- Was a print model for 5 years before becoming an actress.
- There is a Minneapolis rock and blues band called Budding Hollywood Starlet that is named in honor of her.
- She was in a memorable anti-drug commercial where she smashes an egg with a frying pan and proceeds to trash the room with the frying pan.
- Attended Minneapolis South High School, the same school as actor Josh Hartnett.
- She was recommended to the Producers of Dawsons Creek by TEXAS RANGERS Co-Star James Van Der Beek. She guest starred in 3 episodes with James Van Der Beek on Dawsons Creek.
- Her character's name, Laney Boggs in SHE'S ALL THAT (1999), is a combination of the names of two characters played by Winona Ryder: Kim Boggs in EDWARD SCISSORHANDS (1990) and Lelaina Laney Pierce in REALITY BITES (1994). This is an apparent nod to Cook's and Ryder's physical resemblance.
- Is a vegetarian.
- Owns her own production company called Ben's Sister Productions.
- Played the younger version of Parker Posey's character in THE HOUSE OF YES (1997). Posey plays the villain in JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS (2001).
- Noisy underground British artist 'Firexit' has created two songs especially for Rachael Leigh Cook. The two songs are called 'This is for Rachael Leigh Cook' and a rare acoustic track called 'Dear Rachael'. In a interview, Gareth Gerrard (aka Firexit) was asked about the songs, he replied Rachael is everything, I love her very much.
- Nominated in MTV Movie Award: Best Breakthrough Performance for SHE'S ALL THAT in 1999
- Nominated in MTV Movie Award: Best On-Screen Duo for SHE'S ALL THAT in 1999
- Nominated in YoungStar Award: Best Young Actress for TOM AND HUCK 1997
- Appeared in Sixpence None The Richer's music video Kiss me with SHE'S ALL THAT costar Freddie Prinze Jr.
- Was paid $1,500,000 for JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS (2001)
- Hobbies: Painting, reading, and even doing some short story writing
- Ads she's appeared in: Target ads,on Milk-Bone Brand Flavored Snacks, and even a 3M ad or two.
- One of her Fave Flicks: THE BREAKFAST CLUB
- Fave Music: U2, Soul Coughing, and The Propellorheads
- Fave Book: The Great Santini by Pat Conroy
- Dislikes: Math & Poodles
- Likes: Garage Sales
- Pets: Two cats (Beau & Skippy) and a dog (Stella)
Quotes- "I'm not small, I'm space-efficient."
- "You have this preconceived notion of him as a big, tough guy, but he speaks four languages and he likes to watercolor." [on Sly Stallone]
- "If this whole acting thing doesn't work out, I'll just get a talk show."
Awards- Blockbuster Entertainment Award: Favorite Actress - Newcomer (Internet Only), SHE'S ALL THAT (2000)
- Kids' Choice Awards: Favorite Movie Couple, SHE'S ALL THAT (2000)
- YoungStar Award: Best Young Actress, SHE'S ALL THAT (1999)
- Santa Monica Film Festival: Moxie! Award, THE HI-LINE (2000)
- Teen Choice Awards: Film - Sexiest Love Scene, SHE'S ALL THAT (1999) - shared with Freddie Prinze Jr.
- Young Hollywood Awards: Superstar of Tomorrow - Female (2001)
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