Her father, Harry Benson, is a Glasgow-born photojournalist who got his first exclusive in 1956 covering the scene of a murder by the infamous
Peter Manuel, a Scottish serial killer who was
Brian Cox's inspiration for "Hannibal Lecter" in the film
Manhunter (1986).
Has a daughter named Mimi and a son named Dominic with her husband, Michael Landes.
Studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and the Eugene O'Neill
Center.
Has a British passport.
Loves playing southern roles because of all her time spent in the south.