Rose McGowan's first nine years were anything but traditional. They were spent in the Children of God sect, a group that extolled the virtues of free love and prepared for the second coming of Jesus.

Rose McGowan lost the use of her arm after too many fight scenes. The "Red Sonja" actress - whose action-movie credits also include "Scream" and "Grindhouse' - has revealed starring in extensive stunt sequences caused elbow and wrist damage which could only be treated with extensive surgery.

Robert Rodriguez was "arrested" by girlfriend Rose McGowan's fiery attitude. The 40-year-old director - who was married when he began his relationship with the 35-year-old actress - fell in love with Rose's domineering personality.