Marcia Cross

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" .

Played a doctor on "Melrose Place" , "Everwood" and episode #9.7 of "Seinfeld" .

Placed 20 on E! Television's List Of "The 50 Most Wicked Women of Primetime" for playing Kimberly Shaw on "Melrose Place" (1992).

Played a doctor on "Melrose Place" (1992), "Everwood" (2002) and "Seinfeld" (1990) episode "Seinfeld: The Slicer (#9.7)" (1997).

Longtime companion of Richard Jordan, until his death in 1993; since then, she did not date anyone seriously, until her engagement in 2005.

During a 2005 interview with the "Desperate Housewives" stars, she was visibly delighted when Jamie Theakston pronounced her name as "Mar-see-ah". Cross turned to her co-star, Eva Longoria Parker, 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" cast mates Brenda Strong and Teri Hatcher, has guest-starred on "Seinfeld" unlike the other two, though, Cross only appeared in one episode.

She and "Desperate Housewives" co-star Teri Hatcher both made guest appearances on "Seinfeld" as prospective girlfriends of Jerry Seinfeld.

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" to get married for the first time in real-life.

She and her future "Desperate Housewives" co-star, Brenda Strong, both starred in "Everwood" . 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" .

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).

During a 2005 interview with the "Desperate Housewives" (2004) stars, she was visibly delighted when Jamie Theakston pronounced her name as "Mar-see-ah". Cross 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) unlike the other two, though, Cross only appeared in one episode.

Was 7 months pregnant with her twins Savannah and Eden when she completed filming the 3rd series of "Desperate Housewives" (2004).

Missed 7 episodes of "Desperate Housewives" (2004), near the end of the 2006-2007 season, due to her maternity leave.

She and "Desperate Housewives" (2004) co-star Teri Hatcher both made guest appearances on "Seinfeld" (1990) as prospective girlfriends of Jerry Seinfeld.

Returned to work 5 months after giving birth to her twins Savannah and Ede when she began filming the 4th series of "Desperate Housewives" (2004).

Her friend, Dana Delany, was the original choice for the role of "Bree" on "Desperate Housewives" (2004).

Placed 28 on VH1's List Of "The 40 Hottest People Over 40" In 2005.

Was named The Most Beautiful Person At The 2005 Emmy Awards

Placed 28 on VH1's List Of "The 40 Hottest People Over 40" In 2005.

Placed 91 on People Magazine's List Of "The 100 Most Beautiful People In The World" In 2006.

Was once considered for the role of Madeleine White in Inside Man , but was not able to due to her commitment to the TV series "Desperate Housewives" . Jodie Foster got the part.

Married Tom Mahoney in San Gabriel, California at the Church of Our Savior Episcopal Parish on June 24, 2006. Wore a wedding dress by Reem Acra.

Was once considered for the role of Madeleine White in Inside Man (2006), but was not able to due to her commitment to the TV series "Desperate Housewives" (2004). Jodie Foster got the part.

Placed 91 on People Magazine's List Of "The 100 Most Beautiful People In The World" In 2006.

She and her husband, Tom Mahoney, became the parents of fraternal twins daughters named Eden and Savannah, on February 20, 2007 in Los Angeles.

Twin daughters Eden and Savannah were christened on Sunday 17th June 2007 in a family ceremony at Santa Barbara's Trinity Episcopal Church.

She and her husband, Tom Mahoney, are expecting their first child in Spring 2007

Gave birth to twin daughters (her 1st and 2nd child) at age 44, Savannah Mahoney and Eden Mahoney on February 20, 2007. Children's father is her husband, Tom Mahoney.

Twin daughters Eden and Savannah were christened on Sunday 17th June 2007 in a family ceremony at Santa Barbara's Trinity Episcopal Church.

Named one of People Magazines' 100 Most Beautiful in 2008.