Is the goddaughter of actress Vivien Leigh, from whom she received her stage name.
Was at one point considered for the lead in Barefoot in the Park (1967).
Was at one point going to star again with Elvis Presley in Easy Come, Easy Go (1967), but according to her interview Tom Parker (Elvis' manager) was one of the reasons why she never made the movie.
Was best friend of actress Sharon Tate.