Biography of Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel is a singing film star. Comedy roles made her a household name, but she became a true breakout star after playing Jess in the TV series New Girl. Net worth: $25 million.
Early Life
The actress was born in Los Angeles on January 17, 1980; her full name is Zooey Claire Deschanel. Her parents—a Hollywood cinematographer and an actress—named their younger daughter after a character from their favorite story, Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger.
Acting Career
Zooey launched her career in 1998 with a small role in the TV series Veronica's Closet, followed by an appearance in the film Mumford the next year.
In 2003, Zooey was cast as the innocent Noel in the romantic drama All the Real Girls. Paul Schneider played her boyfriend Paul, a guy drifting through meaningless flings. This tender love story between two very different people resonated with audiences and earned Zooey an Independent Spirit Award nomination.

Fame
According to Zoomboola.com, in 2007, Zooey's career started to grow. In the family fantasy Bridge to Terabithia, the actress portrayed a music teacher, Miss Edmunds. Josh Hutcherson, Robert Patrick, and Kate Butler also starred in this film. This mature, melancholy story wasn't a box office hit, but it earned critical acclaim and connected with adult audiences while disappointing viewers looking for lighter entertainment.

In the musical comedy Rock the Kasbah, the actress starred with Bill Murray. The plot centered on the daily struggles of an aging, down-on-his-luck producer whose only client was Ronnie, portrayed by Zooey Deschanel. In this picture, as in many others, Zooey sang herself.

Private Life of Zooey Deschanel
Ben Gibbard was the first husband of the actress. Their marriage lasted less than two years. The young couple divorced, citing irreconcilable differences.


