She is of German and English descent.

Broke 3 vertebrae in a snow-mobile accident in 1996 at Lake Tahoe, and continues to have residual pain.

Measurements: 32A-22-34 (starting on "Baywatch" (1989), 34C-24-34 (after saline implants 1993), 34B-23-34 (after implants reduced 1994) (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

Appeared with magician Tom Mullica, who taught her a magic trick, on NBC's The World's Greatest Magic (1994) (TV).

Made several films with Corey Haim, who ultimately presented her with an engagement ring. She accepted but soon the two broke up.

Her favourite actors are Michael Caine, Demi Moore and Debra Winger.

Her favourite movies are The Color Purple (1985) and The Breakfast Club (1985).

After leaving her wholesome role on "Charles in Charge" (1984), she got saline breast implants for her role as lifeguard Summer Quinn on "Baywatch" (1989). However she had them reduced a year later because she thought they were too big.

Admitted on VH1's "The List" (1999) that one of her favorite bands growing up was Depeche Mode.

One of her friends is actress Christina Applegate.

Daughter, Dilyn, born 1998.

She is featured on the cover of Sugar Ray's CD entitled "Lemonade and Brownies".