- She was such a brilliant editor that she was actually promoted to a studio executive at Universal. Among her many accomplishments she is credited with introducing two young directors to each other while at Universal: George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.
- In the mid-1960's, she taught film editing at the University of Southern California. The USC was her alma mater from which she had graduated with a BA in journalism.
- Sister-in-law of Arthur Morton.
- Was Feature Production Vice-President of Universal from 1976 until her death in 1982.
- She was affectionately named "Mother Cutter" by the Jaws crew because of her ability to cut film & the way she took care of the crew.
- Mother of Rick Fields.
- Daughter of Sam Hellman
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