Filmed a scene for Wayne's World 2 (1993), but her scene was later deleted during editing.

Dated Kevin Smith while filming Chasing Amy (1997).

Is a fan of country music and wrote the song she sings in Chasing Amy (1997).

Won the Chicago Film Critics "Most Promising Actress" award in 1997 for her performance in Chasing Amy (1997).

Moved to Hollywood in 1988.

Often mistaken for Renée Zellweger. During her appearance on "Dinner for Five" (2001) she said the person who most-often makes that mistake is Miramax co-founder Harvey W