Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize (shared) in 2005.
In 1999, took a forced hiatus from acting after ending her long-term
relationship with Jack Nicholson and activism for the commercial strike, opting instead for a recording
career. She remains a supportive and influential figure in the actor's
life.
Her version of "Santa Baby" (often mistaken as Marilyn Monroe due to illegal file sharing), has been recorded by more of today's pop artists than any other Christmas song.
She is the ex wife of guitarist, songwriter, platinum producer Lloyd Chiate (Eddie Money, Kid America, Motown) and owner of famed Voltage Guitars. He is also the brother of editor, Debbie Chiate.