Born on August 19, 1965, in New York City, she is an accomplished American actress and producer. She gained prominence for her role as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on the TV series "The Closer," earning a Golden Globe and an Emmy. With a career spanning over three decades, she has appeared in films like "Born on the Fourth of July" and "Phenomenon." Married to actor Kevin Bacon, she is also a mother of two. Beyond acting, she has ventured into directing and producing.