Leelee Sobieski Trivias

Discovered by a casting director in her New York City school cafeteria.

Enjoys painting, ceramics, poetry, martial arts and horseback riding.

Her father is Jean Sobieski, a New York City painter, and her mother, Elizabeth, is a writer.

Has a younger brother, Robert Sobieski (b. 1989).

Collects locks of hair from major stars appearing with her in films. Tom Cruise refused to participate when filming Eyes Wide Shut (1999).

Her father is a descendant of Jan III Sobieski, king of Poland between 1674 and 1696. He has a title that he does not use.

Bears an uncanny resemblance to Helen Hunt.

Is fluent in French.

Australian band Primitive Whore perform a song entitled 'Why Leelee Won't Love Me'.

Is of Polish & French heritage

Has size 10 feet.

Born on the same day as figure skater Tara Lipinski.

In 2001, she matriculated with the class of 2005 at Brown University, but she has since taken time off to advance her career. She remains a popular topic of conversation of Brown students.

Has an older sister.

Youngest actress ever to portray Joan of Arc in a movie (Joan of Arc (1999/I) (TV)) and by that, the one who is the most closest to the real age of the historical figure.