- Graduated high school early at age 16, and went on to study acting at the famed American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, CA.
- At age 18, she moved to New York and began her professional acting career.
- No relation to Matthew Broderick, despite a popular misconception.
- Cut, dyed and styled her own hair for her role of "Ida" in Timber Falls (2007).
- Alumna of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1977.
- Her interests are gourmet cooking, flower arranging, reading, and writing.
- Her favorite authors are: Reynolds Price, Tim McLaurin (she optioned his novel, "The Last Great Snake Show"), Jim Harrison and Truman Capote.
- Her writing partner is Dennis Bailey.
- She has two sisters and one brother.
- As of 2020, she was residing in Austin, TX.
- Presented the California Lottery Hero In Education Award to Edwin Galan.
- Her mother's name is Nina.
- Daughter of Thomas Joseph Broderick and Nina Broderick.
- Supported Gov. Howard Dean in 2004.
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