Daughter of Gene Dawber, a commercial artist, and Thelma Dawber, who ran a stock photo agency.

Sister-in-law of Kelly Harmon and Kristin Harmon.

Daughter-in-law of Tom Harmon.

Introduced to her husband, Mark Harmon, by Gina Hecht.

Is the second-cousin of actress Mandy Roveda.

Served as a judge on the panel that chose Christa McAuliffe as NASA's "Teacher in Space".

Is a national spokesperson for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America

Aunt, by marriage, of Tracy Nelson, Matthew Nelson, Sam Nelson and Gunnar Nelson.

Formed the production company "Pony Productions" with her ex-manager, Mimi Weber.

Her younger sister, Leslie, who was born with a congestive heart condition, died on December, 1976.

Has a four-octave soprano voice

Has two sons with husband Mark Harmon: Sean Thomas Harmon (born 26 April 1988) and Ty Christian Harmon (25 June 1992).

Assisted Mark in pulling a man from a burning car in 1996.

Daughter-in-law of Elyse Knox.