- The character Jordan McDeere on Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006) (played by Amanda Peet) is based on her.
- Was president of NBC Entertainment for 11 months in 1995. Developed the TV hits Caroline in the City (1995), Mad About You (1992), and Friends (1994) while at NBC.
- She started out as a talent executive with Saturday Night Live in 1985 and worked as a casting director for Lorimar Productions before Brandon Tartikoff hired her as an NBC executive in 1987.
- President of ABC Entertainment, 1996-1998.
- Graduated from Williams College in 1985 with a degree in theater.
- Served on the advisory board of Young Storytellers.
- Has two children, Wyatt & Sloane, with her partner Padraic (Paddy) Aubrey, an executive chef and restaurant owner.
- Daughter of Jay Tarses; sister of Matt Tarses.
- She was the daughter of Rachel (Newdell) and writer/actor Jay Tarses.
- Has a brother Matt and sister Mallory.
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