July 11, 1956

Meridian, Mississippi, United States

Sela Ann Ward

Female

Has a son, Austin Ward Sherman (born May 13, 1994), and a daughter, Anabella Raye Sherman (born May 30, 1998), with her husband, Howard Sherman.

Dated actor Richard Dean Anderson who played her character's brother in "Emerald Point N.A.S." (1983).

2002: Her mother, Annie, died while battling ovarian cancer. Her father, Granberry, a retired engineer, died of complications following surgery at age 85 in January 2009.

Is an initiated sister of Chi Omega Fraternity

Member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society

2001: Golden Globe Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Drama for: "Once and Again" (1999)
2000: Viewers for Quality Television Awards - Q Award - Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series for: "Once and Again" (1999)
2000: Emmy Awards - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for: "Once and Again" (1999) (ABC)
1996: CableACE Awards - Actress in a Movie or Miniseries for: Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story (1995) (TV)
1994: Emmy Awards - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for: "Sisters" (1991) (NBC)

5' 7 1/2" (1.71 m)