At one time, was dating singer Michael Bolton.

In November 2004, spent 1 week in the center of the sports world as a key figure in a controversial skit preceding ABC's "NFL Monday Night Football" (1970) in which she ran supposedly nude into the arms of Philadelphia WR Terrell Owens. The skit was designed to bring viewers to ABC's "Desperate Housewives" (2004), whose next episode posted the show's highest numbers to date.

Was encouraged to be proud of her Greek descent by her stepfather and godfather, Telly Savalas.

Measurements: 34B-24-35 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

Shares a birthday with Jena Malone, Björk, Goldie Hawn, Rachel Rogers, & Juliet Mills

Originally auditioned for the role of "Bree Van de Kamp" (now played by Marcia Cross) on "Desperate Housewives" (2004), before auditioning and receiving the role of Edie Britt.

Was engaged to Swedish Niklas Söderblom but the couple split in November 2005.

Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world [1990]

Has a half brother named Nick Savalas. (his father was Telly Savalas).

Mother is English actress Sally Sheridan

Met Leif Garrett at age 15. Lived with him under his mother`s roof as a minor. The relationship lasted 6 years.

Despite the fact that she was born in England and contrary to several sources, she is not the granddaughter of the British actress Dinah Sheridan. They are not related.

She only has 1 ear pierced, so she often wears clip on earrings.

Has a golden retriever named Oliver.

Former stepdaughter of Telly Savalas

Speaks Greek fluently.

Has been riding horses since she was 3 years old.

Is of Punjabi descent through her great-grandmother.

Engaged to Michael Bolton [March 14, 2006].

Is a vegetarian and believes that any life, big or small, deserves the right to live.