Has worked with Paul Bettany on several occasions, including A Knight's Tale (2001), Dead Babies (2000) and The Heart of Me (2002). Most frequently romantically involved.
Insists on bicycling to and from the set.
Went to Bolivia to study bears in the rainforest after she wrapped The Postman (1997).
Has two daughters with husband Rhashan Stone: Esme (born 2004) and Roxana (born 2007).
Father had a heart attack in 2001 while she was filming The Body with Antonio Banderas.
Writes occasional travel reports for "The Independent Traveller" - part of The Independent on Sunday (UK) - since 2006.
Her parents are lawyers.
Practices Bikram yoga.
Has an English degree from Newnham College, Cambridge.