| Began modeling at an early age, and soon moved into commercials. |
| Gained widespread face recognition from appearances in three Aerosmith videos: "Cryin'," "Amazing" and "Crazy." |
| First big-screen lead role was in 1993's The Crush. |
| Had her big-screen breakthrough in Clueless (1995). |
| Her cousin Lisa Trerotola was a victim of the 9/11 attacks- she was working in the North Tower of the World Trade Center. |
| Dropped out of high school and earned her GED. |
| Legally emancipated at age 15 to work the long hours on The Crush. |