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Robin WrightAmerican actress
Date of Birth: 08.04.1966
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Robin Wright Penn
Early LifeRobin Wright was born in Dallas, Texas but grew up in San Diego, California. Her father, Freddie Wright, worked for a pharmaceutical company, while her mother, Gayle Gaston, was a sales consultant for Mary Kay. The family moved to California when Robin was two years old. She attended La Jolla High School and later transferred to Taft High School in Los Angeles. During her school years, Robin began modeling and had a successful career for almost six years, working with American, French, and Japanese organizations.
Acting Career
Robin Wright made her television debut with a small role in the soap opera "Yellow Rose" and caught the attention of Bridget and Jerome Dobson, the creators of the popular TV series "Santa Barbara." She was cast as Kelly Capwell, the daughter of an oil magnate, and portrayed the character for four years. Despite her success in the series, she decided not to renew her contract and was replaced by another actress. One of her most memorable films to date is the tragicomedy "Forrest Gump," where she starred alongside Tom Hanks. Her performance in the film earned her a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She has also appeared in other successful films such as "The Princess Bride," "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee," and "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." In addition to her acting career, Robin Wright has also directed several episodes of the political drama series "House of Cards."
Personal Life
Robin Wright has been married and divorced twice. Her first marriage was to actor Dane Witherspoon in 1986, but they divorced after two years. In 1989, she began dating actor Sean Penn, and they had a relationship for many years before getting married in 1996. They have two children together, Dylan Frances and Hopper Jack. However, their marriage encountered difficulties, and they officially divorced in 2010. In 2012, Robin began dating actor Ben Foster, and they got engaged in 2014 but called off their engagement a year later. In 2018, she married Clement Giraudet, a fashion executive.
Current Projects
Currently, Robin Wright is focused on her acting career. She recently appeared in the film "Wonder Woman" and will reprise her role in the sequel "Wonder Woman 1984." She is also known for her role in the hit TV series "House of Cards," which will conclude with its sixth season. Robin Wright continues to be an active figure in the entertainment industry, using her platform to advocate for various causes and contributing to charitable organizations.
