 Her father, Harry Shier was a noted Canadian industrialist (OSF) and investor with strong ties to the entertainment industry.Shier lived in Toronto, but also Miami and New York City.Her extended family, includes her stepfather, Harry Sonshine, an industrialist and sports figure, her stepmother, Roni Chesler Shier, and her step grandfather, Lou Chesler, an entrepreneur active in real estate development (Freeport), and entertainment (Warner Bros.-Seven Arts).