Jane Krakowski (née Krajkowski, born October 11, 1968 in Parsippany, New Jersey) is an American actress of Polish descent. Best known for playing Elaine Vassal on the television series Ally McBeal, Krakowski has also appeared in movies such as National Lampoon's Vacation, Fatal Attraction, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (where she played Betty Rubble), Marci X, Alfie, and Pretty Persuasion.