Rebecca Romijn

Infobox actor
name = Rebecca Romijn


caption = Rebecca Romijn, March 2007
birthname = Rebecca Alie Romijn [http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Rebecca_Romijn Rebecca Romijn Profile] in the [http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com FMD] -database. Accessed 2008-07-10.]
birthdate = birth date and age|1972|11|6
birthplace = Berkeley, California,
United States
height = (US)5'10.5" - (EU)179cm
othername = Rebecca Romijn-Stamos
spouse = John Stamos (1997–2005)
(divorced) Jerry O'Connell (2007–present)
awards = Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress (film)
2000 "X-Men"

Rebecca Alie Romijn (born November 6 1972) is an American film and television actress and former fashion model. She currently plays Alexis Meade on the hit show, "Ugly Betty".

Biography

Early life

Romijn (pronounced "Ro-Maine" in the USA - its proper Dutch pronunciation is [ro:'mɛin] [The [r] in Romijn as a Dutch word is an alveolar trill. The diphthong 'ɛi', not found in English, involves something like a move from the vowel 'ɛ' in 'bed' to the vowel 'i' in 'bead'] ) was born in Berkeley, California, the daughter of Elizabeth (née Kuizenga), a public school English teacher and textbook author, and Jaap Romijn, a custom furniture maker. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/79/Rebecca-Romijn-Stamos.html Rebecca Romijn-Stamos Biography (1972-) ] ] [ [http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-28017959_ITM Rebecca rules. | Cosmopolitan (, 2000) ] ] Her father, a native of Barneveld, The Netherlands, is Dutch, and her mother is a second-generation Dutch American [ [http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800018689/bio Rebecca Romijn Biography - Yahoo! Movies ] ] who met Romijn's father while studying in Europe. [ [http://www.rebecca-fanpage.com/sections-viewarticle-72.html The Rebecca Romijn Fanpage ] ] Romijn's maternal grandfather, Dr. Henry B. Kuizenga, was a Presbyterian minister and seminary professor. [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-birticle.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/06/25/MNKUIZENGA1.DTL] Her maternal grandmother is first cousins with Dorothy Letterman, David Letterman's mother. Many sources say that she was once nicknamed the "Jolly Blonde Giant" but she has admitted to making that up 'for a laugh'. [ [http://www.whoabc.com/women/r/rebecca-romijn/ Rebecca Romijn biography] ] While studying music (voice) at the University of California, Santa Cruz, [cite web | url = http://www.people.com/people/rebecca_romijn/biography | title = Rebecca Romijn Biography | accessdate = 2008-02-01 | publisher = People.com] she became involved with fashion modeling and eventually moved to Paris for more than two years. She stands convert|5|ft|11|in|m with a Tall Figure.

Career

Among other jobs, Romijn modeled for the swimsuit issue of "Sports Illustrated" and for Victoria's Secret. She also was the host of MTV's "House of Style" from 1998 to 2000. Rebecca is a fixture on annual lists of the world's most beautiful women by publications such as "Maxim" (2003–2007), AskMen.com (2001–2003, 2005–2006) and "FHM" (2000–2005).cite web | title=FreeJose.com | work=FHM Magazine 100 Sexiest Women 2005 | url=http://www.freejose.com/lists/fhm-magazine-100-sexiest-women-2005.asp | accessdate=October 11 | accessyear=2006] She also appeared as a guest in the animated talk show "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" in an episode titled "Chinatown."

In 2000's "X-Men," Romijn had her first major movie role as Mystique; she returned to the role in 2003's sequel ', and again for ' (2006). In these movies her costume consisted of blue makeup and some strategically placed prosthetics on her otherwise nude body. In ' she shows up in a bar in one scene in her "normal" look, and also in ', she appears as a dark-haired "de-powered" Mystique. She had her first leading role in Brian De Palma's "Femme Fatale" (2002). She also has starred in movies such as" Rollerball", "The Punisher" and "Godsend". She played the leading role in "Pepper Dennis", a short-lived TV series on The WB. This series showcased Romijn's talents for comedy, singing, modeling, drama, and adventure.

In January 2007, Romijn made her first appearance on the ABC series "Ugly Betty" as a full time regular. [ [http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/blog/index.jsp?uuid=45a9c23f-5010-46fc-9696-d83ec431ab25A Watch with Kristin - E! Online ] ] She plays Alexis Meade, a male-to-female transsexual and the sibling of lead character Daniel Meade. In April 2008, however, it was reported that Romijn would only be appearing as a recurring character in season 3 due to a change in direction by the writing staff.cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=d7a3f4d9-8143-4b40-9b1c-22dcc0ac603f&utm_campaign=xxltfp&utm_source=xjljqfejb&utm_medium=link|title=Sources Confirm: Rebecca Romijn Now Recurring Role on Ugly Betty|accessdate=2008-04-30|last=Dos Santos|first=Kristin|authorlink=Kristin Dos Santos|date=April 24, 2008|publisher=E! Online - Watch with Kristin] In November 2007, Romijn made a guest appearance on the ABC series "Carpoolers", where she played the ex-wife of the character Laird, played by her real-life husband Jerry O'Connell. [ [http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=22758bcf-18e1-498a-b836-04dc024afebf&sid=fd-hot6-txt Watch with Kristin - Chatting with Carpoolers' Designated Driver ] ]

Personal life

Rebecca attended the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1990–91 where she lived in dorm 1 at Stevenson College. She studied music and participated in the dorm talent show, singing a musical comedy routine with a high school friend who joined her at UCSC. During the summer following her freshman year, Rebecca began her career modeling and did not return for her sophomore year.

She married actor John Stamos on September 19, 1998. During her marriage, she used the name Rebecca Romijn-Stamos in both her personal and professional life. The couple announced their separation on April 12, 2004, and divorced on March 1, 2005. She has since returned to using her birth name.

Romijn was asked by "Elle" magazine in April 2002 whether making "Femme Fatale" had given her any new ideas about her sexuality. She said, "You know, in my early twenties I wondered if I was interested in women and so I kind of, well ... did my homework. [Grins] And it turns out I'm pretty straight". [ [http://rebecca-fanpage.com/sections-printpage-61.html fix] ]

On September 19, 2005, Rebecca announced her engagement to actor Jerry O'Connell. The date of the announcement was controversial, as it would have been her seventh anniversary with Stamos, if not for their divorce. [ [http://www.jerryoconnellfansite.com/news/news_9-05.htm Jerry O'Connell News - Crossing Jordan, Rebecca Romijn engagement ] ] On July 14, 2007, Romijn married O'Connell in Ojai, California. [Wihlborg, Ulrica. [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20046336,00.html Rebecca Romijn Weds Jerry O'Connell] , "People", July 15, 2007. Accessed August 2, 2008.]

On July 28, 2008, it was announced that Romijn is pregnant. According to "Us Weekly magazine", [ [http://www.usmagazine.com/rebecca-romijn-and-jerry-oconnell-expecting-twins EXCLUSIVE: Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell Expecting Twins!] , "Us Magazine", July 28, 2008. Accessed August 2, 2008.] she and O'Connell are expecting twins due in the winter. "People magazine" reports that the babies are girls, conceived without the assistance of fertility drugs. [ [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20206200,00.html Rebecca Romijn & Jerry O'Connell Are Expecting Twins] , "People", July 28, 2008. Accessed August 2, 2008.] They are planning on naming one of the girls Dolly after Dolly Parton.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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* [http://rebeccaromijn-stamos.celebscentral.net/ Rebecca Romijn Gallery]

Persondata
NAME = Romijn, Rebecca
ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Rebecca Romijn-Stamos
SHORT DESCRIPTION = actress
DATE OF BIRTH = November 6, 1972
PLACE OF BIRTH = Berkeley, California
DATE OF DEATH =
PLACE OF DEATH =