Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Mary Elizabeth Winstead
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Mary Elizabeth Winstead
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Birth date:
(40 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Height:
5'8 ft ()
Weight:
123 lb (56 kg)
Relationship:
married on Ewan McGregor
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(characteristic)
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Biography of Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Mary Elizabeth Winstead is a gifted American actress. She first appeared on screen in the late 90s, in the television series "Touched by an Angel." She first gained recognition for her roles in horror films, such as "Monster Island," "The Ring Two," and "Final Destination 3." Her breakthrough role came as Ramona Flowers in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World."
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Childhood

Born on November 28, 1984, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Mary Elizabeth Winstead moved with her family to Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of five. As a young child, she developed a passion for singing and, after performing in "The Nutcracker," she began studying ballet.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead as a kid
Mary Elizabeth Winstead as a kid
At the age of 11, her mother enrolled her in the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. There, she developed a genuine love for dancing and began showing interest in acting.
Mary during her childhood
Mary during her childhood
With her charisma and determination, Winstead landed a spot in a Broadway production. Her acting debut came with a key role in the play "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." The production met with success, and by age 13, she was seriously considering a career in film.

Acting Career

Mary Elizabeth Winstead made her debut with a brief role in the television series "Touched by an Angel." Though her screen time was minimal, watching herself on camera sparked something in her, inspiring her to keep pursuing acting. Soon after, she made appearances in the TV series "Promised Land" and "Passions." Through 2003, the up-and-coming actress snagged only small parts in projects like "The Long Road Home," "Checking Out," and "Then Came Jones."
Mary Elizabeth Winstead Shares Her First Love
In 2004, the adventure comedy "Monster Island" featuring Carmen Electra was released. Critics panned the film for its laughably outdated special effects, but Mary's standout performance and striking looks caught people's attention.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Monster Island
Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Monster Island
In 2005, she appeared in the horror sequel "The Ring Two," playing young Evelyn (Sissy Spacek's character). The following year, she landed the lead role in another horror flick, "Final Destination 3." Her character, high school student Wendy Christensen, has premonitions of the disaster that's about to strike her friends. Subsequently, she had a supporting role in the horror film "Black Christmas."
Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Final Destination 3
Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Final Destination 3
At 23, the actress starred in Quentin Tarantino's "Death Proof," playing Lee Montgomery, an aspiring actress who teams up with her best friends to get revenge on psychotic stuntman Mike (Kurt Russell) after he kills their friend. Audiences got a hefty serving of dark humor and jaw-dropping explosions.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Death Proof
Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Death Proof
In the summer of 2007, Mary appeared in the action thriller "Live Free or Die Hard" alongside Bruce Willis. Following the premiere, she was invited to pose for the glossy magazine "FHM."
Quentin Tarantino on Mary Elizabeth Winstead's acting and singing skills
In 2008, the actress played a pivotal role in the drama "Make It Happen," transforming into a dancer aspiring to attend a prestigious school.

In 2010, she starred in the comedy "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," based on popular comics. Her portrayal of the eccentric Ramona Flowers with a mysterious past was nothing short of a breakthrough.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona Flowers
The 2011 horror film "The Thing" led to her being dubbed the "scream queen," a title given to actresses who dominate horror films. The story unfolds in Antarctica, where scientists discover an extraterrestrial ship. The situation spirals out of control when a truly terrifying creature escapes.
A still from The Thing
A still from The Thing
In 2012, on the set of the film "Smashed," Mary met Aaron Paul. They played a passionate couple bonded by their shared love of music and alcohol.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Aaron Paul
Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Aaron Paul
This was followed by lead roles in two films: "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" and "The Beauty Inside." 2013 was a quieter year, with the actress making brief appearances in three films: "A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III," "A.C.O.D.," and "A Good Day to Die Hard."

The actress also auditioned for the role of Wonder Woman in the film adaptation of "Justice League" but ultimately lost out to Israeli model Gal Gadot.

In the spring of 2014, Winstead landed the lead role in the drama "Alex of Venice." This time, she transformed into a lawyer trying to please everyone after divorcing her husband. Just a few months later, the actress starred alongside Jeremy Renner in the action thriller "Kill the Messenger." Based on real events, the film tells the story of Gary Webb, an investigative journalist who uncovers explosive information that could implicate the government in cocaine trafficking.
A still from Kill the Messenger
A still from Kill the Messenger
The year 2016 proved fruitful for Mary Elizabeth Winstead, as she appeared in several interesting projects. She starred in the thriller "10 Cloverfield Lane." After an accident, her character, Michelle, wakes up in an unknown location. A mysterious stranger convinces her that aliens have invaded the world and wiped out all life on the planet, and only here is she safe. Another "prisoner" (John Gallagher Jr.) shares the basement with her, and together they soon begin to question their captor's story.
10 Cloverfield Lane: Mary Elizabeth Winstead Official Movie Interview
That summer, the actress began filming the series "BrainDead," a sci-fi saga about a young journalist who witnesses alien insects attacking prominent American politicians, turning them into madmen.

In July 2016, the film "Swiss Army Man," starring Daniel Radcliffe and Paul Dano, was released. The unconventional and provocative film received mixed reviews and became one of the most memorable premieres of the season.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Swiss Army Man
Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Swiss Army Man

Personal life of Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Mary Elizabeth Winstead was in a long-term relationship with director and screenwriter Riley Stearns. The couple met during a cruise in 2002. After years together, they tied the knot in November 2010. In 2014, they collaborated on the film "Faults," with Winstead starring and Stearns directing.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Riley Stearns
Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Riley Stearns
In the spring of 2017, it became known that the couple had separated. "We've decided to end our marriage but remain best friends and colleagues for life," the actress said about their split. Shortly after, she was photographed dating actor Ewan McGregor. They met on the set of the TV series "Fargo."

Days after tabloids ran photos of Mary and Ewan together, news broke that McGregor and his wife Eve Mavrakis were divorcing. A source close to the family revealed they'd actually separated in May. When McGregor won a Golden Globe for "Fargo" in January 2018, he thanked his ex-wife and credited Mary Elizabeth Winstead, saying his character Ray wouldn't have existed without her. After accepting the award, he embraced his new love.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Ewan McGregor
Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Ewan McGregor
While the actor's ex-wife stayed quiet, his daughter Clara didn't hold back. On one of Winstead's Instagram posts, she wrote: "The most beautiful and talented woman on Earth? Oh god, you're all delusional. She's a piece of trash."
Ewan McGregor and Mary Winstead perform at the 2021 Go Gala
In February 2020, the film "Birds of Prey" was released, featuring both Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
In 2021, the couple welcomed their son
In 2021, the couple welcomed their son
On June 27, 2021, the couple welcomed son Laurie. Clara, who'd initially reacted negatively to her stepmother, posted a photo holding the baby and congratulated the new parents. In April 2022, news broke that Ewan and Mary had secretly married.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead Now

In 2021, Netflix released the thriller "Kate," starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead as an assassin seeking revenge on those who poisoned her.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Kate
Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Kate
She also appeared in 2023's "Ahsoka," the Star Wars series where she played Hera Syndulla.