1977: Graduated from the University of Alabama.
1996: Was turned down for the part of a Bond Girl, reportedly because the director thought she was too old.
2002: Her mother, Annie, died while battling ovarian cancer. Her father, Granberry, a retired engineer, died of complications following surgery at age 85 in January 2009.
Former cheerleader in both high school as well as at the University of Alabama.
Has a son, Austin Ward Sherman (born May 13, 1994), and a daughter, Anabella Raye Sherman (born May 30, 1998), with her husband, Howard Sherman.
Her husband, Howard Sherman, is a venture capitalist.
Is an initiated sister of Chi Omega Fraternity
Measurements: 34-24-34 (from her first modeling card), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
Member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society.
Participated in the 3rd Munchkin's Project Pink annual breast cancer awareness campaign to raise money for breast cancer research. The project consists of the donation of celebrity-decorated and autographed bath ducks, put up for auction. [October 2008]
Played Kevin Costner's wife in The Guardian (2006/I). In The Fugitive (1993) she played Harrison Ford's wife. Costner was considered at one point to play Dr. Richard Kimble, the role that eventually went to Ford.
She was reportedly offered but turned down the role of "Susan", which eventually went to Teri Hatcher on "Desperate Housewives" (2004).
Was considered for the role of Megan Donner on "CSI: Miami" (2002) but turned it down.