Rachel Brosnahan

Rachel Brosnahan
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Name:
Rachel Brosnahan
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Birth date:
(34 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:
5'3 ft ()
Weight:
115 lb (52 kg)
Relationship:
married
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Rachel Brosnahan's biography

Rachel Brosnahan is a rising television star who shot to fame with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, a comedy-drama series that quickly became a viewer favorite thanks to both its brilliant concept and flawless execution: Rachel plays a 1950s American housewife who breaks into stand-up comedy and finds success. Net worth: $15 million.
In the photo: Rachel Brosnahan
In the photo: Rachel Brosnahan

Early years

Rachel Elizabeth Brosnahan was born on December 15, 1990, in Milwaukee, in the family of Earl and Carol. The actress spent her childhood in Highland Park, Illinois, where the Brosnahan family relocated in 1995. Her father worked at a children's publishing company. Rachel was the first child in the family, later she had younger brothers and a sister.
Rachel Brosnahan with her father in childhood
Rachel Brosnahan with her father in childhood
Rachel describes herself as having been shy, with a love for reading and dreams of becoming a psychologist—but her passion for theater changed everything. She appeared in every school production and started taking private lessons with Carole Dibo, director of an acting studio, who would later become her personal manager.
Rachel Brosnahan in school years
Rachel Brosnahan in school years
Rachel was also part of the school wrestling team in high school for two years, and she also worked as a snowboarding instructor for some time.

First roles

After graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Rachel headed to Hollywood but returned to New York just eight months later. In interviews, the actress has said she found it difficult living in a city where every housewife tries to look like a runway model, and she didn't want to spend her life in endless conversations about fashion and yoga.
Rachel Brosnahan in The Unborn
Rachel Brosnahan in The Unborn
In 2009 Rachel got her first role in The Unborn horror film, starring Gary Oldman, Jane Alexander, and Carla Gugino, after which she began to appear regularly in television series. Episodic roles in the Grey's Anatomy and Gossip Girl series stand out among the actress's first works on television.

Best works

Rachel first gained recognition with her breakout role in House of Cards. The young actress fit naturally into the role of a former prostitute, for whom beauty was a curse rather than a gift, and managed to convey the full depth of her character's despair and loneliness.
Rachel Brosnahan in the House of Cards
Rachel Brosnahan in the House of Cards
The creators initially planned Rachel for just one episode but couldn't resist her charm and talent, so they rewrote the script to expand Brosnahan's character. The young actress received her first Emmy nomination for playing Rachel Posner. She collaborated with Kevin Spacey, Campbell Scott, Michael Gill, and Neve Campbell in the project.

Rachel's next breakthrough came with her roles in The Blacklist, where James Spader took center stage, and Manhattan, where she starred alongside Olivia Williams and Harry Lloyd.
Rachel Brosnahan in The Blacklist
Rachel Brosnahan in The Blacklist
In 2016, Rachel joined the stellar cast of the Crisis in Six Scenes miniseries, created by and starring Woody Allen. Rachel played the quintessential good American girl about to marry an equally wholesome American guy, and she handled the role perfectly.

The actress's partner was John Magaro. Miley Cyrus also appeared in the project, playing a sexually charged political activist who rails against capitalists while spouting Karl Marx quotes.
Rachel Brosnahan and John Magaro in the Crisis in Six Scenes
Rachel Brosnahan and John Magaro in the Crisis in Six Scenes
Even though Allen himself had little appreciation for his work and refused to continue the series, both critics and viewers fell in love with the characters in this ironic miniseries—especially Rachel's sweet and touching heroine.

According to Zoomboola.com, late in autumn 2017, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel television show began, which brought Rachel her biggest victory to date. The role of modest housewife Midge, who decided to break tradition and change her life beyond the kitchen, transformed Rachel's life too, suddenly transforming the talented but relatively unknown American actress into a global star.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel – first season trailer
The actress herself speaks modestly of her role, crediting the success not to her acting but to the show's concept, emphasizing that anyone, regardless of gender, age, or religion, can reinvent themselves and create the life they dream of.
On the set of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
On the set of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
However, both the inspiring concept and the sets that recreate late-1950s America simply provided the perfect showcase for Rachel's comedic and dramatic talents, who was awarded the Golden Globe for playing Midge. Michael Zegen played Miriam's traitor husband, Alex Borstein, Matilda Downey, Kevin Pollak, and Tony Shalhoub also took part in the project.
Rachel was awarded the Golden Globe for playing Midge
Rachel was awarded the Golden Globe for playing Midge
At the end of 2018, the second season dropped, continuing the story of a housewife turned groundbreaking stand-up comedian, and it shattered the first season's popularity records.
Rachel Brosnahan on the set of the second season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Rachel Brosnahan on the set of the second season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Rachel Brosnahan's personal life

Rachel first appeared in public with actor Jason Ralph back in 2016, but details about Rachel's personal life remained private. In 2018, news broke that Jason and Rachel had tied the knot.
Rachel Brosnahan with her husband Jason Ralph
Rachel Brosnahan with her husband Jason Ralph
In an interview, the actress admitted that they lived together for several years before deciding on an official marriage. Jason is four years older than Rachel. They met on the set of the Manhattan series. It is known that Rachel and Jason live in New York, they have two dogs, but kids aren't in the cards for the young couple yet. Rachel's perfect day off includes brunch at a cozy cafe, strolling through her beloved city with her husband and dogs, and curling up with actual books.
Rachel has twice taken part in the Live Below the Line challenge, designed to raise awareness about poverty. The participants must eat 5 days, spending on food not more than $1.25 daily. In 2011 the amount was increased to 1.5 dollars. Participants pay an entry fee, and all money collected goes to charity.

Rachel Brosnahan nowadays

In 2019, Rachel was working on the third season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, which premiered in 2020. At the same time, Rachel could also be seen starring in the films I'm Your Woman and The Courier, where she starred opposite Benedict Cumberbatch.
Rachel also appeared in the anthology series 50 States of Fright, a collection of urban legends from different parts of the United States. She landed one of the main roles in the series.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 3 - Official Trailer
In 2021, the fourth season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel arrived. Fans eagerly followed the continuing adventures of their beloved heroine, Midge Maisel.
  • For me, Brosnahan is primarily a role in the movie «The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel»!
    2021-05-01 10:23:50
  • Can`t remember Brosnahan on Gossip Girl. Apparently, her role was extremely short and passed me by
    2021-04-25 13:56:05
  • A still from the movie «The Blacklist» looks interesting, Rachel is pretty. I`ll have to watch this film.
    2021-04-18 22:43:00
  • In House of Cards, I saw Rachel. Played very well, believable!
    2021-03-26 12:37:40
  • I can only say that the actress Rachel Brosnahan is very pretty, but I have not watched films with her.
    2021-03-16 08:43:57
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