RANDOM FACTS
Calista was part of Student Council in high school.

Her dog Webster was rescued from a dumpster and was found by Calista's roommate in college. Calista took care of the dog for a weekend and immediately fell in love with him.

Calista's parents always supported her in her desire to be an actress. Even when her friends were encouranging her to change professions, her parents never did.

On December 13, 2000, Calista collapsed on the set of 'Ally McBeal'. It was announced she suffered from dehydration and exhaustion.

Calista adopted a baby boy she named Liam on New Year's Eve in San Diego.

Calista was hesitant at first in taking the role of "Ally McBeal". But, then she immediately fell in love with the writing and the character.

Calista was One of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in 1998

In 10th grade, Calista punched a girl for calling her a slob. She was a prissy girl with purple pants and purple socks and purple hairbands.

During school, people were always having trouble with her name. So she would just say that her name was Carol or Jennifer to make life easier.

Calista was named after her great-grandmother.The name ''Calista'' means "most beautiful" in Greek.

Calista's brother Gary is adopted.