Kirstie Alley

Battled with public perceptions in "Fat Actress," a semi-autobiographical comedy for Showtime; also serving as co-creator and executive producer

With Corrine Bohrer, appeared in TV commercials for Pier One Imports

Portrayed the mother of beauty pagent contestant (Denise Richards) in the dark comedy "Drop Dead Gorgeous"

Cast in Woody Allen's "Deconstructing Harry"

Starred in the NBC sitcom "Veronica's Closet"; also served as producer; nominated for a Golden Globe and an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (1998)

Made debut as executive producer with TV-movie "Suddenly"; also starred

Received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in November

Starred in the Lifetime movie "David's Mother" about a single mother raising her autistic son; received a Golden Globe nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV

Returned for a third time to play Mollie in "Look Who's Talking Now"

Reunited with John Travolta and Amy Heckerling for "Look Who's Talking Too"

Appeared opposite Patrick Dempsey in "Loverboy"

Co-starred with John Travolta, as Mollie a single mom who's on the lookout for a reliable and normal boyfriend in the comedy "Look Who's Talking"; written and directed by Amy Heckerling

Cast opposite Mark Harmon in the comedy "Summer School"

Joined cast of NBC sitcom "Cheers" as Rebecca Howe; earned Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (1988, 1990, 1992 and 1993); earned Golden Globe nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Comedy/Musical series (1990, 1992 and 1993)

TV-movie debut in "Sins of the Past"

Had continuing role on short-lived spy series "Masquerade"

TV debut in series, "Highway Honeys"

Film acting debut in "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan"

Moved to Los Angeles and entered Narconon drug-rehab program

Played the sun in a class play at age six

Worked as freelance interior decorator before getting first film job