Educated at state schools in Edinburgh, her "best friend" at nursery
and primary school, was singer Shirley Manson, now of Garbage. Her "best friend" from high school is actress Rebecca Pidgeon (wife of David Mamet).
Because her parents were American, she has dual nationality: US/UK.
Devoted Italian Spinone dog owner, she enjoys long walks in her local
London parks.
Born on exactly the same date as John Cusack ("Better Off Dead", "City Hall", "Eight Men Out", "Stand By Me", "2012").