Cross started her television career in the 1980s TV hit The Edge of Night, in 1984.She was graduated from the Juilliard School in New York, and earned master's degree in psychology at LA's Antioch University. Prior to her role on Desperate Housewives, Cross starred as Dr. Linda Abbott on WB's critically-acclaimed series, Everwood. She is also well known for her portrayal of the mentally unbalanced Read more...

Cross was the long time companion of Richard Jordan. Jordan died from a brain tumor on 30 August 1993.

In early 2005, the Internet and tabloids swirled with rumors that Cross was gay and in a long-term relationship with another woman, and planning to come out of the closet. Cross actually appeared on the television show The View to deny the reports, but stated that she was very supportive Read more...

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