- Voted sexiest vegetarian by PETA (2004)
- Is secretly planning to wed group S.T.U.N.'s singer Chris Jarecki -- Sources claim Alicia's wedding plans are being fuelled by her hopes of becoming a mum. (October 4, 2003)
- Silverstone appealed to Indians to pleather themselves by wearing fake leather -- In an open letter released by the US-based People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the actress urged Indians to throw out their leather shoes and clothing and wear pleather or synthetic leather. (July 5, 2003)
- Back when HEARTBREAKERS (2001) was supposed to start filming in 1997 she was originally cast in the role of Page and Doug Liman (the director of GO and SWINGERS) was set to direct, but as time passed Jennifer Love Hewitt ended up playing Page and David Mirkin (who also directed Romy and Michele's High School Reunion) took over directing duties.
- Is rumoured to have turned down the part THE BABYSITTER (1995) on numerous occasions. She finally agreed after her nude scenes were removed.
- Eye Color: Emerald Green
- Religion: Jewish
- Favorite album: 'Purple Rain' by Prince
- Has one big dog named Sampson.
- Her first commercial was for Domino's Pizza.
- Became legally emancipated at 15 so that she could work the adult hours for her debut film THE CRUSH.
- Was a cheerleader in high school.
- Nickname: Queen Slice
- Confirmed on BBC Radio 1 that she is not going out with Branagh. (6 April 2000)
- Refuses to appear nude in any of her movies. She requires a body double in her place for nude scenes.
- Was offered the role of Valerie Malone, on BEVERLY HILLS, 90210. Since it was the beginning of her career, Alicia turned it down, and Tiffani-Amber Thiessen got the role instead. (1994)
- Dated Adam Sandler
- Is a vegan
- Parents are English
- Once dated Christopher Jarecki, lead singer of the unsigned rock band, Underdogs.
- Was turned down for the lead in MY FATHER THE HERO (1994). They said she was too heavy for the part.
- Was turned down for the role of Juliet in ROMEO + JULIET (1996).
- Was offered a role in SCREAM 3 (2000).
- Starred in a few Aerosmith music videos, and sometimes typecast as the Aerosmith chick. She and Liv Tyler were cast in the Aerosmith video Crazy.
- Voted one of the Fun and Fearless Females by Cosmopolitan Magazine (2002)
- Signed a $10,000,000 3-movie deal with Sony after CLUELESS (1995).
- Was paid $3,300,000 for EXCESS BAGGAGE (1997)
- Was paid $1,500,000 for BATMAN & ROBIN (1997)
- In 1995 started her own production company, First Kiss Productions
- Is a passionate animal-rights activist, affiliated with PETA in New York and Last Chance for Animals in California
- Alicia is pronounced Uh-liss-ee-uh
- Believed to have dated Leonardo DiCaprio.
- Favorite Color: Green
- Favorite Singer: Alanis Morrissette
- Doesn't like to drink or smoke.
- Has won the most MTV Movie Awards then anyone.
- Would love to work with Steve Buscemi or Sean Penn.
- When Alicia was young, she thought her mom was Olivia Newton-John.
- Likes the cereal Lucky Charms.
- When she was five, Alicia would sit in her dad's office and pretend she was his secretary.
- Her dog has met Julia Roberts' dog but not Julia Roberts.
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy at Golden Globe Awards for Miss Match (2004)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program at Daytime Emmy Awards for Braceface (2002)
- Nominated for Most Desirable Female at MTV Movie Awards for THE CRUSH (1994)
Quotes- "I don't feel like a dream girl, but I think it's really nice. I guess a part of me wishes I got that sort of attention in my real life. Because in my real life, I'm this weird, dorky girl who just hangs out with her dog."
- "I hate people to call me 'that Aerosmith chick!'"
- "I think that CLUELESS (1995) was very deep. I think it was deep in the way that it was very light. I think lightness has to come from a very deep place if it's true lightness."
- "My boyfriend calls me 'princess', but i think of myself more along the lines of 'monkey' and 'retard'."
- "My favourite thing in the world is a box of fine European chocolates which is, for sure, better than sex."
- "I don't trust anybody here [in Hollywood]. People are greedy and insensitive and eager to be successful in a really nasty way."
- "I don't want to be known as the Aerosmith chick, but it's fun to put on the boots and makeup and act like a tough girl."
Awards- Blockbuster Entertainment Awards: Favorite Supporting Actress - Sci-Fi, BATMAN & ROBIN (1998)
- Razzie Awards: Worst Supporting Actress, BATMAN & ROBIN (1998)
- American Comedy Award: Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role), CLUELESS (1996)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Awards: Favorite Female Newcomer, CLUELESS (1996)
- MTV Movie Awards: Best Female Performance, CLUELESS (1996)
- MTV Movie Awards: Most Desirable Female, CLUELESS (1996)
- National Board of Review: Outstanding Newcomer, CLUELESS (1995)
- MTV Movie Awards: Best Breakthrough Performance, THE CRUSH (1994)
- MTV Movie Awards: Best Villain, THE CRUSH (1994)
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