She is an actress who has appeared in such movies as "At Last", 'The Legend of Lucy Keyes", "Party Animals", "Made-Up", "The Baby-Sitters Club", "Key Exchange", "The Last Hit", "Bridesmaids", "The Stuff", "Lace" (and sequel), "Almost You", "Tell Me a Riddle", "Invasion of the Body Snatchers", "Cuba", "Days of Heaven", "James Dean", "Who Is the Black Dahlia?" and "F. Scott Fitzgerald and 'The Last of the Belles'". As well, she has appeared on the television show "O.K. Crackerby!" (Cynthia Crackerby), among various guest appearances. Her husband is actor Tony Shalhoub and sister is actress Lynne Adams.