Heidi is a 5th generation graduate of the University of California. Her son, Cooper Ellyn attends the University of California San Diego, making him the 6th generation of UC attendees in the family.
She is related to former Mayor of San Francisco and current Lieutenant Governor of California, Gavin Newsom.
Was a child beauty queen, winning the title of Queen of Oakland's Fairyland and made numerous T.V. and personal appearances in this capacity.
Mother of actors Christopher Ellyn and Tristan Olensky.
Her ex-husband, Scott Ellyn, is the great nephew of Rat Pack legend, Joey Bishop.
Her niece is a real German princess.
Attended the wedding of Annette Bening to her first husband, J. Steven White.
Biological father played fullback for the University of California, Cal Bears football team.
Had a lead role in the film, Out of Focus, which won the award for Best Hawaii Short Film at the 2013 Big Island Film Festival.
Distantly related to Gavin Newsom, former Mayor of San Francisco and current Lieutenant Governor of California.
Worked on the feature film Godzilla, Summer 2013. Son, child actor, Tristan Olensky, also worked on Godzilla.