Marilu Henner

Former model.

Is a vegetarian.

In the 1990s, she returned to singing and dancing on stage in the revival of the musical "Chicago".

Is a published author of books containing health and beauty tips.

Attended Madonna High School in Chicago, Illinois.

Her father and his brothers changed the family surname from Pudlowski for business purposes; hence, the Henner name, borrowed from an obscure baseball player.

Married her ex-college (University of Chicago) classmate, Michael Brown , on December 21, 2006, at her Los Angeles home. He had proposed from his hospital bed after cancer surgery in November 2001. His brother, a Universal Life minister, officiated at the wedding.

Mother, with Robert Lieberman , of two sons: Nick Lieberman (Nicholas Morgan Lieberman) and Joe Lieberman (Joseph Marlon Lieberman).

Both of her parents died in their 50s, thus prompting her to live a healthier lifestyle.

Given a calendar date, she can tell you the day of the week it was.

Has been confirmed to be one of a rare group of persons, who possess "hyperthymesia" (Superior Autobiographical Memory) which allows her to recall almost every day of her life as featured on the CBS "60 Minutes" episode of December 19, 2010.

Older sister of Lorin Henner.

Being a life-long Fitness Practitioner and an author on Healthful Diet & Fitness Lifestyle, she was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2006.

Her paternal grandparents were Polish and her maternal grandparents were Greek.

Her acting mentor was Judd Hirsch.

Was considered for the role of "Elvira Hancock" in Scarface and the lead role in Desperately Seeking Susan .

When we measured heads in the eighth grade, mine was the biggest.

Most of us start out with a positive attitude and a plan to do our best.

Research has shown that even small amounts of processed food alter the chemical balance in our brain and cause negative mood swings along with noticeable dips ill energy.

I always say centered food equals centered behavior.

I took anatomy classes. I went to medical libraries and talked to doctors and nutritionists. I did the whole thing before using myself as a human guinea pig.

Being in control of your life and having realistic expectations about your day-to-day challenges are the keys to stress management, which is perhaps the most important ingredient to living a happy, healthy and rewarding life.

Like it or not, the world evolves, priorities change and so do you. .