- She carried the interest on to college, where she completed a fine arts degree with an emphasis in acting at Carnegie-Mellon University.
- Last name is pronounced San Jee-ah-co-mo.
- Her son, Mason, has cerebral palsy and cannot walk unassisted.
- Was going to star in a biopic of Frida Kahlo, but it was cancelled because of a backlash from fans who insisted that a Mexican be cast. Salma Hayek has since starred in a version.
- Hair color: Red
- Hobbies: Horseback riding, gymnastics, ice skating, ballet, tennis, golf, playing piano
- Loves sneakers and vintage clothes
- Favorite book: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
- Favorite actor: Harrison Ford and Matt Damon
- Drives a black 1998 Ford Explorer.
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for JUST SHOOT ME (1999)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture at Golden Globe Awards for SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE (1990)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at BAFTA Awards for SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE (1990)
Quotes- "When [people] meet me, they think I'm going to be outgoing, but I like things low-key. I don't like people to think I'm bragging."
Awards- Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Female, SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE (1990)
- Chicago Film Critics Association Awards: Most Promising Actress, SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE (1990)
- Chicago Film Critics Association Awards: Best Supporting Actor, SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE (1990)
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards: New Generation Award (1989)
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