Her sisters' names are Cynthia and Celia

Is the youngest of three daughters.

Has a goddaughter named Pam.

became engaged to Bob Kelty, a special-projects director for nonprofit organizations. They met at a Comic Relief fund-raiser. [April 1999]

Her father's name is David

Took comedy classes at Manhattan's New School. She worked as a waitress for a caterer for seven years, while she waited for her first break.

Her last name is pronounced "ray."

Split with her fiance Bob Kelty in (April 2003). The two were planning a wedding for the year.

Took over Rosie O'Donnell's morning show in fall of 2002. The show lasted one season.

Shares birthday with Ron Perlman.

Attended summer camp in upstate New York as a kid and again later as a Counselor. She taught Drama and kept the place laughing at all times.