Original family name Anastassakis; changed by her dad when her family moved to the US from Greece.
Is of Greek heritage.
Grew up in Greece and New York.
When she was 11, a painting she had done was displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Attended Fiorello La Guardia School of Music, Art & Performing Arts, New York City. Also known as the Fame School.
Has a fear of flying.
Has a small heart tattoo on her stomach
Hates Greek food and is also not fond of Chinese, Indian, or spicy foods.
Favorite food: Mexican.
Worked as a telemarketer and waitress before making it as an actress.
Was known as a class clown in high school.
Hobbies: hiking, camping, getting closer to nature, surfing the internet.
Favorite color: Blue

Made famous for playing Rachel Green on the TV Show Friends.

Other TV Shows: King of the Hill, Ferris Bueller, Quantum Leap.

Movies: The Good Girl, Rumor Has It, Derailed, Friends With Money, The Break Up, Office Space, Along Came Polly, Bruce Almighty, Rock Star, The Object of My Affection, She's the One, Leprechaun

Has won both Emmy and Goden Globe Awards.