- Born
- Birth nameHeather Elizabeth Burress
- Height5′ 2½″ (1.59 m)
- Hedy Burress was born on October 3, 1973 in Edwardsville, Illinois, USA. She is an actress, known for Valentine (2001), Final Fantasy X (2001) and He's Just Not That Into You (2009). She was previously married to Gary Robert Fullerton.
- SpouseGary Robert Fullerton(2000 - July 21, 2004) (his death)
- Her husband, Marine Corps Reservist, Major Gary Robert Fullerton, was a pilot on an F-18 Hornet attached to VMFA-134 during a training flight. His aircraft collided with another F-18 aircraft on July 21, 2004 during training near Arlington, Oregon. Both crew members were killed. He is buried at the Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California.
- Went to Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois.
- Auditioned for the role of Dorothy Wheeler in Valentine (2001), but the role eventually went to Jessica Capshaw. However, director Jamie Blanks still wanted Hedy in the film. In a meeting, they looked at each other, and both said "Ruthie".
- "Hedy" is a corruption of "Heather" by her kid brother.
- Though the spelling is exactly the same, her stage name bears no connection to screen legend Hedy Lamarr.
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