Was in a relationship with actor Joseph Fiennes, between 1998 and 2000.
Her mother died when she was 6 years old. She was brought up Catholic by her father, a steelworker.
Her paternal grandfather was Irish.
She was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2001 (2000 season) for
Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "All My Sons" at the
Royal National Theatre, Cottesloe Stage.
Starring in "The 39 Steps" at the Tricycle Theatre,
London. Book by John Buchan, adapted by Patrick Barlow and directed by
Maria Aitken. She is the only female in a cast of 4 playing nearly a
100 roles between them! (August 2006)
Plays Claudia in UK premiere of "Honour", a play by
Joanna Murray-Smith at the National Theatre, London. (February 2003)
Born on exactly the same date as Jennie Garth (of "Beverly Hills 90210" and "What I Like About You" fame).