Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel
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Name:
Zooey Deschanel
Real name:
Zooey Claire Deschanel
Who is:
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Birth date:
(45 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Los Angeles
Height:
5'6 ft ()
Weight:
123 lb (56 kg)
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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.
In the Picture: Zooey Deschanel
In the Picture: Zooey Deschanel

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.
Little Zooey Deschanel with her Father on the Set
Little Zooey Deschanel with her Father on the Set
Her sister Emily, four years older, had wanted to act since childhood, but Zooey wasn't sure about her career path—she was drawn to music and took singing lessons.
After high school, she entered Northwestern University, but she didn't even last a year there, realizing she wanted to pursue acting too.

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.
Young Zooey Deschanel
Young Zooey Deschanel
In the musical comedy Almost Famous, she played Anita, sister to the main character played by Patrick Fugit. The film gave her a chance to showcase her musical talents, which impressed both critics and audiences. Despite positive reviews, the film wasn't Zooey's breakthrough, and she spent the next few years in supporting roles, honing her craft.

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.
Zooey Deschanel and Paul Schneider in All the Real Girls
Zooey Deschanel and Paul Schneider in All the Real Girls
Between 2003 and 2006, she appeared in comedies like Eulogy, Once Upon a Mattress, and Winter Passing, among other projects. Many of these comedies featured Zooey's singing and included her contributions to their soundtracks. She also appeared on TV shows like Weeds and guest-starred in episodes of Bones, which featured her sister Emily.

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.
Zooey Deschanel in Bridge to Terabithia
Zooey Deschanel in Bridge to Terabithia
In the following year's supernatural thriller The Happening, the actress starred with Mark Wahlberg, playing a married couple trying to survive an escalating epidemic of suicides.
Zooey Deschanel in The Happening
Zooey Deschanel in The Happening
The philosophical comedy Yes Man became another career highlight for Zooey. In this film, she starred with Jim Carrey, who shares her birthday; Bradley Cooper also appeared in the picture.
Yes Man - Trailer
The heart-touching love story 500 Days of Summer received pretty good critical reviews. Film critic Peter Travers wrote in Rolling Stone that the actors' performances felt authentic, capturing emotional nuances by focusing on relationship dynamics rather than comedic moments. In the film, the actress shone alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Zooey Deschanel with Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 500 Days of Summer
The 2015 comedy-drama with noir elements The Driftless Area became one of Anton Yelchin's final projects, where he portrayed Pierre, who falls in love with Zooey's character. Frank Langella, John Hawkes, and Ciarán Hinds also appeared in this film.

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.
Zooey Deschanel and Bill Murray in Rock the Kasbah
Zooey Deschanel and Bill Murray in Rock the Kasbah
In the TV series New Girl, created by Elizabeth Meriwether, the actress portrayed a teacher whose life becomes intertwined with three male roommates. The series ran from 2011 to 2018, ending after seven successful seasons. The series achieved strong ratings and earned numerous awards. Jake Johnson, Lamorne Morris, and Max Greenfield starred in it. Zooey wrote and performed songs throughout the series.
New Girl - Trailer

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.
Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard
Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard
The actress found love again in 2015 when she married producer Jacob Pechenik, whom she had met while working on Rock the Kasbah. Zooey converted to Judaism for her partner; in 2015, they had a daughter, Elsie, and in 2017 - a son, Charlie Wolf.
Zooey Deschanel and Jacob Pechenik
Zooey Deschanel and Jacob Pechenik
The couple is known for keeping a low profile. Zooey says that she has never loved social events and prefers to spend time with her family and close friends. The actress goes makeup-free in her daily life and isn't interested in luxury brands or jewelry.
Zooey Deschanel with Children
Zooey Deschanel with Children
In 2013, Zooey was called the most economical Hollywood star: she doesn't have a personal fitness and yoga instructor, she rarely visits beauty salons; and to stay in shape, she rides a bicycle and swims.
Zooey was Called the Most Economical Hollywood Star
Zooey was Called the Most Economical Hollywood Star

Zooey Deschanel Now

Zooey is known for being hands-on with her kids and rarely hiring a nanny; so, after the birth of her son in 2017, she decided to take a break from acting. Though the actress scaled back her filming schedule, in 2020 Zoe voiced a character in the cartoon "Trolls".

Zooey Deschanel: latest news and articles

  • I heard some mention of Deschanel, but I didn`t know where she was filmed. Nice girl in general :)
    2021-04-26 21:06:11
  • In the movie «Bridge to Terabithia» Zooey played a very good supporting role. And the film itself is very touching
    2021-04-13 22:55:33
  • I love Zooey in New Girl. It`s so interesting to watch this character`s relationship with her fellow neighbors.
    2021-04-08 17:58:47
  • Soooo, Deschanel is unrealistically like Katy Perry. You can easily confuse them. And she looks like another actress, but I don’t remember right now...
    2021-03-31 08:49:39
  • Such a sweet actress Zooey Deschanel. She likes me very much. And her such naive little girl character from «New Girl» is charm!
    2021-03-26 14:23:01
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