Robert Altman initially did not want Kellerman for the part of "Hot Lips" O'Houlihan in MASH (1970) because she was "too attractive", and he wanted unattractive actors.
Harrison Ford built her a deck when he supported himself as a carpenter.
After her first divorce, she was married to director Rick Edelstein in the early 1970s. In 1980 she married Jonathan D. Krane, 15 years her junior; they separated in 1997.
She was the was the first actress to play Major Margaret "Hot Lips" O'Houlihan in the film version of MASH (1970). The role went to Loretta Swit for the TV series.
Stepmother of ex-husband Rick Edelstein's 4 daughters.
Very close friend of Robert Altman and his wife Kathryn Reed Altman.
Very close friend of John Travolta and Kelly Preston.
Very close friends with actor Bud Cort.
Was first choice for the role of Linda Rogo in The Poseidon Adventure (1972). She turned the part down, and it was given to Stella Stevens.