Sarah Shahi's Biography
Sarah Shahi's cinematic career showcased her unwavering determination as an actress. She made her screen debut opposite Richard Gere in the romantic drama "Dr. T & the Women" in 2000. Over 20 years, Shahi evolved from small roles in TV series and melodramas to leading characters, some surprisingly complex and contradictory.
Childhood
Sarah Shahi was born in Texas on January 10, 1980. Her heritage blends diverse backgrounds—her mother was Spanish, while her father was Iranian.Her father Abbas Shahi's lineage actually traces back to an ancient Persian king, making Sarah his great-great-great-granddaughter. She grew up alongside her brother Cyrus and sister Samantha. Her parents clashed over how to raise their children—her father wanted to instill Eastern culture, while her mother pushed for American values and education.

Sarah's father disapproved of the lifestyle his wife was instilling in their children, leading to their divorce in 1993. This gave Sarah and her mother the freedom they'd been waiting for. Sarah never regretted her parents' separation—according to her, her father was overly rigid and complicated, constantly causing problems.

Acting Career
She had no idea her cheerleading would eventually open doors to Hollywood. At one of the games, director Robert Altman spotted her while working on the comedy "Dr. T & the Women" starring Richard Gere and Helen Hunt. He offered Sarah a small part in the film, which she gladly accepted. Fresh out of college, Shahi eagerly moved to Los Angeles.









Sarah Shahi's Personal Life
In 2003, Sarah began dating actor Steve Howey. After six years together, the couple married and welcomed their son, William Wolf. In 2015, they welcomed twins, daughter Violet Moon and son Knox Blue.

Sarah Shahi Now
In 2022, Sarah landed the leading female role in the superhero blockbuster "Black Adam." She played a rebel leading a resistance in a small country, with her cause supported by a controversial superhero portrayed by Dwayne Johnson. The actress performed all of her stunts in the blockbuster."She's a resistance leader, but she's also a mom. So we're showing her more caring, compassionate side," Sarah explained. For Shahi, with her half-Iranian background, it was especially meaningful that the film's action took place in the Middle East.

Interesting Facts
- At birth, Sarah was given the name Aahoo Jahansouzshahi, which translates to "gazelle" or "deer." In second grade, after her parents' divorce, she changed her name to Sarah.
- Shahi holds a brown belt in karate.
- The actress is fluent in English, Spanish, and Persian.
- In 2005, Sarah was included in MAXIM magazine's list of the 100 Sexiest Women, where she ranked 90th. The following year, Shahi climbed to 66th place.