- Elfman has been nominated three times for an Emmy Award for her exceptional performance in the second season of DHARMA AND GREG.
- She has a peace sign tattooed on her ankle and a diamond in her pierced navel.
- Is a classically-trained Ballerina.
- Appeared in the 1990 Depeche Mode music video Halo as a circus dancer.
- Is spelling it out for the Alphabet network: S-A-V-E U-S.
- Sometimes Credited As: Jenna Butala
- Performing on Broadway in the musical Nine as a replacement cast member. (October 2003)
- Is a member of the Church of Scientology.
- Was a ZZ Tops Legs girl in 1994.
- Was involved in the casting of the character of Greg for DHARMA AND GREG.
- Lost the part of the secretary with the funny hair in LIAR, LIAR.
- When she was young, she thought she might want to be a nun.
- Hair color: Blonde
- Eye color: Green
- Addictions: Coffee & cigarettes
- Likes: Vintage 50's sweaters, Lucille Ball and Shirley MacLlaine, entertaining & fooling around, going to the spa, massages.
- Pets: Guinevere, a 'Pug' puppy
- Favorite Flower: Orchids of any kind
- Favorite Movies: CHICAGO, THE BLUE ANGEL, IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT, NOTORIOUS, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, HOLIDAY, THE CRUISE (DOCUMENTARY), THE PHILADELPHIA STORY, BORN YESTERDAY (JUDY HOLIDAY VERSION), SWEET CHARITY, ALL THAT JAZZ, WILD AT HEART, CAREER, REAR WINDOW, ADAM'S RIB, SOME CAME RUNNING, BABYDOLL, SCARFACE, VERTIGO, THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY
- Favorite Vacation Spot: New York City, St. Barts and Montreal
- Favorite Comedians: Lucille Ball, Eddie Izzard, Chris Rock and Eddie Murphy
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for Dharma & Greg (2000)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for Dharma & Greg (1998)
Quotes- When asked why she wouldn't sign autographs for a celebrity auction for children with HIV, Elfman stated that she couldn't support any organization that raised money for AIDS research or relief because "AIDS is a state of mind, not a disease."
- "Sting! I mean, come on - whoe doesn't love Sting? Even if you love Megadeath, you have respect for Sting. If you love Pokemon, you'll find out who Sting is someday." at the VH1 Men Strike Back concert
- On what Scientology has done for her: "It's a new religion that's very practical and spiritual--simultaneously. L. Ron Hubbard addresses the mind, the spirit, the body, literacy, drug abuse, criminal reform and social betterment. It's helped me to gain an understanding of myself and life and I suggest you to find out about it for yourself.
- On her best feature: "It's weird to talk about yourself, but I like my eyes. They're kind of Asian looking."
- "I'm not some big party chick, so it's not like I have to keep up my big social life."
Awards- TV Guide Awards: Favorite Actress in a Comedy, Dharma & Greg (2000)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role--Musical or Comedy Series or Television Movie, DHARMA AND GREG (1999)
- TV Guide Awards: Favorite Actress in a Comedy for Dharma & Greg (1999)
- Golden Apple Awards: Female Discovery of the Year (1998)
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