- Sela is a biblical name meaning Hallelujah.
- Sela graduated from the University of Alabama, B.F.A, arts and advertising in 1971.She also cheerledered for Crimson Tide Football Team, was homecoming queen and a member of the Chi Omega Sorority.
- ONCE AND AGAIN co-star, Bill Campbell, says of her: Sela is like a schoolgirl, she can giggle at nothing.
- She was turned down for the part of a Bond Girl, reportedly because the director thought she was too old. (1996)
- She appeared in The Muppets' SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY music video.
- Had many many ad gigs (Pepsi,Sprint, etc.)
- Her mother, Annie, died in early 2002 while battling ovarian cancer.
- Is an initiated sister of Chi Omega Fraternity
- Her first name is pronounced See-lah.
- Her book Sela Ward: A Memoir was published in 2002.
- Appeared on the cover of More magazine.
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for Once and Again (2002)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at Emmy Awards for Once and Again (2001)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series at Screen Actors Guild Awards for Once and Again (2001)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for Once and Again (2000)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special at Emmy Awards for ALMOST GOLDEN: THE JESSICA SAVITCH STORY (1996)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series at Screen Actors Guild Awards for Sisters (1996)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries at Screen Actors Guild Awards for ALMOST GOLDEN: THE JESSICA SAVITCH STORY (1996)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for Sisters (1994)
Quotes- "We live inauthentically and do violence to ourselves when we lie about how old we are."
- "I feel very grounded. I feel much more confident. I feel, you know, sexier, more intelligent, more to offer, more wisdom, more life experience to draw from."
- "The older the berry, the sweeter the juice."
Awards- Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Drama, Once and Again (2001)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, ONCE AND AGAIN (2000)
- Viewers for Quality Television Awards: Q Award - Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series, Once and Again (2000)
- CableACE Awards: Actor in a Movie or Miniseries, ALMOST GOLDEN: THE JESSICA SAVITCH STORY (1996)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Sisters (1994)
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