Was number 81 on vh1's "100 Greatest Kid Stars" (2005) (mini)

Was cast as the lead in the TV show "Working Girl" (1990), but left before production started. She was replaced by Sandra Bullock.

Declined to participate in The Facts of Life Reunion (2001) (TV) because, "I'm just not a fan of that kind of thing. I would not watch it, so why would I be IN it? It's just never the same." She did, however, offer to direct a movie which would have dealt with the girls reuniting after Jo's death.

Dated Michael J. Fox

Was considered for the part of Monica on "Friends" (1994). The role later went to Courteney Cox.

Directed a short film and an episode of her series, "The Division" (2001).

At age 40, she gave birth to her second child, a boy, at the end of December 2006.

Lived, for a time, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Gave birth to her first child, daughter Aurora, on March 6, 2004.

Was considered for the part of Monica on

Practiced a form of martial arts.

Declined to participate in The Facts of Life Reunion (2001) (TV) because,

Sister of Philip McKeon.

Was cast as the lead in the TV show