Trivia

Along with Gary Jones, she is one of only two actors to appear in all ten seasons of Stargate SG-1 (1997) and all five seasons of Stargate: Atlantis (2004).

Of the other four original Stargate SG-1 (1997) regulars, she is the only one who did not meet and/or work with Richard Dean Anderson before the series began.

Has appeared on-screen in more "Stargate" productions than any other actor. Tapping has played Samantha Carter in 206 episodes of Stargate SG-1 (1997), 19 episodes of Stargate: Atlantis (2004), one episode of Stargate Universe (2009), Stargate: The Ark of Truth (2008) and Stargate: Continuum (2008), bringing her total to 228 appearances. Christopher Judge is the only other person to have made more than 200 appearances in "Stargate" with 212 episodes of Stargate SG-1 (1997), two episodes of Stargate: Atlantis (2004) and the two aforementioned direct-to-DVD movies.

Along with Gary Jones and Martin Christopher, she is one of only three actors to appear in the series finales of both Stargate SG-1 (1997) and Stargate: Atlantis (2004): Unending (2007) and Enemy at the Gate (2009).

Has played the same character, Captain/Major/Lt. Colonel/Colonel Samantha Carter, on three different series: Stargate SG-1 (1997), Stargate: Atlantis (2004) and Stargate Universe (2009).

Co-founded the Canadian comedy group "Random Acts".

Is a spokesperson for UNICEF.

Graduated from the University of Windsor's school of dramatic art.

Her brother Steven, who suffered from very severe epileptic attacks, died in December 2006.

Before her role on Stargate SG-1 (1997), she appeared in many commercials including ones for Choclairs (chocolate bar), Folger's "Singles" and Advil.

Daughter, Olivia B. Kovacs, was born on March 22, 2005; she weighed in at 9 pounds 4 ounces.

Has appeared with Paul McGillion, Christopher Heyerdahl and Kavan Smith on three different series: Stargate SG-1 (1997), Stargate: Atlantis (2004) and Sanctuary (2008).

Raised in Toronto, Ontario.

Her brothers' names are Richard, Steven and Christopher, where Christopher is her fraternal twin. Two of her co-stars on Stargate SG-1 (1997) are also named Richard and Christopher.

Has appeared in episodes entitled "Avatar" of two different series: Avatar (1996) [The X Files (1996)] and Avatar (2004).