She appeared as her Sister Act (1992) character in Lady Soul's "If My Sister's In Trouble" music video.

She is a vegetarian.

Is of Lebanese heritage.

Daughter Samia Najimy Finnerty born 1996.

She played a character name Olive Massery on "Veronica's Closet" (1997). Massery is her mother's maiden name.

Comedy partners with Mo Gaffney.

Appeared as the fairy godmother in the Rebecca Lynn Howard video for "When My Dreams Come True".

Has been a Gay and Lesbian rights activist since age 18.

Participated in Larry King's book, Remember Me When I'm Gone, where celebrities write their own gravestone epitaphs.

She appeared on "Family Feud" (1976) with her family in 1981 (and won the $10,000 grand prize!).