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Jessica CapshawAmerican actress
Date of Birth: 09.08.1976
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Jessica Capshaw
Childhood and YouthJessica Capshaw was born on August 9, 1976, in the state of Missouri. Her mother, Kate Capshaw, appeared in Hollywood films, while her father, Robert, was the head of a local school and also involved in business. When Jessica was 3 years old, her parents divorced. A few years later, Kate successfully auditioned for the role of the main character's girlfriend in the film "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," where she met director Steven Spielberg. They started a romance, and six years later, the couple got married. In 1991, Steven officially became the stepfather of 15-year-old Jessica, although he had been raising her as his own daughter long before that. Meanwhile, Jessica completed high school and enrolled at Brown University. She studied English literature and later obtained a bachelor's degree. During her time at university, she became interested in theater and participated in two university productions. After that, she made her debut on television screens in three minor roles. It was then that Jessica realized she wanted to become a film actress, like her mother. After graduating from university, she flew to London to study acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Film Career
Upon returning to the United States, Jessica pursued a career in film. In her youth, Capshaw appeared in an episode of "ER" and later became a regular actress in the series "The Practice" and "Horseshoe Bay." Gradually, her television roles were supplemented by appearances in feature films. Jessica starred in the horror film "Valentine's Day," the science fiction film "Minority Report," the comedy "View from the Top," and others. In 2006, Capshaw appeared in two episodes of the series "Bones." A year later, she finally landed a leading role in her career. In the Canadian thriller "Blind Trust," she played Cassie Stewart, a woman who becomes a witness to a double murder and later becomes a suspect. Later, Jessica auditioned and was cast as a regular in the fifth season of the popular series "Grey's Anatomy." She portrayed the character of Dr. Arizona Robbins, a pediatric surgeon and the new head of the pediatric surgery department. Initially, the contract stipulated that Jessica would only appear in three episodes, but the creators of "Grey's Anatomy" later changed the terms. They noticed the "chemistry" that developed on screen between Jessica and Sara Ramirez, who played Dr. Callie Torres. According to the showrunners' plan, a passionate relationship developed between the two women. Thanks to the excellent performances of the actresses, the fleeting romance was developed into a full-fledged relationship. As a result, Capshaw remained on the show until the end of the fifth season and became a regular cast member from the sixth season until 2018. In the final episode of the fourteenth season, it was announced that both Jessica Capshaw and Sara Drew, who played Dr. April Kepner, would be leaving the show. This news came as a surprise to both the fans of "Grey's Anatomy" and the actresses themselves. In 2020, the comedy film "Holidate" was released, in which Jessica played the supporting role of Abby. The film also starred Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, Kristen Chenoweth, and other Hollywood stars.
Personal Life
In the early 2000s, Jessica met Christopher Gavigan, who heads the charitable organization "Healthy Child, Healthy World." He has been fighting for environmental protection for many years and is a co-founder of the Honest Company along with Jessica Alba. Jessica Capshaw and Christopher dated for some time and got married in May 2004. Three years later, they welcomed their first child, whom they named Luke Hudson. The family was later blessed with three daughters: Eve Augusta, Poppy James, and Josephine Kate. On her Instagram account, the actress often shares photos of her personal life, including pictures of her children and husband, archival and recent photos with her parents, and updates on how she spends her free time and travels. Jessica is 168 cm tall and weighs 57 kg.
Current Endeavors
Currently, Jessica dedicates a lot of time to her large family and continues to act. For example, in 2021, the drama film "Dear Zoe" was released, which explores the aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001, in New York City. The film was actually shot in 2019 but underwent a lengthy post-production process, resulting in a two-year delay.
