Raised in Nelson County, Virginia

Was Maid of Honor at one of her sister's wedding in October, 2007. Her sister and her fiancé met on Match.com.

High School: St. Gertrude's All-Girls School

In 1990, as a 16-year-old brunette with a southern accent, she won a model search on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986). As a result, she modeled in Europe and Japan, began to appear on magazine covers, and started acting in commercials and soap operas. Today she is grateful to Oprah and recently told her she would not be where she is today without her.

Siblings: 3 Sisters (Leslie is the youngest)

Was on her high school dance team.

College: Brief Time at Virginia, 3 Years at the William Esper Acting Studio.

Father died when Leslie was 3

Hobbies: Hiking, Biking, Collecting Antiques

Pets: 2 Dogs named Jack and Harley

Resides in Los Angeles, California