- Was the uncredited inspiration for the character Sally in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993).
- For her role in Mars Attacks! (1996), her costume was so tight that it had to be stitched on.
- When she met Tim Burton in a club at New Year's 1991, she had just quit modeling for Calvin Klein. She became his inspiration and muse for many of his films.
- The country of Kyrgyzstan issued a commemorative postage stamp bearing her image.
- Grew up in New Jersey, raised by her father and her grandparents. Her grandmother died when Lisa Marie was four. She moved to New York at age 16 to study theatre, dance and music.
- She is also a photographer and filmmaker, whose work has been exhibited and published in magazines such as Vanity Fair.
- Professional dancer - she studied ballet for eight years.
- (1992-2001) Engaged to Tim Burton, split with him in 2001.
- To research her role of Vampira for Ed Wood (1994) she sought out Maila Nurmi, the original Vampira that her character was based on.
- Plays guitar and piano.
- Ranked #87 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women In The World" (2002).
- In the 90s Tim Burton spoke about remaking Black Sunday (1960), one of his favorite films, with Lisa Marie playing the Barbara Steele role.
- Began modeling for the Click Agency while still in high school where her measurements were listed at 34D-25-35. (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine).
- Attended Catholic school as a child.
- Became a model for numerous established photographers.
- Was offered the role of Kathy in Vanilla Ice's film debut, Cool as Ice (1991).
- Has chihuahuas named Violet and Poppy.
- No relation to Lisa Marie Presley.
- Appeared in the music video for Malcolm McLaren's "Something's Jumping In Your Shirt," filmed as an ode to her beauty and popularity. It's in black & white, but has to be seen to be believed.
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