Has been doing public speaking and hosting educational seminars since 1990.
Worked as a motivational speaker and studied business after she left
Gimme a Break! (1981).
Studied psychology at UCLA, but her interest in business led her to
marketing and promotion.
Met her husband, Mercedes executive David Waldock, while car shopping.
They tied the knot in July of 2002.
Graduated from Beverly Hills (CA) High School in 1979.
Is of Norwegian heritage.
Although "Circus of the Stars" performers are typically not allowed to keep their costumes from the show, Michaelsen liked hers so much that she smuggled it home and still has it.
Mom, Roberta Stevenson, was a dancer.
Has a son, Nickolas Waldock (b. 2000s), with her ex-husband David Waldock.
At one point was living in Westlake Village, CA.
Dad, Arne Markusen, is a singer.
Born on exactly the same date as "Ben" star Lee Montgomery.