- Bugsy Siegel called her The Flamingo because of her long legs. The original Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada--built by Siegel--which was demolished in 1993, was named in her honor.
- Long-term mistress and drug runner for gangster Bugsy Siegel.
- Appeared in several films for Columbia Pictures and worked with an acting coach in the employ of the studio. Despite being given several walk-on roles, she apparently neglected her acting training and didn't pursue a career as an actress.
- Is portrayed by Dyan Cannon in Virginia Hill (1974).
- Portrayed by Annette Bening in the film Bugsy (1991).
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