She is perhaps most recognized for her role alongside rapper Vanilla Ice in the 1991 film Cool as Ice. In addition to that, she gained further acclaim for portraying Randi Fronczak in more than seventy episodes of the popular NBC medical drama ER. Before she became widely known, she began her acting journey with a small part in the television series The Outsiders, where she appeared in four episodes. She was one of four siblings born to Charlie and Dottie Minter, and she spent her early years growing up in Miami, Florida, before moving to Yardley, Pennsylvania, where she continued her childhood.
She was chosen to play the role of Heather McCallister in the beloved 1990 family classic, Home Alone, a film that quickly became a holiday favorite. Her performance as Heather McCallister stood out, adding charm to the ensemble cast. Over the years, fans have continued to remember her portrayal, and she remains closely associated with the character of Heather McCallister in pop culture discussions. It was truly a defining moment in her early career when she stepped into the shoes of Heather McCallister for this iconic movie.