Trivia

Marcia is #3 in AIM’s “50 Hottest Redheads.”

Marcia was nominated in 2008 for a SAG Award along with her Desparate Housewives castmates for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

During a 2005 interview with the Desperate Housewives (2004) stars, Marcia was visibly delighted when Jamie Theakston pronounced her name as “Mar- see-ah”. The actress 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 pronounced her name as “Marsha”, her co-star Eva Longoria calls her “Mar-see-ah”.

Marcia is the last of the four main actresses in Desperate Housewives to get married for the first time in real life.

Marcia played a doctor in Melrose Place (1992), Everwood (2002) and on Seinfeld (1990), season 9 episode 7.

Marcia graduated from the Juilliard School in New York.

In 2007, Marcia filmed two episodes of Desperate Housewives in her own home, after being put on bed rest until the end of her pregnancy. Marcia’s home was transformed into a set that looked just like her character Bree Van De Camp’s.

Marcia Cross has been nominated for a 2007 PRISM Award. Desperate Housewives has also been nominated for a multi-episode arc for Bree’s alcoholism in Season 2.

On February 20 of 2007, Marcia and her husband Tom Mahoney became parents of twin girls, Eden and Savannah!

In November 2006, Marcia began fighting to keep naked pictures of her from becoming public. Marcia threw away 200 nude photos but they were found by the firm she’d hired to get rid of rubbish outside her house.

Marcia was nominated for a Golden Globe in December of 2006 in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series (Comedy or Musical), for her role in Desperate Housewives.

Marcia Cross and Brenda Strong both played love interests of Treat Williams on Everwood. Brenda played his late wife and Marcia played his girlfriend.

In June 2006 Marcia was married to stockbroker Tom Mahoney. 200 guests (including a number of cast from Desperate Housewives attended the event.

Among the 220 guests at her wedding were Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman, Brenda Strong and William H. Macy.

Marcia’s sister, Susan, was maid of honor at her wedding to Mahoney and her nephew, Jared, the ring bearer. Her other sister, Ellen, sang the song Only Love Remains for Marcia and her husband.

Marcia wore a beautiful wedding dress by Reem Acra.

Married Tom Mahoney in San Gabriel, California at the Church of Our Savior Episcopal Parish.

Marcia’s height is 5’8″ (1.73 m).

Desperate Housewives salary (2004) Season 2 – $250,000 per episode.

She placed 91 on People Magazine’s List Of “The 100 Most Beautiful People In The World” In 2006.

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

Marcia laced 20 on E! Television’s List Of “The 50 Most Wicked Women of Primetime” for playing Kimberly Shaw on “Melrose Place” (1992).

She placed 28 on VH1′s List Of “The 40 Hottest People Over 40″ In 2005.

Marcia 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).

Marcia was nominated for her first awards in 2004 – Golden Globe, Golden Satelitte Award, TV Guide Award, and SAG Award.

Marcia suffers from migraines.

Marcia has performed in several Shakespeare plays, including Twelfth Night and The Two Gentlemen of Verona.

Before her recent engagement, many suspected that Marcia was a lesbian. Barbara Walters asked her on television, and she said that it was people assuming, most likely due to her being 42 years old and unmarried.

Marcia has been in several on-stage productions.

Marcia left the cast of Everwood to star in the Desperate Housewives pilot.

Marcia left Melrose Place after six years to earn her Master’s Degree.

Marcia skyrocketed to star status after she landed her role on Melrose Place.

Marcia was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2005:” Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series,” Desperate Housewives.

Marcia starred with Nicolette Sheridan, her Desperate Housewives co-star, in a 7-Up Plus commercial.

Marcia was nominated for an Emmy for “Best Actress in a Comedy Series” in 2005 for her portrayal of Bree Van De Kamp in Desperate Housewives.

Marcia loves the fall. Why? Because it’s the best time to buy her favorite–cashmere sweaters.

Marcia and stockbroker Tom Mahoney got engaged in August 2005.

Marcia was nominated for a Golden Globe in 2005: “Best Leading Actress In A TV Series, Comedy/Musical, Desperate Housewives.

Marcia was a long-time companion of Richard Jordan, until his death in 1993, she did not date anyone seriously until she was engaged in 2005.

Marcia’s father’s name is Mark, her mother Janet. She also has two sisters, Susan and Ellen

Marcia earned a master’s degree in psychology at Los Angeles-based Antioch University in 2003.

Marcia is among the celebrity sponsors of “Children United Nations”, an association which helps underprivileged children in Los Angeles to fulfill their dreams and makes opportunities come true. Pierce Brosnan, Jane Seymour, Ed Begley Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt are also involved in the association.