- Her father, Philip Bleeth, was from a Jewish family from Russia and Germany. Her mother, Carina, who was Algerian and French descent. They were divorced. Her mother died of breast cancer on November 7, 1989 at age 47.
- Has resided in Birmingham, Michigan, since her marriage.
- Sentenced to two years probation on a cocaine-possession charge. The sentencing also calls for the actress to undergo regular drug tests, serve 100 hours of community service and pay court costs. [January 9, 2002]
- Aaron Spelling offered her roles on the television series Pacific Palisades (1997) and Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) but she turned them down. However, she eventually accepted his offer to appear in Titans (2000).
- Appeared on Candid Camera (1960) in 1974 when she was only six years old.
- Is an avid breast-cancer awareness advocate. She was the 1998 spokesperson for the Lee National Denim Day fund-raising campaign, which raises millions of dollars for breast cancer research and education. Through Bleeth's help, the "Wear Jeans to Work" campaign raised millions on just that one day for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Bleeth's mother died of breast cancer at age 47.
- Auditioned for the role of "Grace Adler" in the situation comedy Will & Grace (1998), but lost to Debra Messing.
- As a child, attended United Nations International School in New York.
- Inadvertently taught Meghan Markle how to handle her own future fans when a 14-year-old Meghan fangirled over her when she came into the frozen yogurt shop Meghan was working at.
- One of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in 1995.
- Appeared in underwear along with Jamie Luner, Alyssa Milano, Melissa Joan Hart, Garcelle Beauvais, Carmen Electra, Peta Wilson and Jeri Ryan on the cover of, and inside, the October 1997 issue of "Details" magazine.
- Has two half-brothers: Tristan (b. 1986) and Miles (b. 1988), by her father's second marriage.
- Best friends with Nancy Valen.
- She gained widespread recognition in the early 90s when she joined the cast of "Baywatch (1989)". Her role as Caroline Holden made her a fan favorite and solidified her status as a sex symbol of the decade.
- Her first known acting job was for a Johnson & Johnson shampoo commercial when she was 10 months old.
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