The late Telly Savalas was her godfather

Was a schoolmate of Chastity Bono.

Was known as a class clown in high school

Had worked as a telemarketer and waitress before making it as an actor

When she was 11, a painting she had done was displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

One of People Magazine’s Most Beautiful People in the World – 1999

Named one of E!’s “Top 20 Entertainers of 2001.”

Was named one of the “50 Most Beautiful People” by People Magazine in 2002.

Listed in “People Weekly”s “Most Intriguing People” list. Dec, 2005

Was named “Woman of the Year” by GQ magazine in 2005

Named #88 on the Maxim magazine “Hot 100 of 2005″ list

Was #1 on American publication People’s annual Best Dressed List in 2006

In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated her earnings for the year at $14 million

source: IMDb

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