When Donna was younger, her father, who owned a newsstand in downtown New York City, use to hang Donna's resume photo for display for others to see. [edit]
Donna was inspired to become an actress when she saw "Funny Girl" on Broadway when she was thirteen years old. [edit]
Donna was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best TV actress in a Musical/Comedy for her role in Angie in 1980. [edit]
Donna was nominated three times for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series for Even Stevens in 2001, 2002, and 2003. [edit]
Donna once dated actor Jason Kincaid and John Travolta. [edit]