Attended College of the Desert, Palm Desert, California where she studied law.

She has designed a line of children's clothing called, 'Kass' (named in honor of her son Kassius) for Africa. A portion of the proceeds will go to help build schools and open centers to support and empower mothers and their children in Africa.

Named #92 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).

Attended Indio High School. Was part of the Circle Theatre Acting Company in Indio.

Opened Patricia House in Los Angeles, which will aid women who can no longer care for their children. Created a hotline for these women to have their babies placed in good homes.

Named one of "People" magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People. Was offered the cover and a layout in Playboy but she declined. She is reportedly very shy about revealing her body. [1996]

She remarked on "Today" (1952), 5 November 2004 that she is the great granddaughter of French mime Marcel Marceau, though she never met him.

Named #19 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list. Named #92 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).

Named in honor of actress Vanessa Redgrave.

Was offered the role of Nell Porter on "Ally McBeal" (1997) but was forced to turn it down because she had already signed on to "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990). The role was then given to Portia de Rossi.

Has a grandmother named Sally.

Attended College of the Desert, Palm Desert, California; studied law.

Her father Peter is of Mexican descent. Her mother Patricia is of French, Italian, and Portuguese descent. She is the youngest of four children. All of her family remains living in Indio, California, USA.

Has two dogs named Woof and Joey.

Auditioned for the part of Nancy in I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998) however, the part was eventually given to Jennifer Esposito, since the director felt her beauty would give less attention to the lead actors of the film.

Loves to ride motorcycles.

She has suffered from agoraphobia.

Performed her own song at a 6th grade talent show and won.

Is a vegetarian.

30 March 2002: Gave birth to son, Kassius Lijah Marcil-Green, who is also the son of actor Brian Austin Green. Kassius was named for Muhammad Ali (aka Cassius Clay), of whom Brian is a fan.

Has a tattoo on her lower back of a tribal symbol representing peace and love in the universe.

As a child, she was given the option of skipping second grade along with a friend. She and her parents decided against it.