Daughter of Tariq Anwar, a British film editor born in India of Austrian and Indian descent, and Shirley, an English actress.

1993: Chosen by "People" magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.

Has two children, a son and daughter, with ex-husband actor John Verea.

Went to the same high school as her "Press Gang" (1989) cast mate Julia Sawalha; however, she was a few grades below Julia.

Said in an interview for her show "Burn Notice" (2007) that Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991) is her favorite of all her films.

Was at least four months pregnant with daughter Willow Anwar during the filming of The Three Musketeers (1993) and had to have her costumes let out. She later appeared with Willow in Kimberly (1999).

At 19 she moved to Los Angeles with American actor Craig Sheffer, whom she met while both were working in London.

Became firm friends with Chris O'Donnell while filming Scent of a Woman (1992).

Trained at a London drama and dance school.

Appeared in many British television productions before making her film debut in Manifesto (1988).

She ranked #82 in 1996 and #79 in 1997 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World editions.

She was kicked out of school in England for fighting.

Daughter Willow Anwar born in 1993. Father is actor Craig Sheffer.

Gained widespread fame for her tango with Al Pacino in Scent of a Woman (1992).

Had a four-year relationship in her late teens with drummer Jed O'Brien.

Once held the record of the "World's Fastest Talker.".