She appeared in the 1989 television films, "Desperate for Love" as Tammy Lauren's best friend, with Christian Slater and as Jodie in "I Know My First Name is Steven", before appearing in her most recognized role as Amy Szalinski in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids". In the film, she and her brother are shrunk to 1/4 inch high by the father's (Rick Moranis) shrink ray. After the film, she was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Supporting Role in a Motion Picture.