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"(Referring to the huge success of "Desperate Housewives" (2004)) "The show has only been on, for like, 5 minutes, give it some time to settle in".
About Madonna: "We used to swim at the same pool. She'd get out and put all this jewelry on-and I'd go home with my wet hair." (In Style magazine, Sept/ 2006)
"I think beauty comes from being happy and connected to the people we love."
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Education: Was graduated from the Juilliard School in New York, and Earned master's degree in psychology at LA's Antioch University.
Family: Father Mark, mother Janet, sisters Susan and Ellen
Played a doctor on "Melrose Place" (1992), "Everwood" (2002) and episode #9.7 of "Seinfeld" (1990).
Longtime companion of Richard Jordan, until his death in 1993; since then, she did not date anyone seriously, until her engagement in 2005.
Nominated for her first awards in 2004 - Golden Globe, Golden Satelitte Award, TV Guide Award and SAG Award.
Was the last of the four main actresses of _"Desperate Housewives" (2004)_ to get married for the first time in real-life.
She and her future "Desperate Housewives" (2004) co-star Brenda Strong both starred in "Everwood" (2002). Strong guest-starred in a few episodes while Cross was a steady cast-member from 2003-2004. They never were in the same episodes. They also both guest-starred in different episodes of _"Ally McBeal" (1997)_ .
Placed 28 on VH1's List Of "The 40 Hottest People Over 40" In 2005.
Engaged to stockbroker, Tom Mahoney (b. 1958), in August, 2005.
Placed 20 on E! Television's List Of "The 50 Most Wicked Women of Primetime" for playing Kimberly Shaw on "Melrose Place" (1992).
She and "Desperate Housewives" (2004) co-star Teri Hatcher both made guest appearances on "Seinfeld" (1990) as prospective girlfriends of Jerry Seinfeld.
Has suffered from migraine headaches since the age of 14. She is a paid spokesperson for GlaxoSmithKline's migraine medication. She says she takes the medication when the first signs of the onset of migraine occur. With the medication, the pain is bearable and rarely lasts more then five hours. Without the medication, the pain completely wipes her out for up to a full day.
Placed 91 on People Magazine's List Of "The 100 Most Beautiful People In The World" In 2006.
Was named The Most Beautiful Person At The 2005 Emmy Awards
Married Tom Mahoney in San Gabriel, California at the Church of Our Savior Episcopal Parish
Wore a wedding dress by Reem Acra
Her sister Susan was maid of honor at her wedding to Mahoney and her nephew Jared the ring bearer. Her other sister Ellen sang the song "Only Love Remains" for Marcia and her husband.
Among the 220 guests at her wedding were Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman, Brenda Strong and William H. Macy.
She and her husband, Tom Mahoney, are expecting their first child in Spring 2007
During a 2005 interview with the "Desperate Housewives" (2004) stars, Marcia was visibly delighted when Jamie Theakston pronounced her name as "Mar- see-ah". The actress turned to her co-star, Eva Longoria, and stated that she loves the way British people pronounce her name. It was revealed that although most Americans called her "Marsha", her co-star Longoria calls her "Mar-see-ah".
Cross, along with her "Desperate Housewives" (2004) cast mates Brenda Strong and Teri Hatcher, has guest-starred on "Seinfeld" (1990) like the other two, though, Cross only appeared in one episode.
She and her husband, Tom Mahoney, became the parents of fraternal twins daughters named Eden and Savannah, on February 20, 2007 in Los Angeles.
Has an older sister named Susan and a younger sister named Ellen.
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