In 1984, she bagged a fine arts degree, specialising in acting, from Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in Pittsburgh.
She is, however, the cousin of Torry Castellano, who used to drum for the rock group The Donnas.
Part of the tasks of being an entertainer and a celebrity is always keeping your fans talking about you.
Laura grew up in Denville, New Jersey, and she attended Morris Knolls High School.
She grew up in Denville, New Jersey.