Karen's last name is technically hyphenated due to her marriage:
Starr-DelloIacono. The correct pronunciation is "Dello-EYE-oh-kono."
However, she continues to just use "Starr" since it's easier to
pronounce.
In 1986, Karen's boss set her up on a date with actor John Stamos. She
declined, to pursue her interest in her boss' and John's friend,
Maurice, to whom she later married.
One of her favorite director's is Michael Mann. Being a photographer, she appreciates his use of natural lights and landscapes in his work.
Karen's cousin is Irish award winning songwriter/composer/novelist Brendan Graham who wrote the lyrics to the international hit "You Raise Me Up" sung by Josh Groban as well as other popular songs by various global artists.