990) as a prospective girlfriend for Jerry and boyfriend for Elaine, respectively (but not in the same episode).

Prior to "Gilmore Girls" (2000), she and once guest star Scott Cohen both appeared on a three part episode of "Law & Order" (1990) (though never appearing in the same scene).

On "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" (1999) (Feb 1, 2003), when they were discussing the quote then on her page on IMDb site, she said that she preferred "Belly buttons are cool".

She can`t leave home without a book to read in case things get boring.

She cooks good butterscotch brownies.

Her stepmother is Karen Graham.

She has a dog named Hannah.

She loves horses and horseback riding. Wanted to be a jockey, but she was too tall.

Received an MFA in Acting from Southern Methodist University.

2003 - Started her own production company, Good Game.

Has Irish roots. Has a half sister, Maggie and a half brother, Chris. First paying job was in high school, in a video about Planned Parenthood.

Lauren`s father, Larry, is the President of the Chocolate Manufacturer`s Association. Her mother, Donna, left her family when Lauren was 5 to pursue a singing career. She ended up in the fashion industry.

Graduate of Barnard College/Columbia University