- Got her first acting job at age 9 in a commercial for a dollhouse.
- Between the ages of 9 and 13 Kristy appeared in over 30 television commercials.
- Gave up regular schooling at age 13 to focus on acting. Her parents, Bob and Rosemary, gave her home instruction. Her parents are retired physical education teachers.
- Was the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer before Sarah Michelle Gellar.
- Appears nude in the November 2002 issue of Playboy.
- Has co-starred with Charlie Sheen in 3 films: FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF (1986), HOT SHOTS! (1991), and THE CHASE (1994).
Quotes- "I won't date a guy who doesn't own a toolbox. I'm not saying you need to be able to knock down a wall or build a house or anything like that. But I've been out with a couple of guys who didn't own toolboxes, and they couldn't even change a light bulb."
- On her kissing scene in HIGHER LEARNING: "I recall that a lot of guys were, like, 'You got to kiss Jennifer Connelly!' For all the men out there: Yes, Jennifer is a good kisser. We also shot a European version, which, I think showed a little more skin."
Awards- Young Artist Awards: Best Young Actress in a Horror or Mystery Motion Picture, FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC (1989)
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