Vanessa Marcil Gossip, News & Trivia

Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Brown
Is of French, Italian and Portuguese descent.
As a child, Vanessa was given the option of skipping second grade along with a friend. She and her parents decided against it.
Auditioned for a role in I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER.
Was offered the role of Nelle Porter on ALLY MCBEAL but was forced to turn it down because she had already signed on to BEVERLY HILLS, 90210.
Was engaged to GH actor Tyler Christopher.
Was part of the Circle Theatre Acting Company in Indio.
Was offered the cover and a layout in Playboy but she declined. She is reportedly very shy about revealing her body.
Has a tattoo on her lower back of a tribal symbol representing peace and love in the universe.
Named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People. (1996)
Is a vegetarian.
Has two dogs named Woof and Joey.
Started acting at the age of eight.
Performed her own song at a 6th grade talent show and won.