Was one of People magazine's 100 most beautiful people in the world
(2006).
Is of Persian Jewish descent and speaks fluent Persian (Farsi) and
English.
"Bahar" in Persian means spring, a new life.
Her sister, Saba, teaches theology at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles.
Graduated in environmental studies from the University of California at
Santa Barbara.
Has three children with husband Clayton Frech. One of their children, son Ezra (b. 2005), was born with a disability and was named as a finalist for the 2014 Sports Illustrated SportsKid of the Year.
Graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1993, where she played
violin in the school orchestra.