Trivia

Her mother is of Mexican descent and her father is of Hungarian Jewish/Romanian Jewish heritage.

She revealed on a Mexican TV interview that she spoke very little Spanish, since her mother wanted her children to speak English and never spoke Spanish to them.

Started my own non-profit organization in 2015 to combat human trafficking. My 501c3 is called Foundation for a Slavery Free World.

Produced and directed 2 Human Rights Hero Awards at Beso restaurant in Hollywood, CA. The Human Rights Hero Awards are a Human Trafficking event series which awards those individuals doing heroic work in the field of Human Trafficking.

Won the prestigious National Speech and Theater Championship Award for two years while at College of DuPage.

Has a daughter, Rain India Lexton (b. September 30, 2008).

Named "The Bombshell" of 2007 by Vibe Magazine, as part of their Hot 100.

Originally from the Chicago area, she currently resides in Los Angeles.

Attended College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn in early 1990s. Went to Naperville North High School in Naperville, Illinois.

Appeared in the music video for Kristin Chenoweth's song "I Want Somebody to Bitch About".

Received the distinguished Golden Eagle Award for the most promising actress in 2001.

(November 7, 2018) Filed for divorce from her husband. The couple is now divorced and stare custody of their daughter.

Received an "introducing" credit for The Princess & the Barrio Boy (2000), although it was her eighth movie.

She became a member of Church of Scientology when she was introduced to it by her chiropractor.