Appeared in a 1997 "Got Milk" ad that stated she was lactose intolerant, but still was able to drink a little milk each day
When she decided to leave ER in the third season of her five-year contract, she had to sign a no-work agreement that stipulated she could not appear on television until the termination of the original contract
During her first hiatus from ER, she taught a script-analysis class and directed several plays at her alma mater
Awards
1997Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:nominated
1997Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama:nominated
1996Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:winner
1996Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress for a Drama Series:nominated
1996Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama:nominated
1995Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:winner
1995Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:nominated
1994Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:nominated